Common use of UNION REPRESENTATION Clause in Contracts

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Company acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select from among the employees of the Company a bargaining committee which Union Committee comprised of Stewards inclusive of the unit chairperson as follows: 333-29 - 1 Bargaining Unit Chairperson + 4 Stewards and/or Local Officers 333-35 - 1 Bargaining Unit Chairperson + 1 Alternate* 333-36 - 1 Bargaining Unit Chairperson + 1 Alternate* 333-37 - 1 Bargaining Unit Chairperson + 1 Alternate* 333-38 - 1 Bargaining Unit Chairperson + 4 Stewards and/or Local Officers * *Notwithstanding the above, the Union may appoint one (1) Xxxxxxx per shift per facility. Each member of this Committee shall have completed their probationary period with the Company and shall be composed regular employees of not more than seven (7) employees one the Company during their time in office. The Company will recognize and bargain with members of whom will be designated this Committee on any matter properly arising on negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement as an alternate, and one follows: 333-29 - 3 members 333-35 - 1 member 333-36 - 1 member 333-37 - 1 member 333-38 - 3 members The privileges of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives members of the Union shall represent Committee to leave their work is granted on the following conditions: a) There will be loss of pay while absent from work. The members of the Union in all negotiations with representatives Committee required to leave their work for official union business shall have their pay and benefits continued and the Union shall be billed the cost of such pay and benefits on a monthly basis by the Company at the rate of 100% of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementEmployee’s regular base hourly rate. The local union Union shall notify remit payment to the Board Company within fifteen (15) days. 6.02 a) The name and jurisdiction of each of the Stewards of the Union Committee from time to time selected shall be given to the employer in writing and the employer shall not be required to recognize any such xxxxxxx until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the names name and jurisdiction of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationssame. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 8.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee Centre shall recognize the following representatives of the Union: (a) Negotiating Committee which shall be composed of not more than seven two (72) employees one Union members and whose duties shall be to negotiate renewal Agreements. (b) Grievance Committee which shall be composed of whom two (2) Union members. 8.02 The Union will provide the Centre with the names of its officers and committee members. This list will be designated as an alternaterevised when changes occur. 8.03 The Centre shall pay officers, nurse representatives and committee members their respective salaries due from the Centre for all time spent during their regular working hours investigating and/or processing grievances, negotiating renewal of this Agreement and while attending meetings with the Centre. In addition, members of the Negotiating Committee who are scheduled to work on the day of negotiations shall not be expected to report for work. 8.04 The Union agrees that Union representatives have regular duties which must be performed and that representatives shall not leave their regular duties for the conduct of Union business without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld, and before resuming regular duties, the representative shall report to the On-Call Supervisor if the immediate supervisor, or designate, is unavailable. 8.05 There shall be a Centre-Union Committee comprised of two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) representatives of the Centre, one (1) of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe Executive Director or appointee. Such committee, together with representatives The membership of this Committee may be expanded by mutual consent. The function of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function Committee shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation discuss matters of grievances mutual concern to the employee's supervisor parties, for example scheduling and in recruitment of registered nursing staff, it is understood and agreed that the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, committee shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of not discuss grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion Committee shall meet at convenient times on an informal basis at a minimum of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedonce every two (2) months. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 40.1 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed permitted a reasonable number of not more than seven (7) employees one designated stewards. The names of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives union stewards and/or related officers of the Union shall represent shall, after selection, be promptly filed in writing with the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementEmployer. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One distribution of such stewards will be determined by means of Labor/Management meetings. 40.2 The stewards and/or elected officers will be permitted reasonable time to investigate and process grievances and represent employees at corrective action hearings or reprimand meetings without loss of pay. A Union sign out sheet shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking kept in each Field Service Area department. Stewards and Union officials are required to sign out before leaving, to provide an estimated time of the Boardreturn, and one of such to log back in upon their return. Stewards and/or elected officers must receive supervisory permission prior to engaging in their grievance and/or corrective action functions. Managers and/or supervisors may require stewards and/or elected officers to report back to the work area. Such employee representatives must also receive permission from affected department managers and/or supervisors prior to entering another department to investigate and/or process grievances. 40.3 The following Union representatives shall be designated provided weekly release time for union business related only to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence Medical University of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Ohio bargaining unit employees: Union president (40 hours); Vice President (8 hours); Chief Xxxxxxx (20 hours); and Divisional Xxxxxxx (20 hours). Should the Union President be away from the University during scheduled work hours attending to matters unrelated to the interests of bargaining unit employees, the Union President shall co-ordinate the activities of utilize their respective paid leave time, including, but not limited to vacation, personal and comp time. If such stewardsleave is available, it shall be granted. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function 40.4 There shall be to assist an employee in a mutual agreement between the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform Union Officers, their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services respective supervisors and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasregarding their work release schedules. If the president is absent for more than one (1) consecutive day, 48 or if the Employer has five (5) days advance notice of the president's absence, the vice president shall be granted four (4) hours prior daily release time for Union business, if requested, provided the Union president and/or vice president are employees of the Medical University of Ohio. 40.5 The Employer has agreed to the meeting/s.provisions of this article on the basis of the Union's assurances that they are not in violation of the law. The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless with respect to any claim or determination that the provisions of this article violate Section 4117.11(A)(2), Ohio Revised Code, or are otherwise in violation of the law.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Company acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select from among the employees of the Company a bargaining committee which Union Committee comprised of Stewards inclusive of the unit chairperson as follows: 333-35 1 Bargaining Unit Chairperson + 1 Alternate 333-36 1 Bargaining Unit Chairperson + 1 Alternate Each member of this Committee shall have completed his probationary period with the Company and shall be composed regular employees of not more than seven (7) employees one the Company during their time in office. The Company will recognize and bargain with members of whom will be designated this Committee on any matter properly arising on negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement as an alternate, and one follows: 333-29 3 members 333-35 1 member 333-36 1 member 333-37 1 member 333-38 3 members The privileges of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives members of the Union shall represent Committee to leave their work is granted on the following conditions: a) There will be loss of pay while absent from work. The members of the Union in all negotiations with representatives Committee required to leave his/her work for official union business shall have their pay and benefits continued and the Union shall be billed the cost of such pay and benefits on a monthly basis by the Company at the rate of 122.2% of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementEmployee’s regular base hourly rate. The local union Union shall notify remit payment to the Board Company within fifteen (15) days. 6.02 a) The name and jurisdiction of each of the Stewards of the Union Committee from time to time selected shall be given to the employer in writing and the employer shall not be required to recognize any such xxxxxxx until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name and jurisdiction of same. b) The Company will supply the Union with the names of its bargaining committee members prior supervisors and managerial personnel who have responsibilities relative to the start of negotiationsbargaining unit. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one 6.03 For the purpose of whom will be selected as this Agreement the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards Stewards shall be designated deemed to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area be an official of the BoardUnion. The parties hereto agree that the Union official occupy positions of leadership and responsibility for the purpose of insuring that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. 6.04 The Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and he shall not leave his duties to attend to any Union business or to discuss any grievances without the express prior consent of his immediate Supervisor, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged or in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of such supervisor, the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placeBranch Manager. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function time shall be devoted to assist an employee prompt handling of necessary Union business. The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it considers the time so taken to be unreasonable. Where such consent has been granted, the Xxxxxxx resuming his regular duties will report to his immediate Supervisor, or in the preparation and presentation of grievances his absence to the employee's supervisor and in Branch Manager. In accordance with this understanding the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees Company agrees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary compensate a Xxxxxxx(s) for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly his regular scheduled work time spent in servicing grievances of employees up to but excluding arbitration. It is understood that only one (1) Xxxxxxx, and where applicable, the unit chairperson shall be recognized for purposes of attendance at scheduled grievance meetings with management. 6.05 The Company will provide paid leave to each of the bargaining units in each year of the Collective Agreement for the purpose of attending negotiations union business, which is away from the depot as follows: (333-29) – 3 employee days (i.e., 1 employee x 3 days or 3 employees x 1 day) (333-35) – 1 employee day (333-36) – 1 employee day (333-37) – 1 employee day (333-38) – 3 employee days 6.06 The maximum number of Employees that can be away from the bargaining unit for official union business at the same time is one (1) each for 333-35, 333-36, 333-37, and three (3) each for 333-38 and 333-29 except for collective bargaining and for circumstances agreed in advance with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local Company. Requests for leave for official union business shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services in writing, at least two (2) weeks in advance and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior shall be subject to the meeting/s.reasonable operational requirements. This limit does not include Stewards dealing with grievances at their own depot.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which employees to serve as stewards and chief stewards whose duties shall be composed to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the designated representatives of the Company in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. (a) It is affirmed that any bargaining unit member who has cause to complain or who is the subject of a complaint under the Company harassment policy may request the presence of a Union representative at any step of the complaint procedure. The function of the Union representative shall be to act as a witness with respect to the content of the meeting. (b) The Company harassment policy will be conspicuously posted in the workplace. 5.02 The Union shall also establish a Shop Committee comprising of not more than seven three (73) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenanceselected by the union. Such committee, together with representatives of To ensure the minimum 5.03 The Union shall represent keep the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Company notified in writing of the names of its bargaining committee authorized stewards including the chief stewards, the members prior of the Shop Committee and other officers and the respective effective dates of their appointment within 48 hours of the appointment. 5.04 The Union acknowledges that the stewards and members of the Shop Committee have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and that such persons will first receive clearance from their supervisor before they leave their regular duties. They shall state their destination to their supervisor together with the reasons and shall report again to their supervisor at the time of their return to work. Before entering any other department, they shall report to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing servicessupervisor concerned. In the absence processing of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function grievances, there shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation a minimum of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, interference with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the BoardCompany’s operations. 5.05 The Local Union may appoint or select two (2) employees to serve on the Joint Health and Safety Committee, which will operate in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and the regulations therefore. (a) The Company agrees to maintain established safety and health conditions throughout its buildings and will provide protective equipment where needed. New employees will have completed all Health and Safety training within thirty (30) days from date of hire. The Company and the Union will comply in a timely manner with all concerns pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety. (b) The Company shall notify the Board include a study of noise levels in writing their evaluation criteria when investigating new machinery and processes. When possible, efforts will be made through engineering controls to reduce hazardous noise levels on existing and future installations of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx processes and stewardsequipment. 5.06 The Union President shall not be required to work on a shift other than the day shift during his term of office. In addition, the Company will arrange that at least one other member of the Local union Shop Committee to be on day shift at any given time. 5.07 New employees when hired, will be introduced to the Union Xxxxxxx of the employee’s section by the supervisor or his designate and details of his hiring shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meetingUnion, within twenty-four (24) hours from starting. At the time of hire a member of the Union Plant Committee will be given sufficient time with the new employee for union orientation. 5.08 The Chief Xxxxxxx will be provided with a telephone line for the purpose of administration of the Collective Agreement, the operation of which will be entirely at the Union’s expense. Every effort shall be made to ensure minimum disruption to production requirements during working hours. It is clearly understood that this telephone is not intended for use by the general employee population in the plant. The Company will provide space for a Union filing cabinet. 5.09 The Company will absorb the off-job losses of time incurred by bargaining unit members while processing grievances or attending joint Company/s.Union meetings, in house, after clearance with supervisor, during regular working hours. Company/Union meetings, in house, which extend beyond regular working hours, will be paid. 5.10 The Company will make payment, on behalf of the Union, for lost time of Union representatives when conducting Union business away from the plant, provided the company has received prior notification, detailing the hours to be paid, from the Union Recording Secretary and countersigned by the Union President. The Union will reimburse the Company all wages paid plus an additional 15% to cover associated costs.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7.01 The Local Employer agrees to recognize: (a) Three Union may appoint Representatives to be elected or otherwise select a appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternateunit who have completed the probationary period, and at least one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committeea member of the part-time staff. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees, together with one of whom shall be the President of the Union. (c) A Negotiating Committee comprised of three (3) employees who have completed the probationary period, at least one of who is a member of the part- time staff. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. The purpose of this Committee will be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling, job content, and other matters of mutual concern, but not grievances. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party at least once quarterly. Minutes of these meetings will be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) One Occupational Health and Safety Committee representative and one alternate who shall be selected or appointed by the Union. 7.02 The Union shall represent will provide the Employer with a list of its officers and Committee members. The Employer will be advised of any changes, additions, or deletions to this list. 7.03 It is understood that Union in all negotiations with representatives officials have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom Employer and will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in not leave their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform without obtaining permission from their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, and reporting to such supervisor on their return. It is understood that permission to leave regular work will not be unreasonably withheld. 7.04 The Employer agrees that Union Representatives may leave their work without loss of pay to attend to Union business subject to the following conditions: (a) Such business is between the Union and Management and the time shall be reasonably allowed devoted to the prompt handling of necessary business; (b) The Employer reserves the right to limit such time off as if it deems the time so taken to be excessive; (c) The Negotiating Committee members shall be compensated by the employer at their regular rate of pay for time spent during regularly scheduled working hours to a maximum of 7.5 hours each day for negotiating sessions between the Union and the Employer, up to but not including Arbitration. A member of the Negotiating Committee who is necessary scheduled to work an evening or night tour finishing on the actual day the parties are scheduled to meet will not be expected to work that scheduled tour and will be provided with an unpaid leave of absence for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancessuch tours. The Board will compensate stewards provisions in Article 15 – Hours Of Work and Union officers Scheduling with respect to time between tours shall not apply as a result of the application of this clause. (d) The Occupational Health and Safety representative shall be paid at his/her appropriate rate for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission attending meetings of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off Committee and for servicing grievances is being abusedcarrying out his/her required duties. 5.04 Members (e) Nurses who are members of the bargaining committee Grievance Committee shall suffer no loss in pay be compensated at their regular rate for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with investigating and processing grievances on the Boardpremises of the Employer during their scheduled working hours, up to but not including Arbitration. 5.05 7.05 The Local Union shall notify have the Board in writing right to have the assistance of a representative or consultant of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsOntario Nurses’ Association. 5.06 7.06 The President of parties will abide by the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services Occupational Health and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.Safety Act.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 a) The Local Union may shall have the right to appoint twenty six (26) Stewards (Airport Wide), and six (6) Alternate Stewards (two (2) per Terminal), to represent the employees. b) The shop Committees comprised of two (2) Chief Stewards at YYZ or otherwise select the Chief Xxxxxxx and a bargaining committee which Xxxxxxx at YTZ, to meet at a minimum of once a month (or more often as needed by mutual agreement) with Management representatives in order to address matters of concern regarding the Union membership and day-to-day operations at the site. More particulars will be outlined in XXX 11. c) Health and Safety Committee comprised of not fewer than four (4) IAM members employed at the terminal and experienced in the work carried on at the location. More particulars will be outlined in XXX 10. Section 3.2 The members of the Negotiating, Shop and Health and Safety Committees shall be composed of not more than seven employees who have completed at least one (71) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the year service or by Union shall represent the discretion. Section 3.3 The Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Company in writing of the names of its bargaining committee the employees who are members prior of the Negotiating, Shop, and Health and Safety Committees and the Company shall not be required to the start of negotiationsrecognize them until so notified. 5.02 Section 3.4 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up acknowledges that shop stewards have regular work to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of perform and that they shall only absent themselves from such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board Management and, upon resuming their regular duties, they shall again report to the Manager. Members shall not lose pay for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours performing the functions set out at Article 5. Section 3.5 One Xxxxxxx (or his/her qualified designate) will be allowed forty-five minutes of paid time to greet new employees’ and make them familiar with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This will occur after “Q” test in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes the designated area. Section 3.6 It is agreed that the time off Negotiating Committee for servicing grievances is being abusedthe Union shall be three (3) Terminal Chief Stewards and seven (7) Negotiations Representatives for a total of ten (10), and the Business Representative assigned by the Local Union or their designate. 5.04 Section 3.7 The Negotiating committee members must have at least twelve (12) months seniority with the Company at the time of their appointment. Section 3.8 Members of the bargaining committee Negotiating Committee who are employees of the Company shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in during normal working hours attending negotiations with the Boardnegotiations, conciliations and mediation meetings. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 4.1 The Local number of Union may appoint or otherwise select Representatives including the Plant Chairperson and a bargaining committee which Skilled Trades Representative the Company shall recognize will be limited to the following: Less than 250 3 Greater than 250 5 The Plant Committee will be on steady days. To the extent practical, the Company will keep the Alternate Committeepersons on the shifts they are assigned to, unless the Committeeperson chooses to change shifts. 4.2 Committeepersons shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementCompany. The local union Union shall notify the Board Company in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start committeepersons, the duration of negotiationstheir appointments, the names of the committeepersons they are replacing, and the name of the Chairperson. 5.02 4.3 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7an alternate committeeperson(s) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one regular committeeperson(s). The objective of this structure is to result in as many grievances being resolved at Step 1 of the other stewards may act in their placeGrievance Procedure as is possible. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx appointed alternate committeepersons shall co-ordinate be accountable to the activities elected committeeperson(s) regarding duties carried out on behalf of such stewardsthe committeeperson(s). The appointed alternate committeeperson(s) may not process a grievance to Step 2 unless agreed to by the elected committeeperson. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function 4.4 When there are 350 or more employees in the bargaining unit, the Plant Chairperson shall be permitted to assist an have up to eight hours paid time per regular shift while on the premises for the sole purpose of: (a) attending 2nd and 3rd step grievance meetings; (b) doing C.A.W. Xxxxx 00, Xxxx 00, paperwork and record-keeping; (c) preparing Union notices; (d) maintaining Union postings; (e) discussing matters with the Employee Relations Manager or their designee; and (f) meeting with employees not at work regarding Union business in a conference room or other suitable facility (these meetings can address problems relating to (i) unemployment insurance, (ii) workers’ compensation, (iii) employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances benefit programs, (iv) alcohol and/or drug abuse, (v) grievance investigation, or (vi) safety). The Plant Chairperson shall account for this paid time to the employee's supervisor and in the event Employee Relations Manager or their designee. These duties will continue for a period of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesone month following a reduction below 350 employees. The Board will compensate stewards Employee Relations Manager and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board Plant Chairperson may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes agree that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedPlant Chairperson may perform tasks other than those listed in Article 4.4. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 4.5 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union Plant Chairperson shall be supplied with office space which includes: (a) a copy telephone with a separate line and number; the cost will be paid by the Union; (b) a desk and chair; and (c) a filing cabinet. 4.6 If a Plant Chairperson is replaced, and they have sufficient seniority, they shall be given the choice of Board Corporate Services returning to their former classification or electing to be declared surplus. 4.7 The Plant Chairperson shall receive top straight time base hourly rate, excluding off-shift and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasovertime premiums. 4.8 When the Plant Chairperson is absent for five (5) or more consecutive full days for Union business, 48 the alternate Chairperson shall be relieved of their normal job duties to perform the duties of the Plant Chairperson. In cases of absence for other reasons, the alternate Chairperson shall be relieved of their normal job duties to perform the duties of the Plant Chairperson beginning with the Chairperson’s sixth full day of absence. This provision does not apply during the summer vacation shutdown or the Christmas through New Year’s holidays. 4.9 The Plant Chairperson’s hours of work will be 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees shall not visit the Plant Chairperson during their scheduled work periods without prior to authorization by the meeting/s.Company.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 (a) The Local Company recognizes a Committee of five (5) to be elected or selected by the Union may appoint or otherwise select consisting of a bargaining Chairperson, one Committee member for the 1st shift and, one Committee member for the 2nd shift and one Committee member for the 3rd shift and one Skilled Trades committee which member. The Skilled Trades Representative will work on the shift that he/she is on at the time of the election. The Committee shall be composed recognized by the Company as the Grievance and Negotiating Committee. The Company further agrees to provide to the Union, an office, sufficient filing cabinets, a conference telephone, chairs, a computer / internet pursuant to Company Policies, access to a printer and access to a fax machine. The location of not more the office is to be mutually agreed upon. (b) In addition the Company recognizes a total of four (4) Union Stewards as follows: Two Union Stewards on each of the Afternoon and Midnight Shifts. Such Union Stewards may be appointed or elected by the Union and shall have completed their probationary period. It is recognized that the above number of Union Stewards is considered appropriate for employment levels in the plant at the time of signing the current Collective Agreement. If employment levels increase or decrease in the future the parties agree to review the number of Stewards, for the purpose of increasing or decreasing Xxxxxxx representation. (c) The Company recognizes a designated trained Committee person to look after such issues as WSIB, Pension and Benefits but no greater than seven one (71) employees one day per week on day shift as required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Company with an up-to-date list of whom all Committee members and Union representatives and the Company will be designated as an alternatesupply the Union with a list of supervisory staff. The Company will notify the Union of promotions from hourly to salary. 6.03 Notwithstanding seniority status, and one the plant Chairperson of whom the Committee shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives required to work only on the day shift and shall have top plant seniority for the duration of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives term of the Board for a renewal of this Agreementoffice. The local union shall notify the Board Chairperson, upon completion of tenure in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior office, will return to the start former department and category which he/she held at the time of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint election or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Boardselection, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing servicesseniority permitting. In the absence of the designated stewards one of Plant Chairperson the other stewards may act in their placeDay Shift Committee person will substitute for the Plant Chairperson. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in In the event of any violation the absence of Article 4 by any employees the Day Shift Committeeperson, the Day Shift Committeeperson’s alternate will substitute for the Day Shift Committeeperson. In the event of the absence of the Shift Committeeperson on either afternoon or midnight shifts, a shift Union Xxxxxxx will substitute for the Shift Committeeperson. 6.04 The Plant Chairperson will be full-time Monday to instruct them Friday to return attend to Union business, including the performance of the duties of a Benefits Representative. 6.05 In the event of a layoff, Committee members shall be continued at work as long as work on their respective shift is available, regardless of their seniority, provided they are able and willing to perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxxthe normal requirements of the job in the normal time, with proper job instruction. 6.06 The Company will meet with the prior permission Plant Committee on all matters properly arising during the time this agreement is in effect and the Company and Committee will co-operate in the administration of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, this agreement. 6.07 An elected Union representative who is an hourly rated employee shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for paid the prompt investigation regular hourly rate plus cost of living allowance and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedpremiums. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 A. The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which names of the president and vice president shall be composed furnished in writing to the Employer promptly, and such notification shall be within five (5) school days immediately following their appointment or election. No president or vice president shall be recognized by the Employer or act on behalf of the Union until the Employer has been so notified. B. The president and vice president, during their working hours and without loss of compensation, may investigate and present grievances to the Employer. Before entering upon such union business, the president and vice president shall advise their immediate supervisor. Approval for the president and vice president to leave his/her job assignment for a reasonable period of time to complete his/her Union business will not more than seven (7) employees one of whom be unreasonably withheld with the understanding that the time will be devoted to the proper handling of grievances and will not be abused. Any alleged abuse by either party will be a proper subject for a Special Conference. C. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the local president and the Employer’s designated as an alternaterepresentative upon the request of either party. Unless otherwise agreed, such meetings, at mutually agreed to times and one places, may be attended by up to three (3) representatives of whom the Employer and the Union. Unless otherwise agreed, arrangement for such Special Conferences shall be employed made at least twenty-four (24) hours in maintenanceadvance. An agenda of the matters to be taken up at the meeting together with the names of the conferees representing the requesting party shall be presented a t the time the conference is request. Matters taken up in Special Conferences shall be confined to those included in the agenda. Such committee, together with representatives conferences shall be held during regular work hours. Members of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint not lose time or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with such Special Conferences, and no additional compensation will be paid to such employees for time spent in such conferences, and no additional compensation will be paid to such employees for time spent in such conferences beyond regular work hours. A representative of Council No. 25 and/or a representative of the BoardInternational Union may attend the Special Conference at request of either party. When mutually agreed or in writing and more than three (3) employees shall be affected, the employees affected may choose three (3) additional representatives to attend the Special Conference. 5.05 D. Union meetings, with more than 3 employees in attendance, will be held outside of weekly work hours. The Local Union shall notify Employer agrees to provide a building for the Board in writing of the names of its officersunion to meet in, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsoutside normal weekly work hours. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select will name a bargaining shop committee which shall be composed of not more than seven five (75) employees, covered by this agreement. Matters pertaining to the interpretation or application of this agreement and disputes over such matters will be discussed and adjusted by the Company and this Shop Committee as provided for in Sections 7.04 and 7.05. (a) The Company will recognize stewards for each shift as follows, depending on the number of employees on the shift: Up to and including 30 employees 1 xxxxxxx 31 to 90 employees 2 stewards 91 or more employees 3 stewards (b) The shop stewards will not be transferred from their respective shift, as long as there is work available which they are able and willing to perform. (c) The Union will designate, and the company will recognize, a negotiating committee of three (3) employees. The Company will meet with the negotiating committee to discuss any proposed amendments to the Collective Agreement during the life of this agreement and during the normal period of negotiation as specified in Article 30.01 and 30.02 of this agreement. During these discussions an international officer of the I.A.M.A.W. may be present, if either party so requests. 6.03 The Company will be kept informed of the name of each Shop Xxxxxxx and each member of the Shop Committee. (a) Trade Union Conventions - No more than four (4) employees one of whom will be designated permitted the time off to serve as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancedelegates. Such committeeleave is not to exceed ten (10) working days in any one year, together with representatives except in the year of the Grand Lodge Convention, when an additional ten (10) working days will be granted to no more than two (2) delegates. (b) Local Union Business - Reasonable leave of absence will be granted to the Union Committee for the purpose of local union business, upon request of the Union shall represent President or designate. Leave of absence will not be unreasonably withheld. The Union will cooperate in avoiding disruption of production requirements. Such leave will normally be upon one (1) week’s notice in writing to the designated management person for regular Union Meetings. (c) Union Time Within the Plant - A shop xxxxxxx or committeeperson will be permitted the necessary time during work hours without loss of pay for the purpose of using such time for the settlement of a complaint or grievance or any other function in regards to the administration and interpretation of the Collective Agreement. He will not leave his station except as provided by the above sentence, and only with the permission of and having informed his production supervisor as to the nature of the business. If in the performance of this article, the Union in all negotiations with representatives President requests a meeting of the Board committee and a delay would cause substantial prejudice to the Union or employees, and the Company does not specify the time for a renewal the meeting within two (2) hours of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board request, or cannot obtain the meeting two (2) hours prior to the end of the shift, the President will advise in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members the Union officials, not to exceed five (5), who will leave the plant. In no event will the group named under this subsection, leave the plant prior to 11:00 a.m. (d) Regular Lodge Meetings - Shop stewards and lodge officials working the start of negotiationsafternoon shift will be permitted time off, without pay, to attend regular local lodge meetings, provided the total number does not exceed five (5). Such time off will be granted if the Union gives written notice one (1) week in advance (48 hours in emergencies) to the designated management representative. 5.02 6.05 The Local Union Company will grant a leave of absence not to exceed four years, to an employee selected by the union, to serve as an International Representative. It is understood that this leave may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as extended twice at the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area request of the Board, and Union so that the employee’s service as an International Representative may continue. There will only be one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence employee out of the designated stewards one plant on this leave at any time. This leave of the other stewards may act in their placeabsence is unpaid. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate employee while on the activities leave of such stewardsabsence will not be covered by the Group Insurance and Pension Plan. The employee will accrue seniority during this leave for purposes of layoff and recall. This seniority will apply to the employee returning to the plant workforce in the following manner: I. By giving at least the length of notice required by the Employment Standards Act, before returning to the bargaining unit. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesII. The Board will compensate stewards employee may bump into any classification as described in Article 27, provided the employee meets the qualifications and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedhas adequate seniority. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenanceSection 1. Such committee, together with Authorized representatives of the Union shall represent have access to the Union in all negotiations with representatives Project site, provided they do not impede the work of the Board for Owner's agents or the employees engaged in work on the Project, and that they fully comply with the visitor, security, and safety rules of the Project. (a) Each signatory Local Union shall have the right to designate a renewal of this Agreement. The local union working journeyman as xxxxxxx, and shall notify the Board Contractor in writing of the names identity of its bargaining committee members the designated xxxxxxx prior to the start assumption of negotiationshis/her duties as xxxxxxx. Such designated xxxxxxx shall not exercise any supervisory functions. There will be no non-working stewards. Stewards will receive the regular rate of pay of their respective crafts. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint (b) In addition to working as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not solicit, complaints or otherwise select up grievances and to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as discuss and assist in the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area adjustment of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to same with the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual dutiesappropriate supervisor. A xxxxxxx, Each xxxxxxx shall be concerned with the prior permission employees of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorContractor and, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for if applicable, subcontractors, and not with the prompt investigation and settlement employees of grievancesany other Contractor. The Board Contractor will compensate stewards and not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his/her Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievancesduties. Section 3. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall Contractor agrees to notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 appropriate Union forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting/s.layoff of a xxxxxxx. In any case involving the release of a xxxxxxx from employment for discipline or just cause, the Contractor shall hold a conference with a representative of the Local Union. If a xxxxxxx is protected against any such layoff by the provisions of any of the Collective Bargaining Agreements of the Local Union identified in Appendix A, such provisions shall be recognized to the extent that the xxxxxxx possesses the necessary qualifications to perform the work remaining. Section 4. At certain times the Construction Manager and Owner's agents and personnel may be working in close proximity to construction activities for the Project, and the Union agrees that the Union representatives, stewards and individual workers will not interfere with Owner's agents and personnel, or personnel employed by any other employer not a party to this PLA.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Project Labor Agreement, Project Labor Agreement, Project Labor Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local University shall make a bulletin board available to all of the employees in each shop or department on which the Union may appoint or otherwise select posts notices of elections, of general meetings as well as of other official Union activities. These notices must be signed by a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives member of the Union shall represent Executive or by the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreementshop delegate. The local union Union may use the internal mail service to mail notices to its members. (a) The Union shall notify inform the Board in writing University of the names of its bargaining committee each member of the Union Executive and of the five (5) shop delegates elected by the employees concerned. The members prior of the executive and the delegates may leave their workplace tofulfill their Union duties, as provided for in clause 6.06. (b) The University shall grant these delegates the necessary time, without loss of regular salary, to attend meetings with University representatives on days when they are scheduled to work. (a) The Union Negotiation Committee is composed of six (6) members named by the Union. (b) The University grants a bank of thirty (30) working days, without loss of pay, to employees who are scheduled to work on a given day and are required to attend a meeting to prepare the next collective agreement. (c) Subsequently, for each negotiation, conciliation, mediation or arbitration session, the University grants the Negotiation Committee leave without loss of pay at the rate of one half day per day of meeting. (d) Members of the Negotiation Committee may, if they so desire, defer to after the signing of the collective agreement, their vacation accumulated in the twelve (12) months preceding the expiry of the collective agreement, as well as those accumulated up until the signing of the collective agreement, up to a maximum of ten (10) days, in addition to the start two (2) weeks that can be deferred as per clause 15.05(b). (a) For administrative purposes, the University shall provide and maintain an office for the exclusive use of the Union. The office shall be furnished with one (1) table, four (4) chairs, one (1) lockable filing cabinet, one (1) computer and one (1) telephone free of charge. (b) No employee will be subject to discrimination on the part of the University due to the fact that he spoke, wrote or acted legally in an attempt to serve the interests of the Union. (c) The University agrees that a copy of all communication or correspondence sent to a member of the Union, concerning salaries, bonuses or any special adjustments affecting salaries shall be remitted to the Union. The University agrees that any special adjustement or premium to an employee’s wages, which is not provided for in the collective agreement, will be confirmed in writing to the Union without delay. (d) The University will remit to the Union, following a written request and within a one (1) week delay, access to the agenda and the minutes of all public meetings of the Board of Governors or of the Senate, to operating budgets as approved by the Board of Governors, to all information relative to the to operating budgets as approved by the Board of Governors, to the “Règles Budgétaires et aux calculs des subventions de fonctionnement aux Universités”, as well as to any other official document which may be necessary for negotiations. 5.02 The Local (e) Upon at written notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours to the Employee & Labour Relations Office, the Union may also appoint or otherwise select use an adequate University room for its meetings free of charge. (a) The University shall grant the officers designated by the Union a total of three hundred (300) hours of time off per year, without loss of regular salary, for Union activities outside those provided for in the collective agreement. (b) Where the entire allotment of time provided for in paragraph (a) has been used, the absences shall be authorized without loss of pay and the Union shall reimburse the University for them. (c) The Union may defer the unused liberation hours from one year to the next, up to seven a maximum of two hundred (7200) stewards one hours, for an absolute maximum of whom will be selected as five hundred (500) hours in a given year. 6.06 The Union provides the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated Employee and Labour Relations unit with the information pertaining to represent the employees engaged a union liberation at least two (2) working days in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placeadvance. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsliberation cannot be refused without a valid reason. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 16.01 The Union will select and designate from the hourly employees such representative(s) as may be necessary for the purpose of representing the hourly employees under the terms of this Agreement 16.02 The Union shall advise the Company of the names of its representatives. The Company shall advise the Union of the names of its representatives who serve on any joint committees. 16.03 The Union acknowledges that the stewards and Union officials will continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Company and that they shall report to their Team Leader or Manager and obtain permission before leaving their jobs for the purpose of Union business, including the investigation or settlement of grievances. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 16.04 A Shop Xxxxxxx or any member of the executive is a representative of the Union when dealing with the Company unless he/she specifically states that he/she is unable to act as such in a particular situation. 16.05 Union appointed personnel, who by prior agreement with the Company are requested by the Company to meet with them, will not suffer a loss of pay as a result of such meeting. Nor shall they suffer any loss of pay related to the investigation or settlement of grievances during their regularly scheduled shift. It is agreed to release one Shop Xxxxxxx for every ten (10) members for one (1) hour per month of production time per Shop Xxxxxxx, which will be billed to the Union based on actual attendance at the monthly Shop Xxxxxxx’x Meeting. In the event that there is an operational requirement that may prevent the release of any or all of the elected Shop Stewards in a functional work location, the Team Leader is required to consult with the Senior Xxxxxxx in advance of denying any release. It is further agreed that the Stewards will have the ability to adjust their scheduled shifts to attend monthly Shop Stewards meetings provided prior permission has been approved for the shift adjustment by the employees Team Leader or Manager. Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 16.06 The parties recognize the desirability of maintaining adequate opportunities for Union representatives, specifically the Senior Shop Xxxxxxx, the Senior Safety Representative and members of the Local Lodge Executive (excluding Trustees and Sentinels), to communicate with the Company and their membership during corporate working hours. Therefore, individuals occupying the above positions will have day shift with weekends off. This clause will be revisited if the structure of the Local Lodge changes to significantly impact the operation of the Company. 16.07 The Company will grant full-time Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which paid representatives leave of absence without pay. 16.08 The Company will continue to pay the monthly normal straight time salaries of three (3) designated employees who are members of the IAM&AW Negotiating Committee while engaged in direct Collective Agreement negotiations with the Company. 16.09 The Joint Grievance Review Committee shall be composed consist of not more three (3) designated members from salaried employees and three (3) representatives from hourly employees. The hourly representatives shall include the Senior Xxxxxxx and two (2) representatives elected by the employees. 16.10 The Company and the Union shall meet every two (2) months to review issues of major concern other than seven collective agreement issues. The Union will designate three (73) employees members one of whom will be designated as an alternate, the Senior Xxxxxxx. 16.11 The joint Training and one of whom Licensing Committee (TLC) shall be employed comprised in maintenance. Such committee, together accordance with representatives Clause 8.01. 16.12 The Senior Union Safety Representative shall be a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. This committee may put forward recommendations to change the Health and Safety Policy Manual to the Health and Safety Policy Committee comprised of the Senior Shop Xxxxxxx and a designated management representative. No changes shall be made by the Health and Safety Policy committee to the Health and Safety Policy Manual without first consulting the Joint Health and Safety Committee. 16.13 The position of Senior Xxxxxxx shall be provided five and one-half (5 1/2) hours per day to conduct Union business. The Senior Xxxxxxx shall represent be a member of the Joint Grievance Review Committee, the Health and Safety Policy Committee and will be standing member attending meetings between the company and the Union in all negotiations accordance with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationsarticle 16. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with Authorized representatives of the Union shall represent have access to the Union in all negotiations with representatives permanent commercial manufacturing and pipe fabricating shop of the Board Employer provided that the Employer is notified of the visit prior to entering the shop, for a renewal the purpose of adjusting whatever grievance may develop from time to time throughout the life of this Agreement, provided however, that such representatives do not interfere unnecessarily with the employees or cause them to neglect their work and that they comply with the Employer's rules and that the Employer shall not be liable for any injury to such representative while on the Employer's premises, other than injury which results from the Employer's negligence. An employee who is a member shall be appointed as a Xxxxxxx in each permanent commercial manufacturing and fabricating shop of the Employer by the Business Manager or Business Agent of the Union having jurisdiction. In addition to his regular work, the Xxxxxxx shall be permitted to perform during working hours those of his union duties which cannot be performed at other times. The local union Union agrees that such duties shall notify be performed as expeditiously as possible, and the Board in writing Employer agrees to allow the Xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The appointed Shop Xxxxxxx will have sole care and control of all the United Association Pipe Fabrication Labels. Those labels not under the control of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards Shop Xxxxxxx shall be designated to represent under the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President control of the Local union Union having Jurisdiction over the fabrication Facility. The Xxxxxxx shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasthe second to last non-apprentice classification worker to be laid off, 48 hours prior provided he has the necessary qualifications to perform the meeting/s.work required. It is agree that if there are only Metal Trades classification workers in the shop then the Xxxxxxx will be from the Metal Trades classification.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: National Standard Agreement, National Standard Agreement for a Commercial Manufacturing and Pipe Fabrication Shop, National Standard Agreement for a Commercial Manufacturing and Pipe Fabrication Shop

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7:01 The Local University acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternateselect, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives from among the members of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select unit, up to seven (7) stewards one Union Stewards a Unit Grievor and a Unit President for the purpose of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the representing employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement handling of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers For clarity, if any of these individuals convert to Staff-Appointed status under Article 2:02 of the Staff-Appointed Collective Agreement during their elected/appointed term, it is understood that they may continue to be covered by this article for any portion the remainder of their regularly scheduled work time spent with elected/appointed term. Where the permission of parties agree, the Board in servicing grievancesUnion may designate more than one (1) Xxxxxxx per division. The Board However, there may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusednot be more than one (1) Xxxxxxx per department. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 7:02 The Local Union shall notify the Board University, in writing writing, of the names of its officersthe Union Stewards the Unit Grievor and Unit President and will promptly notify the University, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsin writing, of any changes thereto. 5.06 The 7:03 Union Stewards, the Unit Grievor and the Unit President have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Local union University; therefore, they will not leave their duties for the purpose of handling grievances without obtaining the permission of their supervisor. Such permission shall not be supplied unreasonably withheld. 7:04 The University agrees that Stewards, the Unit Grievor and the Unit President shall not suffer any loss of regular straight-time pay for time necessarily spent in the handling of grievances. 7:05 The University agrees to recognize and deal with a copy Union Grievance Committee made up of Board Corporate Services a Unit President or Unit Grievor and Human Resources Committee a Xxxxxxx for a committee of two (2). 7:06 If an authorized representative of the Union wants to speak to a member of the bargaining unit about a grievance or other official business, they shall advise the Supervisor, or designated representative, who shall then call the member to an appropriate place where they may confer privately. The Union Representative will make every effort to have any such meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to during the meeting/s.employee’s non-working hours. The representative of the Union will provide the Supervisor with as much notice as possible. The Supervisor may deny the request if it unduly interferes with operations.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Association acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed from amongst employees who have completed their probationary period and who are covered by this Agreement, eight (8) Union Representatives whose areas of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom representation will be designated as an alternate, mutually agreed upon by the Association and the Union. 6.02 The Association agrees to recognize a permanent grievance committee consisting of four (4) representatives to attend meetings convened in accordance with the grievance procedure provided that only one of whom (1) permanent grievance committee member shall be employed in maintenanceattend the meeting at any one (1) time. Such committee, together with representatives of In the event that the Union shall represent deems it necessary to have two (2) Union Representatives present the Union in all negotiations with representatives of will advise the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members designated Human Resources representative prior to the start commencement of negotiationseach meeting. 5.02 6.03 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up recognizes and agrees that the Union Representative(s) has (have) their regular duties to seven (7) stewards one of whom perform in connection with their employment and that only such time as is necessary will be selected as taken by the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged representative(s) during working hours in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be order to assist an employee in presenting her/his grievance. In accordance with this understanding, the preparation and presentation of Association agrees to compensate the Union Representative at her/his regular straight-time hourly rate for the time lost from her/his regular working hours while servicing grievances hereunder, provided that the Union Representative first obtains 6.04 The Association agrees to recognize the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Negotiating Committee established by Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission 6.04 of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorFull-Time Collective Agreement between the Association and the Union whose function shall be to negotiate renewals of this Collective Agreement as provided for in Article 28. 6.05 All correspondence between the Union and the Association, arising out of this Agreement or incidental thereto, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for pass to and from the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission designated Human Resources representative of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that Association and the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union Union. 6.06 The Union shall have the right to the assistance of a representative from CUPE to assist in matters dealt with in this Agreement. All requests by the representative for access to Association premises must be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and approved by the designated Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours representative prior to the meeting/s.visit and such approval will not be unreasonably withheld by the Association.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 There will be three (3) Union Representatives, at least one (1) of whom is from the Beardmore site. 6.02 There will be three (3) employee(s) on the Negotiating Committee, at least one (1) of whom is from the Beardmore site. (a) The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select Union-Hospital Committee will consist of three (3) representatives from the Union, at least one (1) of whom is from the Beardmore site. (b) The Bargaining Unit President/designate will identify to the Hospital which committee members require payment under Article 6.03 (e) at each Union- Hospital Committee meeting. 6.04 There will be a bargaining committee which shall be Grievance Committee composed of not more than seven three (73) employees employee(s), at least one (1) of whom is from the Beardmore site. 6.05 The Professional Committee will be designated as an alternateconsist of three (3) employee(s), and at least one (1) of whom shall be employed is from the Beardmore site. 6.06 It may become necessary for the Hospital Management to meet with the Bargaining Unit President in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives the capacity of the President of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives to discuss matters arising out of the Board for a renewal administration of this the Collective Agreement. The local union shall notify Where the Board in writing Hospital requests such meetings and the meetings are scheduled outside of the names Bargaining Unit President’s scheduled hours of its bargaining committee members prior to work, then the start Hospital will compensate the Bargaining Unit President for time spent at such meetings. Such compensation shall be in the form of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven payment at the Bargaining Unit President’s straight time hourly rate. Such payment, however, shall not exceed a cumulative total of fifteen (715) stewards one of whom hours per month. Such hours will be selected as invisible for purposes of determining premium payment (i.e., these hours will not be counted for purposes of determining eligibility for premium payment on other hours worked). To qualify for such payment, the Chief XxxxxxxBargaining Unit President will submit, at the end of each month, a record of times and dates of these meetings to her or his Nurse Manager. One Payment will be issued on the Bargaining Unit President’s next payroll cheque, subject to all applicable deductions. Notwithstanding the above, the Bargaining Unit President may, at the time of such stewards shall be designated to represent submitting the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Boardmonthly record, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such request time off as is necessary for in lieu of payment. If approved, then the prompt investigation Nurse Manager and settlement of grievances. The Board the Bargaining Unit President will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that mutually agree on when the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedwill be taken. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 Section 5.1 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of Employer agrees to admit not more than seven two (72) employees non-employee Union Staff Representatives to the Employer's facilities for the purpose of processing grievances or attending meetings as permitted herein, provided that twenty-four (24) hours advance notice is given to the Employer. Upon arrival, the Union Staff Representative shall identify himself to the Employer or the Employer's designated representative. Section 5.2 The Employer shall recognize one employee in each unit (shift) to act as Union Xxxxxxx for the purpose of whom will processing grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. Section 5.3 The Union shall provide to the Employer an official roster of its officers and local Union Stewards which is to be designated as an alternate, kept current at all times and one of whom shall include the following: Name Address Home telephone number Immediate supervisor No employee shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of recognized by the Employer as a Union representative until the Union shall represent has presented the Union in all negotiations Employer with representatives written certification of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. that person's selection. Section 5.4 The local union shall notify the Board in investigation and writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven grievances shall not be conducted during an Employee’s first eight (78) duty hours (i.e., 0700-1500) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with without the permission of the Board Fire Chief. For the purposes of this Article, the term “duty hours” shall mean the time commencing from when an Employee is required to report for work at the beginning of the shift until the time the Employee is permitted to leave. Section 5.5 The Union may, upon prior notification to and approval by the Fire Chief hold meetings for bargaining unit members in servicing grievancesthe fire stations of Scioto Township, provided that Township operations shall not thereby be interfered with or interrupted. No employee on duty may attend, without the permission of the Fire Chief or his designee, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Section 5.6 Rules governing the activities of the Union, its representatives and members, are as follows: (1). The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes Union agrees that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedUnion, its representatives and members shall not interfere with, interrupt, or disrupt the normal work duties of other employees. The Union further agrees that neither it, its representatives nor its members shall conduct Union business during duty hours except to the extent specifically authorized herein. 5.04 Members (2). Union activities shall not be conducted in any work areas without prior notification to and approval by the Fire Chief or his designee. (3). The Union, its representatives and members, shall cease unauthorized Union activities immediately upon request. (4). Any employee abusing the rules of this section is subject to disciplinary action. Section 5.7 The Union shall be permitted reasonable use of one bulletin board at each of the Township fire stations, with such bulletin boards to be designated by the Fire Chief. The Union may post only bulletins and materials germane to its function as exclusive representative of the bargaining committee unit on these boards. In the event inappropriate material is placed on a board, it shall suffer no loss in pay for be immediately removed. Section 5.8 The Union agrees that neither it, its designee, representative nor any portion Employees shall conduct Union business during duty hours without the permission of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations either the Assistant Fire Chief or the Fire Chief. Union Employee’s attendance at board meetings, as delegates to union conferences, collective bargaining sessions, and funeral representation may be permitted with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing approval of the names of its officersFire Chief, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President provided that such attendance does not interfere with, interrupt, or disrupt the normal operations of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.Department.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 (a) The University shall notify the Labour/Management Committee of any planned significant decreases in the number of Bargaining Unit appointments and/or planned significant changes in the distribution of the Bargaining Unit appointments across Departments at least thirty (30) days prior to finalization of any decision. Upon receipt of such notice, the Labour/Management Committee shall convene a meeting, during the thirty (30) day period, with appropriate representatives of University Administration, to provide the Union the opportunity to make a presentation on the issue. Following consideration of this presentation the University will finalize a decision. (b) The University recognizes the right of the Union to appoint two (2) Assistant Chief Stewards to represent each College. It is agreed that any Assistant Chief Xxxxxxx must currently be an employee or have been an employee, in that College, in the twelve (12) months prior to her appointment as Assistant Chief Xxxxxxx. An Assistant Chief Xxxxxxx shall continue to be recognized until further written notice from the Union indicating otherwise. (c) The University recognizes the right of the Union to appoint one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx to represent employees. It is agreed that the Chief Xxxxxxx must currently be an employee or have been an employee in the twelve (12) months prior to her appointment as Chief Xxxxxxx. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall continue to be recognized until further written notice from the Union indicating otherwise. The University recognizes the right of the Local Chairperson and/or Union may appoint designate to act in the absence or otherwise select unavailability of the Chief Xxxxxxx. 4.02 The University shall recognize a bargaining committee team that includes nine (9) members of which two (2) are employees or have been employees in the twelve (12) months immediately prior to the commencement of negotiations. However, the University recognizes that a maximum of eight (8) members will be present at negotiations at any one time. (a) There shall be composed a Labour/Management Committee comprised of not more than seven three (73) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.three

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed 13.1 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of not more than seven (7) employees grievances, the Employer agrees to recognize as xxxxxxx any employee appointed by the Union, who has acquired at least one year of whom will be designated as an alternateseniority under the terms of this Agreement, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Employer in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior such stewards at the time of their appointment. The Employer shall not be required to the start of negotiationsrecognize any stewards until it has been so notified. 5.02 (a) The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up recognizes that each xxxxxxx is employed full time by the Employer and that he will not leave his work during working hours to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected perform his duties as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged a xxxxxxx except in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsaccordance with this Collective Agreement. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function (b) No xxxxxxx shall be leave his work to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off his duties as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with a xxxxxxx without obtaining the permission of his immediate supervisor. Permission shall be given within an hour unless an emergency situation requires the Board employee to continue his work for the Employer, in servicing grievanceswhich case the xxxxxxx shall be permitted to immediately contact the Union office. (c) When requesting permission to leave his work during working hours to perform his duties as a xxxxxxx, the xxxxxxx shall indicate the anticipated time of return and should it be necessary to revise the time of return, he shall notify his immediate supervisor. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably xxxxxxx shall report to his immediate supervisor upon his return to work. (d) The Union recognizes that a xxxxxxx shall not use such time away from his work except to perform his duties as a xxxxxxx. 13.3 Generally speaking, there shall be one xxxxxxx appointed for every 75 employees. 13.4 An employee shall have the right to have a Union Representative or Xxxxxxx present at any discussion with management, security, or supervisory personnel which the employee believes might be the basis of disciplinary action. Where a supervisor intends to interview any employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall so notify the employee in advance of the purpose of the interview in order that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedemployee may contact his/her Xxxxxxx or Union Representative to be present at the interview. The Employer may suspend the employee with pay, pending the interview, in an emergency. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 10.01 The number of Union Representatives the Employer shall recognize shall be site specific to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care and Parkwood Hospital. It is understood that St. Joseph’s Hospital will include HIV Clinic, Family Medical Centre and HMMS. The Employer will recognize one (1) union representative for each one hundred members or portion thereof greater than fifty percent (50%) plus one (1), but in any event no less than a total of ten (10) union representatives, consisting of two (2) union representatives from St. Joseph’s Hospital, five (5) union representatives from Parkwood Hospital, and three (3) representatives from Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care. The Employer will recognize from the above union representative two (2) Chairpersons for Joseph’s Health Care, London. In addition, one of the individuals elected to the ten (10) union representative positions will be employed as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with this Employer, as the representative for RPNs to manage and deal with those issues that arise that may have an impact on the employee’s affiliation with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 10.02 The Employer shall grant the President of the Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives the National Representatives of the Union entry into each site of the facility upon proper notification of whom may be present with the Committee at any meeting with the Employer. (a) The Employer shall recognize the Union Representatives as outlined Article 10.01 above as the Negotiation Committee. (b) The Employer shall recognize a Grievance Committee that consists of the site Chairperson, the Union Representative that assisted the grievor and the National Representative to handle all grievances other than Policy Grievances. The Grievance Committee to represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives on behalf of Policy Grievances will consist of the Board four (4) Chairpersons and the National Union Representative. 10.04 The Union Committee and the Employer shall meet every second month at times mutually agreed upon. Necessity for a renewal meeting will be indicated by letter from either party to the other party, delivered five (5) days in advance of this Agreementthe scheduled meeting, containing an agenda of the subjects to be discussed. Union representatives will not suffer any loss of regular earnings for time spent at these meetings. 10.05 The local union shall notify Employer agrees to provide each Chairperson voice mail, e-mail access and will assist the Board Chairperson to book rooms within the sites in writing order to meet with members. It is understood that Union Representatives have regular duties and responsibilities to perform and will not leave their regular duties and responsibilities to perform Union business without first notifying their Director/designate. 10.06 The Employer agrees to retain the entire elected committee at work during any layoffs or cutbacks in employment during their respective terms of office. 10.07 The Union agrees to supply the Employer with the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationsUnion Committee Representatives on a semi-annual basis. 5.02 The Local 10.08 Members of the Union may also appoint or otherwise select committee will be maintained whole for time spent at Union/Management meetings and contract negotiations up to seven (7) stewards one and including conciliation, for which permission has been granted. Maintained whole may include discussions between the employee and their Director/designate, about adjusting hours of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to work for the employee's supervisor and in , if care to patient/residents can be maintained. When the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees Employer requests a union committee person to instruct them to return to work and perform attend an investigation or discipline during their usual duties. A xxxxxxxtime off, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such they will receive accumulated time off as is necessary at their straight time hourly rate for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedEmployer. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 4.01 The University will recognize a Negotiation Committee composed of the President, Financial Officer and up to six (6) members of Local 1356. The Union may appoint will advise the University in advance of the members' names. The Union agrees that, except for the President, there shall not be more than one (1) Employee elected or otherwise select a appointed to the Negotiation Committee from any one (1) classification within Maintenance, Grounds or Housing. 4.02 Employees appointed to this Committee shall have service with the bargaining committee which unit. 4.03 The Union shall be composed entitled to have the assistance of a National representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when meeting with the University. 4.04 Members of the Negotiation Committee shall be given time off during their normal working hours without loss of pay while actually attending meetings with the University. Any member of the Negotiation Committee who normally works on the afternoon or night shift will be given time off with pay of four (4) hours - if the negotiation meeting lasts four (4) hours or less - and eight (8) hours 4.05 The privilege of the President, or designate to leave work during normal working hours without loss of pay for the purposes of investigating disputes and presenting STEP 2 grievances will be granted provided that permission is obtained from their immediate supervisor or designated representative before leaving work and that the President reports immediately back upon return. Such permission shall not more than be unreasonably withheld. 4.06 The University agrees that the President of Local 1356 shall, upon request, be transferred to the day shift during the period of such official's term of office. The Vice- President and Chief Xxxxxxx of Local 1356 shall, if appropriate, be transferred to the day shift during the period of such official’s term of office. If the resulting vacancy is posted, such posting shall not be bound by the time provisions of Article 13.02 Term/Task and duration of the term may be extended without re-posting. Upon completion of the term of office the Employee shall be returned to the Employee's former position. It is understood that the Employee's Basic Hourly Rate shall not be reduced as a result of such transfer. 4.07 The University agrees that the Vice-President, CUPE, Local 1356 shall, upon request of the Union President, be transferred to the day shift (provided that seven (7) employees one calendar days advance notice is given) when the Chief Xxxxxxx and the President are on scheduled or unscheduled absences of whom will five (5) or more days. If the resulting vacancy is posted, such posting shall not be designated as an alternate, bound by the time provisions of Article 13.02 Term/Task and one duration of whom the term may be extended without re-posting. 4.08 The Union shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives entitled to elect one (1) member to the Advisory Board of the Retirement Centre. The Union shall represent advise the 4.09 The University agrees to place one (1) representative, designated by the Union in all negotiations with representatives Union, on the Board of Trustees of the Pension Plan. 4.10 The University agrees to continue an All-University Committee representing the different groups of participants in the York University Pension Plan (including pensioners and the Pension Fund Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing Trustees of the names of its bargaining committee members prior York University Pension Plan) to discuss changes to the start of negotiationsYork University Pension Plan and report back periodically to their constituencies. 5.02 4.11 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven University shall recognize two (72) stewards one members of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated local to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area its members regarding issues of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardswork accommodation. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation (1) representative may attend during normal working hours without loss of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with pay upon obtaining the permission of the Board immediate supervisor, or designate representative before leaving work and reports immediately upon return. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Employees shall be eligible to participate in servicing grievancesthe Work Accommodation Program under the policy and procedures as outlined in the Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities in effect at the signing of this agreement or as may be amended from time to time by the University. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss Joint Return to Work Committee will meet bi-monthly or as jointly agreed upon by both parties in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior regards to the meeting/s.issues of workplace accommodation and a Safe and Early Return to Work Program.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives Company acknowledges the right of the Union to elect one (1) xxxxxxx per shift for the Blenheim Interior Trim and one (1) xxxxxxx per shift for the Blenheim Interior Parts of the plant plus one (1) Skilled Trades or Mould Mechanics plus one (1) Materials plus one (1) Plant Chairperson. The Company will recognize the following representatives as the Plant Committee/Negotiating Committee: - 1 rep from Blenheim Interior Trim - 1 rep from Blenheim Interior Parts - 1 rep from Materials - 1 rep from Skilled Trades or Mould Mechanics - 1 Plant Chairperson The duty of the Union representatives shall be to represent the Union Employees in all negotiations with representatives the processing of grievances as outlined in the Grievance Procedure. If the Plant Chairperson is from skilled trades or mould mechanics the skilled trades representative will not be part of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. negotiating committee. 6.02 The local union shall notify Union will inform the Board Company in writing of the names of its bargaining the Committee person(s) including the Plant Chairperson, and any subsequent change in the names of the Committee person(s) and Plant Chairperson, and the Company will not be required to recognize the Committee person(s) and Plant Chairperson until such notification from the Union has been received. 6.03 The Company will grant reasonable time off with pay during working hours for the Plant Chairperson, or Union representative to directly participate in the investigation and adjustment of grievances, or contract administration. Such permission will be granted during the shift and in no case later than two (2) working hours after the request, except in the case of an emergency. Upon returning to work the representative and griever shall report back to their supervisor and/or designate. Permission granted by their supervisor will not be abused nor will excess time be used to transact such business. 6.04 The Company agrees to recognize a Negotiating committee members prior not to exceed five (5) Employees that will be from the Plant committee, along with a Representative from the National Union, and/or the representative of the Unifor Local. 6.05 The Union will be allowed to post on a bulletin board, provided by the Company, notices approved by the Plant Chairperson, Officer of the Local Union, or the National Representative, regarding meetings and matters pertaining only to the start Union. Before posting, all such notices must be approved by the Plant Manager or their representative. Such bulletin board to be equipped to lock and the key will be provided to the Union. All such notices must be signed by the proper officer of negotiationsthe Union and submitted to the Plant Manager for approval before being posted. 5.02 6.06 It is agreed that the Union, its members or agents shall not distribute or cause to be distributed any handbills, pamphlets, literature or Union material during working hours. It is agreed that the Company will allow the Plant Chairperson or their designate, to distribute, on a quarterly basis, a Unifor newsletter to its members at a location agreed upon between the Union and Company. 6.07 The Local Plant Chairperson shall have top seniority during their term of office for the purpose of layoff and recall subject to having the ability to perform the available work. The Company recognizes the need for the Plant Chairperson leave the plant for Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom business during working hours paid at applicable rate. Reasonable requests by the Plant Chairperson will be selected as granted. The Company agrees to allow the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated Chairperson to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area appoint a member of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated committee to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placeabsence if the absence is greater than two (2) consecutive days. Coverage for partial weeks will be covered by the day shift committee member or the day shift xxxxxxx. 6.08 The Union and the Company will schedule plant quarterly Union management continuous improvement meetings. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate Company also recognizes the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary need for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesNegotiating Committee to meet in order to deal with plant issues. The Board Company will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 grant up to two (2) hours prior to each quarterly meeting for the meeting/s.committee to meet. 6.09 Should there be an elimination of a shift; the Union xxxxxxx’x status shall dissolve but not their committee status. If the eliminated shift restarts, Union xxxxxxx status shall be returned during their term. All Union stewards shall have top seniority on the shift they are elected to, for the purpose of shift reductions, however maintain their position plant wide for layoff purposes. 6.10 The Union agrees that there should be no Union activity of any kind during working hours, or on the premises of the Company, at any time, except as specified in this Agreement or in Article 6.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7.01 The Local Employer acknowledges the right of the Union may appoint or otherwise to select and elect from amongst Full-Time and Part-Time Employees who have completed their probationary period, a bargaining committee which shall be composed total of not more than seven four (74) employees Stewards and one (1) Head Xxxxxxx and will endeavour to have one xxxxxxx from each operating “cluster” of whom CLGW. 7.02 The Union recognizes and agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such time as is necessary will be taken by the Stewards during working hours, in order to assist an Employee in presenting his grievance to the designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union Employer in accordance with the Grievance Procedure provided, program needs are not sacrificed. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer agrees to compensate the Xxxxxxx at his regular straight time hourly rate for time lost from his regular working hours when servicing grievances hereunder provided the Xxxxxxx shall first obtain written permission from his immediate team coordinator before absenting himself from his duties. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Prior to returning to work the Xxxxxxx must report to his team coordinator or designate. 7.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a negotiating committee composed of up to four (4) Employees who have completed their probationary period to represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives Employees of the Board for a renewal Association with respect to negotiating renewals of this AgreementAgreement as provided. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards At least one of the other stewards may act in their placeEmployees on the negotiating committee shall be a Full-Time Employee and at least one Employee shall be a Part-Time Employee. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function Union Negotiation Committee shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform paid their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary regular wages for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their negotiations where they otherwise would have been regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for to work, including any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall evening or night shifts that may be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours cancelled immediately prior to the meeting/s.or following any scheduled negotiation meetings up to Conciliation.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 10.01 The Employer will recognize and executive committee comprised of three positions, a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and a Health Safety/Benefits Officer. The number of Union representatives the Employer shall recognize shall be one (1) union representative for each one hundred members or portion thereof greater than fifty percent (50%) plus one (1), but in any event no less than a total of fifteen (15) union representatives, which includes the three on the executive committee. One of the union representatives will act as the representative for RPNs to manage and deal with those issues that arise and may have an impact on the employee’s affiliation with the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Chairperson will notify the Employer who this representative will be. 10.02 The Employer shall grant the President of the Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives the National Representatives of the Union entry into each site of the facility upon proper notification of whom may be present with the Committee at any meeting with the Employer. 10.03 The Employer shall represent recognize a Grievance Committee that consists of the Chairperson, the Union representative that assisted the grievor and the National and Local Representatives to handle all grievances. 10.04 The Union Committee and the Employer shall meet as required and at times mutually agreed upon. Union representatives will not suffer any loss of regular earnings for time spent at these meetings. 10.05 The Employer agrees to provide the Chairperson voice mail, e-mail access. 10.06 It is understood that Union representatives have regular duties and responsibilities to perform and will not leave their regular duties and responsibilities to perform Union business without first notifying their Director/designate. 10.07 The Employer agrees to retain the entire elected committee at work during any layoffs or cutbacks in all negotiations employment during their respective terms of office. 10.08 The Union agrees to supply the Employer with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior the Union representatives and update the Employer if when there is a change. The Employer agrees to update the start of negotiationsUnion when there is a change in management. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven 10.09 No more than eight (7) stewards one of whom 8) union representatives will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary maintained whole for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of Employer in contract negotiations up to and including conciliation. Union representatives who form the Board in servicing Grievance Committee will be maintained whole for time spent with the Employer hearing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that When the Employer requests a Union representative to attend an investigation or discipline they will be maintained whole. When the Employer requests a Union representative to attend an investigation or discipline during their time off, they will receive accumulated time off at their straight time hourly rate for the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the BoardEmployer. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local 4.01 During the period of this Agreement all employees who are, at the date of signing of this Agreement, members of the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives who later become members of the Union shall represent remain members in good standing. 4.02 An amount equal to monthly Union dues and/or assessments will be deducted from each employee from the first pay in the month following date of hire, and in each month following, as authorized by the Union and certified to the University by the Secretary Treasurer of Local 1356-2. In the event of a change in all negotiations with representatives such dues, not less than thirty (30) days notice shall be given to the University. 4.03 The University shall remit the amounts deducted to the Secretary Treasurer of CUPE local 1356-2 by the end of the Board for month in which the deductions were made. At the same time the University will provide a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of statement showing the names of its bargaining committee members prior all employees from whose pay a deduction was made and a copy of this list complete with total hours worked will be sent to the start of negotiationslocal Union treasurer. 5.02 4.04 The Employer will endeavor to schedule an agreed-upon union xxxxxxx for a minimum of three (3) hours to provide the opportunity to address new employees during the employees’ orientation training session. Such time shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in length. 4.05 Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards 1356-2 shall be designated entitled to represent have the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area assistance of a representative of the BoardCanadian Union of Public Employees when meeting with the University. 4.06 The University will furnish space on a Notice Board in the department and at Xxxxxxx College, and one for the posting of such stewards shall be designated reasonable Union notices. 4.07 The Union acknowledges that its Stewards have their duties to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence perform as employees of the designated stewards one University and agrees that unreasonable amounts of time off during normal working hours to attend to Union business as specified in this Agreement shall not be requested or granted. Union Stewards shall request time off without loss of normal pay for such purpose from the other stewards may act appropriate 4.08 The Union shall provide the University, in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxxwriting, with the prior permission names, titles and areas represented of all its Executive Committee and Union Stewards mentioned in this Agreement, and the University shall be required to recognize such representatives only from the date of receipt of such notice. All such representatives shall be actively employed in a continuing bargaining unit position and shall have completed one hundred and fifty (150) hours of service. 4.09 The privilege of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorPresident, shall be reasonably allowed such or designate to have reasonable amounts of time off as is necessary during normal working hours without loss of pay for the prompt investigation purpose of investigating disputes and settlement of presenting STEP 2 grievances. The Board Such time will compensate stewards be granted provided that verbal permission is obtained from the respective Manager or designated representative before leaving work and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedPresident reports back immediately upon return. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 4.10 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President University will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of the Local union President, Financial Officer and up to four (4) members of the Bargaining Unit who shall be supplied actively employed in a copy continuing bargaining unit position and shall have completed one hundred and fifty 4.11 The University agrees to provide the Local four (4) times per year, the first working day of Board Corporate Services January, March, June and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas September with an up-to-date list of all employees covered by the Collective Agreement, with their names, addresses, home telephone numbers and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.classifications.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7:01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives University acknowledges the right of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven one (71) stewards Union Xxxxxxx, from among employees who have completed their probationary period, for each seventy-five (75) employees, with a minimum of two (2) per campus, for the purpose of representing employees in the handling of grievances. 7:02 The University agrees to recognize one of whom will be selected as the (1) Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated , appointed or otherwise selected by the Union, to represent employees in the employees engaged handling of grievances in caretaking the following sectors: Faculty of Arts & Science Faculty of Medicine Central Administration HR Services (CAHRS) OISE Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto Libraries University of Toronto Mississauga University Operations University of Toronto Scarborough Rotman School of Management English Language Program in each Field Service Area School of Continuing Studies Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Professional Faculties The parties will, by agreement, assign any area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated University not currently covered by the sectors listed above to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placesectors listed above. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate parties agree that the activities sectors set out above are solely for the purpose of such stewardsthis clause and have no other meaning under the Collective Agreement. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. 7:03 The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board University, in writing writing, of the names of its officersthe Union Stewards and Chief Stewards and the areas they are representing and will promptly notify the University, in writing, of any changes thereto. 7:04 The University agrees to recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee made up of a Grievance Committee Chairperson, the Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsa Xxxxxxx for a committee of three (3), which would be comprised of two (2) of these three (3) positions. 5.06 7:05 Union Stewards, Chief Xxxxxxxx, and civility co-investigators have regular duties to perform on behalf of the University; therefore, they will not leave their duties for the purpose of handling grievances and/or complaints under the Workplace Harassment Program, where there is a right to Union representation under this Collective Agreement, without obtaining the permission of their supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7:06 The President University agrees that Chairpersons, Stewards, members of the Grievance Committee, and civility co-investigators shall not suffer any loss of regular straight-time pay for time necessarily spent in the handling of grievances and/or complaints under the Workplace Harassment Program, where there is a right to Union representation under this Collective Agreement. 7:07 The University will grant leave with pay to three (3) non-probationary employees, who have been elected or appointed by the Union in order that they may conduct business on behalf of the Local union Union, one of which shall be supplied the Local President. The employee will return to their position at the end of the leave if the position still exists. Any training deemed required by the University, to fulfill the duties of the position on such return, will be provided by the University. If the position is eliminated during the leave the employee will be subject to, and eligible for, the provisions of Articles 12:05 to 12:11. 7:08 Where there is a copy right to Union representation, and where the employee exercises that right, the University will provide the Union with as much advance notice as is practicable and will indicate the nature of Board Corporate Services the meeting at the time of the request. The Union will keep the nature of the meeting confidential and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior will not disclose it to the employee in advance of the meeting/s.. Where there is a right to Union representation, the employee will be notified and may exercise their right to Union representation. The Union recognizes that there may be situations where a representative is requested after the commencement of a meeting and that advance notice will not always be practicable or possible. In such a case, the University shall notify the Union without delay that a representative is needed. 7:09 The University will pay to the Union two thousand five hundred ($2500) dollars per month towards the rental of office space by the Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Section 5.1 Employees selected as Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure shall be composed of not more than seven known as “Delegates.” Each chief delegate shall have an alternate who shall act as the delegate when the chief delegate so designates. The College will recognize delegates in the following numbers and locations: Location # Delegates District Offices/Metropolitan Campus/Hospitality Four (74) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom Management Center/Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxx Center Eastern Campus/Corporate College East Two (2) Western Campus/ /Brunswick Two (2) Westshore/Corporate College West One (1) MTC /ATTC (Manufacturing Advancement One (1) Technology Training Center) Section 5.2 A delegate shall be employed in maintenance. Such committeepermitted to attend to the processing of grievances, together with representatives or to attend to matters having a bearing on discipline and/or conflict resolution, during working hours without loss of pay, provided that a delegate who desires to process grievances or conduct other authorized Union activity on College time shall contact his supervisor to make arrangements for the conduct of the Union shall represent activity. Upon obtaining prior approval from the Union in all negotiations with representatives of supervisor, the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards delegate shall be designated permitted to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area investigate grievances during working hours without loss of the Boardpay. This right shall not be abused, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorif abused, shall be reasonably allowed withdrawn from the individual abusing the privilege. 5.2.1 The College shall provide parking passes to no more than two (2) Union Leaders who travel from College site to site. Section 5.3 The Union will be permitted to use College classrooms and equipment for meetings subject to availability and prior administrative approval. Section 5.4 The Executive Board Leader, Executive Board Member, and the Grievance Chair may each use up to twenty-two and one-half (22.5) hours per year of personal leave in increments of not less than two (2) hours per occurrence for official Union business. The officer using such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of must inform their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission immediate supervisor no later than one (1) week in advance of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke proposed usage of this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedpersonal leave time. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7:01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives University acknowledges the right of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven one (71) stewards Union Xxxxxxx, from among employees who have completed their probationary period, for each seventy-five (75) employees, with a minimum of two (2) per campus, for the purpose of representing employees in the handling of grievances. 7:02 The University agrees to recognize one of whom will be (1) Unit Chairperson, appointed or otherwise selected as by the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated Union, to represent employees in the employees engaged handling of grievances in caretaking in each Field Service Area the following sectors: Arts & Science Faculty of Medicine Central Administrative Division OISE/UT Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto Libraries University of Toronto at Mississauga Professional Faculties South Operations and Services University of Toronto at Scarborough Information Technologies Professional Faculties North Rotman School of Management The parties will, by agreement, assign any area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated University not currently covered by the sectors listed above to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placesectors listed above. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate parties agree that the activities sectors set out above are solely for the purpose of such stewardsthis clause and have no other meaning under the collective agreement. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. 7:03 The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board University, in writing writing, of the names of its officersthe Union Stewards and Chairpersons and the areas they are representing and will promptly notify the University, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsin writing, of any changes thereto. 5.06 7:04 The President University agrees to recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee made up of a Chairperson and a Xxxxxxx for a committee of two (2). 7:05 Union Stewards and Chairpersons have regular duties to perform on behalf of the University; therefore, they will not leave their duties for the purpose of handling grievances without obtaining the permission of his/her supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7:06 The University agrees that Chairpersons, Stewards and members of the Grievance Committee shall not suffer any loss of regular straight-time pay for time necessarily spent in the handling of grievances. 7:07 The University will grant leave with pay to three (3) non-probationary employees, who have been elected or appointed by the Union in order that they may conduct business on behalf of the Local union Union, one of which shall be supplied a copy the Local President. The employee will return to his or her position at the end of Board Corporate Services the leave if the position still exists. If the position is eliminated during the leave the employee will be subject to, and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendaseligible for, 48 hours prior the provisions of Articles 12:05 to 12:09. 7:08 The University will pay to the meeting/s.Union one thousand six hundred (1,600) dollars per month towards the rental of office space by the Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 ‌ 7:01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives University acknowledges the right of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven one (71) stewards Union Xxxxxxx, from among employees who have completed their probationary period, for each seventy-five (75) employees, with a minimum of two (2) per campus, for the purpose of representing employees in the handling of grievances. 7:02 The University agrees to recognize one of whom will be selected as the (1) Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated , appointed or otherwise selected by the Union, to represent employees in the employees engaged handling of grievances in caretaking the following sectors: Arts & Science Faculty of Medicine Central Administration HR Services (CAHRS) OISE Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto Libraries University of Toronto Mississauga University Operations University of Toronto Scarborough Information Technologies Rotman School of Management English Language Program in each Field Service Area School of Continuing Studies Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Professional Faculties The parties will, by agreement, assign any area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated University not currently covered by the sectors listed above to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placesectors listed above. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate parties agree that the activities sectors set out above are solely for the purpose of such stewardsthis clause and have no other meaning under the collective agreement. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. 7:03 The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board University, in writing writing, of the names of its officersthe Union Stewards and Chief Stewards and the areas they are representing and will promptly notify the University, in writing, of any changes thereto. 7:04 The University agrees to recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee made up of a Grievance Committee Chairperson, the Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsa Xxxxxxx for a committee of three (3), which would be comprised of two (2) of these three (3) positions. 5.06 7:05 Union Stewards and Chief Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the University; therefore, they will not leave their duties for the purpose of handling grievances without obtaining the permission of his/her supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7:06 The President University agrees that Chairpersons, Stewards and members of the Grievance Committee shall not suffer any loss of regular straight-time pay for time necessarily spent in the handling of grievances. 7:07 The University will grant leave with pay to three (3) non-probationary employees, who have been elected or appointed by the Union in order that they may conduct business on behalf of the Local union Union, one of which shall be supplied a copy the Local President. The employee will return to his or her position at the end of Board Corporate Services the leave if the position still exists. Any training deemed required by the University, to fulfill the duties of the position on such return, will be provided by the University. If the position is eliminated during the leave the employee will be subject to, and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendaseligible for, 48 hours prior the provisions of Articles 12:05 to 12:10. 7:08 The University will pay to the meeting/s.Union two thousand five hundred ($2500) dollars per month towards the rental of office space by the Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Employer recognizes and shall deal with the local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which President, the appropriate Union Business Agent, Council Representatives and any other Union Officers and/or attorneys, designated in writing by the local Union President. Any changes of representatives shall also be submitted to the Employer in writing by the Union President. The Board agrees to grant up to twenty-two (22) days of Union leave with pay to be used by the President and/or his/her designee(s) to conduct Union business. This leave is in addition to any other contractual guarantees. Chief Stewards The employer shall recognize six (6) Chief Stewards, one for each geographical area as appointed by the local Union President. Requests for the Chief Xxxxxxx to meet with employees during the working day shall be composed approved by the Director of Labor and Employee Relations or his/her designee and such requests shall not more than seven be unreasonably denied and shall not exceed eight (7) employees one 8) hours per month except in cases of whom will be designated emergency. Employees selected by the Union to act as an alternate, and one of whom Union representatives shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreementknown as "Chief Stewards". The local union shall notify the Board in writing names of employees selected as chief stewards and the names of its bargaining committee members prior other Union representatives who may represent employees shall be certified in writing to the start Employer by the local Union. If the need arises, the Director of negotiations. 5.02 Labor and Employee Relations may meet with one (1) or more of the six (6) chief stewards. Any employee who wishes to meet with their xxxxxxx during working hours must make such arrangement through their immediate supervisor in cooperation with the immediate supervisor of the xxxxxxx. The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom worksite xxxxxxx jurisdiction will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxxrestricted to his/her worksite. One of such stewards Council Representative A Council Union Representative shall be designated permitted to represent enter the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances Polk County School system upon request to the employee's supervisor and in the event of Superintendent or his designee to investigate any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and grievance or handle other official Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedbusiness. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may shall elect or appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven two (72) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternateStewards, and one of whom the Employer shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together recognize and not interfere with representatives of the their duties. 5.02 The Union shall represent advise the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Employer in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards Stewards, who shall be designated to represent employees who have completed their probationary period, at the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area time of signing of the Board, Agreement and one within five (5) days of such stewards shall be designated any change of employees selected to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In so act during the absence term of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsAgreement. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function Shop Stewards shall be permitted to assist an employee take up grievances during working hours without loss of pay. In any meeting with the Employer on Union business, including the renewal of this Agreement with the Employer and any other Union business requested in writing by the Union, the Shop Xxxxxxx will not suffer loss of wages and will be paid applicable rates per Collective Agreement by the Employer. 5.04 An authorized representative of the Union shall have access to the Employer's establishment when in the preparation and presentation accompaniment of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission an authorized official of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary Employer during working hours for the prompt investigation and settlement purpose of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with adjusting disputes, provided that the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances Employer is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardobtained beforehand, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld. 5.05 The Local Employer will recognize the Shop Stewards selected in accordance with the Union shall notify rules and regulations as the Board in writing representatives of the names of its officersemployees in the respective groups or branches for which they are chosen, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardshereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested with the Union. 5.06 The President Employer agrees to recognize any employees, selected by the Union Stewards, to act as alternate Stewards to assist in the presentation of any proper grievances that may arise, in the Local union event that the Xxxxxxx is absent from work. 5.07 If the Employer discharges the Shop Xxxxxxx, the Union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours advised prior to such discharge and he shall have the meeting/s.right to representation from his Union Business Representative. 5.08 The Union shall be copied on all correspondence regarding letters of discipline and all posting notices.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7:01 The Local University acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select select, from among the members of the bargaining unit, up to eight (8) Union Stewards, a bargaining committee which shall Unit Grievor, and a Unit President for the purpose of representing employees in the handling of grievances. For clarity, if any of these individuals convert to Staff-Appointed status under Article 2:02 of the Staff-Appointed Collective Agreement during their elected/appointed term, it is understood that they may continue to be composed covered by this article for the remainder of not their elected/appointed term. Where the parties agree, the Union may designate more than seven one (71) employees Xxxxxxx per division. However, there may not be more than one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the (1) Xxxxxxx per department. 7:02 The Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board University, in writing writing, of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start Union Stewards the Unit Grievor and Unit President and will promptly notify the University, in writing, of negotiationsany changes thereto. 5.02 The Local 7:03 Union may also appoint or otherwise select up Stewards, the Unit Grievor and the Unit President have regular duties to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area perform on behalf of the BoardUniversity; therefore, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in they will not leave their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary duties for the prompt investigation and settlement purpose of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with handling grievances without obtaining the permission of the Board in servicing grievancestheir supervisor. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedSuch permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 5.04 Members 7:04 The University agrees that Stewards, the Unit Grievor and the Unit President shall not suffer any loss of regular straight-time pay for time necessarily spent in the handling of grievances. 7:05 The University agrees to recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee made up of a Unit President or Unit Grievor and a Xxxxxxx for a committee of two (2). 7:06 If an authorized representative of the Union wants to speak to a member of the bargaining committee unit about a grievance or other official business, they shall suffer no loss in pay for advise the Supervisor, or designated representative, who shall then call the member to an appropriate place where they may confer privately. The Union Representative will make every effort to have any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with such meeting during the Board. 5.05 employee’s non-working hours. The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing representative of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsUnion will provide the Supervisor with as much notice as possible. The Supervisor may deny the request if it unduly interferes with operations. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Employer recognizes the right of the Union to select or other- wise appoint a reasonable number of stewards and health and safety rep- resentatives to assist employees in presenting any complaints and/or grievances they may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which have to representatives of management. The Union shall be composed required to notify, in writing, the Employer’s representative responsible for employee administration of the names and number of stewards and health and safety representatives assigned to the Employer. It is also understood that the Union and the Employer shall discuss any changes initiated by the Union or the Employer prior to such changes being agreed upon and implemented. 6.02 The Union acknowledges that stewards have regular duties to perform as employees of the Employer and that such employees will not more than seven (7) employees one leave their regular duties for the purpose of whom will be designated as an alternateconducting business in con- nection with the administration of the Agreement or the investigation or presentation of grievances, and one without first obtaining the permission of whom shall be employed in maintenancetheir xxxxxxx or immediate supervisor. Such committee, together with representatives permission will not be unreason- ably withheld. 6.03 Representatives of the Union shall represent have access to the Union area of work during working hours, but in all negotiations no case will such representatives inter- fere with representatives the progress of the Board work. 6.04 In the event of a layoff, one (1) xxxxxxx for a renewal each twenty-five (25) employees or fraction thereof in excess of this Agreementmultiples of twenty-five (25) will be retained in employment, provided such stewards are qualified to perform the work available. The local union xxxxxxx will not be excluded from over- time work provided the xxxxxxx is able to do the work required and shall notify the Board in writing be one (1) of the names last three (3) men retained by the Employer provided the xxxxxxx is capable of its bargaining committee members prior to performing the start of negotiations. 5.02 available work remaining. The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom Xxxxxxx will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsfirst hired or recalled from layoff. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Master Provincial Agreement, Master Provincial Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of authorized representatives of CUPE when meeting or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancenegotiating with the Employer. Such committee, together authorized representative(s)/advisor(s) shall have access to the Employer’s premises in order to deal with representatives any matters arising out of this Collective Agreement. 6.02 The University recognizes the right of the Union shall represent to appoint up to six (6) stewards and the Union in all negotiations with representatives of shall appoint one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx from among the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. appointed stewards. 6.03 The local union Union shall notify keep the Board University informed in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior the employees selected to act as Union Stewards and other officers, and the start effective date of negotiationstheir appointments. 5.02 6.04 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up Union’s stewards have regular duties to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area perform on behalf of the Board, University and one of the stewards will not leave such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with duties without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 There will be a Labour/Management Committee comprised of three (3) representatives of the Board in servicing grievancesUnion and three (3) representatives of the University. The Board may revoke Committee shall meet three times per year (October, January and April), for the purpose of discussing issues related to union/management matters that affect the parties (i.e., workload and technological change). It shall have the authority to make recommendations to the parties, but shall not amend, modify or alter the terms of this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedAgreement. 5.04 Members 6.06 The parties agree that where the Employer becomes aware of significant, university­wide policy changes that are expected to have a substantial impact on the number of positions available to Local 3908 (Unit 2) CUPE bargaining unit, the Employer will inform the CUPE executive via a joint committee meeting scheduled as soon as practicable. 6.07 All correspondence between the parties shall be mailed between the Department of Human Resources and the President of the Union. 6.08 The Union agrees that there will be no solicitation on behalf of the Union on University premises by or of an agent/member of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss unit during his/her working hours, the Union or any of its representatives or members, except as provided in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent this Agreement or otherwise in attending negotiations with the Boardwriting. 5.05 6.09 The Local Employer agrees to provide the Union shall notify the Board in writing equivalent of 1.0 GTA base stipend, per year, for the names purpose of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardspaying members for union service. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select will elect a bargaining committee committee, in accordance to its by-laws, which shall be composed of not more than seven five (75) employees one employees. In the event of whom will be designated as an alternatea vacancy on this Committee, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe Local Union may appoint or select a member to fill this position. Such committee, together with representatives the President of the Union Local Union, shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing National Representative may form part of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationscommittee. 5.02 6.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven four (74) stewards stewards, one of whom will may be selected designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated Grievance Officer, as follows: - one (1) xxxxxxx to represent the employees engaged in caretaking North York, - one (1) xxxxxxx to represent employees engaged in each Field Service Area of the BoardEtobicoke/York, - one (1) xxxxxxx to represent employees engaged in Toronto, and - one of such stewards shall be designated (1) xxxxxxx to represent those employees engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsScarborough/East York. 5.03 6.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual dutiesgrievances. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x his/her immediate supervisorsupervisor (such permission not to be unreasonably withheld), shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Until such time as the Board will compensate believes the privilege of such time off is being abused or deemed excessive by the Board, stewards and Union officers shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work-time spent with such permission in servicing grievances. 6.04 Members of the bargaining committee, for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee attending negotiation meetings, shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardpay. 5.05 6.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board Superintendent of Human Resources in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx officers and stewardsstewards (indicating which is the Grievance Officer) whenever changes occur. No more than one (1) bargaining committee member shall be selected from any one instructional site. 5.06 6.06 The President Local Union may elect, at any time, to have the assistance of representatives of the Local union Union when dealing with matters affecting this collective Agreement. 6.07 The Board shall be supplied a copy arrange with one of Board Corporate Services the stewards at the Catholic Education Centre to speak to each new employee for not more than twenty (20) minutes during the orientation period without loss of pay for the purpose of acquainting the new employee about membership in the Union and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas the employee's responsibilities and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior obligations to the meeting/s.Board and to the Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 ‌ 7:01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which Employer agrees that there shall be composed of not more than seven at least two (72) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall Stewards to represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreementemployees on each campus. The local union shall Union will endeavor that stewards are appointed and assigned in a timely manner and will notify the Board in writing Employer of the names of its bargaining the Union Stewards in advance of them being recognized by the University. 7:02 The Union acknowledges that Union Stewards have duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, and Stewards will not absent themselves from such duties unreasonably in order to attend to the grievances of employees. In consideration of this acknowledgment and undertaking, the Employer will compensate Stewards for the time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending to Union business. Such compensation shall not extend beyond normal working hours except where the Xxxxxxx has been authorized by the Employer to deal with a matter, which would require performance beyond the normal working hours. It is agreed that overtime rates will not be paid in such instances. Stewards will be required to request leave from the supervisor before leaving their work place and will report back to them on returning to same. The University will endeavor to schedule such grievance meetings, wherever practicable, during the Xxxxxxx’x working hours. If no Xxxxxxx is scheduled to work and a Xxxxxxx is required to attend a grievance meeting during non-scheduled hours, the Xxxxxxx shall be compensated at straight time for a minimum of four (4) hours. Labour/Management Committee‌ 7:03 The Employer and the Union agree to the formation of a centralized Labour/Management Committee for the purposes of discussing matters of mutual interest. Meetings shall be held quarterly or sooner if required and alternately co- chaired by one (1) member of each party. Meetings shall be convened upon mutual agreement of the parties and each party shall submit to the other, a written agenda fourteen (14) calendar days before the upcoming meeting. The purpose of the Committee shall be to promote harmony between the Employer and the employees, to make recommendations to improve the efficiency of the work force, and any such other matters related to working conditions. The University will endeavor to schedule such meetings, wherever practicable, during the member’s working hours. However, where committee members prior are required to attend beyond the normal working hours, the members will be compensated at regular pay for time spent in the meeting. It is agreed that overtime rates will not be paid in such instances. If a committee member is required to attend a meeting during their regularly scheduled day off, the committee member shall be compensated at straight time for a minimum of four (4) hours. The Committee shall not have the power to modify, alter, or interpret the Collective Agreement or deal with grievances. Management shall appoint one (1) representative from each campus. The Union shall elect or appoint one (1) representative from each campus who are employed in the bargaining unit. It is agreed that, with advance notification, either party may invite additional resource personnel. The location and date of each meeting shall be by mutual agreement. The University will endeavor to schedule meetings during working hours. A tri-campus committee shall be formed and comprised of one (1) member of Management from each campus and one (1) Union member to be elected or appointed from amongst the employees at each campus. A meeting of the tri-campus committee shall be convened upon mutual agreement of the parties. Meetings shall be alternatively co-chaired by one (1) member of each party. Negotiating Committee‌ 7:04 The parties agree that there will be a negotiating committee comprised of five (5) representatives selected by the Union and five (5) representatives selected by the Employer. The Employer will pay for all hours spent in negotiation meetings with the Employer to a maximum of twelve (12) hours a day. If an employee is on a regularly scheduled day off, they will be given another day off in lieu of the time spent in negotiations. If an employee is scheduled to work a shift that is in conflict with the negotiations then the Employer will reschedule such shift to accommodate attendance at negotiations. It is agreed that there will be one (1) committee member from each of the Scarborough and Mississauga campuses, two (2) committee members from the St. Xxxxxx campus and the President of the Local. It is also agreed that up to five (5) members of the Union’s negotiating committee shall each be granted time off work for the purpose of preparation for negotiating a renewal Collective Agreement. The amount of such time shall not exceed four (4) full working days (in accordance with the applicable shift schedule of each negotiating committee member) during the term of the Collective agreement. The Union agrees to provide a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days’ advance notice to request preparation time off work for its negotiating committee members. The Employer will grant such request(s) at its sole discretion subject to operational needs. The Union further agrees to reimburse the Employer for the time off work for this purpose. 7:05 The Employer agrees that a staff representative of OPSEU and/or a designated representative of their staff shall have the right to enter the workplace and speak with members of the Union during working hours. Advance notice must be given to the start supervisor and the meeting will take place at a time and for a duration mutually convenient to the supervisor and the staff representative of negotiations.OPSEU. Health and Safety Committee‌ 5.02 7:06 The Local University and the Union may also appoint or otherwise select up share responsibility for providing a safe and healthy workplace in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. The parties agree to seven (7) stewards one maintain a Joint Health and Safety Committee to deal with health and safety issues concerning employees in the bargaining unit. It is the firm belief of whom the parties that through joint education programs, joint investigations of health and safety issues and joint resolution of these issues that the workplace will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged co-operatively maintained in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, a safe and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placehealthy condition. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx Employer shall make reasonable provisions for the safety and health of its employees during the hours of their employment. It is agreed that both the Employer and the Union shall co-ordinate operate to the activities fullest extent possible in the prevention of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function accidents and in the reasonable promotion of safety and health of all employees. The University agrees that the Union shall be represented on standing Health and Safety committees at St. Xxxxxx campus, University of Toronto at Scarborough and Mississauga campuses. The Union shall select two (2) Union members from the St. Xxxxxx campus and one (1) Union member each from the University of Toronto at Scarborough and at Mississauga campuses as their representatives to the respective standing committees on health and safety. If a committee member is required to attend a meeting at any time other than their regularly scheduled shift, the committee member shall be compensated at straight time for a minimum of four (4) hours. The mandate of the committees and representatives in each workplace shall be to assist an employee in the preparation review health and presentation of grievances safety concerns relating to the employee's supervisor workplace and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as ensure all appropriate legislation is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesbeing complied with. The Board will compensate stewards representatives in carrying out the mandate may identify health and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedsafety problems and recommend possible solutions. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which There shall be composed one (1) Unit Chairperson, one (1) Xxxxxxx chosen by the membership, one Alternate Xxxxxxx chosen by the Chapter Chairperson of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will this agreement in a manner to be designated as an alternatedetermined by the Union, and one Locational Xxxxxxx, appointed, if necessary, by the Unit Chairperson. The Union shall designate to the Employer, in writing, the names of whom shall be employed the Chairperson and any Stewards. In the event there is a change in maintenance. Such committeethe Chairperson and/or any Stewards, together with representatives of the Union shall represent give timely notice to the Employer or designated Management representative. The Chairperson or any Xxxxxxx may investigate and process employee grievances without loss of time or pay up to five (5) hours per any work week collectively, with mutual consent for additional time if required. Before entering upon such Union business, the Chairperson or Xxxxxxx, as the case may be, shall give notice and shall receive approval from the Department Head or his representative for release from his/her work assignment and the Chairperson or Xxxxxxx shall also report to the Department Head when he/she returns to work. Approval shall not be withheld except for a stated emergency work situation, nor shall this privilege be abused. Any alleged abuse by either party will be proper subject for a Special Conference. The Township agrees to recognize the union bargaining committee composed of the Unit Chairperson, Recording Secretary, and Xxxxxxx. The bargaining committee may choose to include the attendance of an additional person at the negotiation meetings. The Unit Chairperson and the Xxxxxxx shall be retained in their work areas and shifts for representation purposes during layoffs, regardless of seniority, if they are qualified to perform the work. The Union shall be provided with a suitable bulletin board at each location for the posting of Union notices and other materials. In addition, the Union in all negotiations shall also be provided with representatives an electronic notification Union board. The Union may schedule meetings on Township property, insofar as such meetings are not disruptive of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing duties of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to employees or the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area efficient operation of the Boarddepartment, and one of such stewards shall be designated subject to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence approval of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx Township Supervisor or his representative which approval shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsnot be arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 10.01 The Local Employer acknowledges the right of the Union may appoint to appoint, elect or otherwise select select (a) The Employer agrees, that for the purpose of Master Bargaining, a bargaining committee consisting of the unit chairperson and one committeeperson, selected by the union, will be recognized. Note: where a full-time and a part-time agreement exist at the same workplace, this language shall cover both agreements. (b) Not more than five (5) employees from different departments or shifts of the Employer to form a Grievance Committee to assist employees in presenting their grievances, each member of which shall be composed a Committee Person. (c) In the event the parties agree to negotiate the renewal of not more the collective agreement locally (rather than seven (7) employees one as part of a central process), there shall be a 3rd committee member. One of the above members shall be the Unit Chairperson and all of whom will have completed their probationary period. 10.02 The Union acknowledges that the members of the Negotiating Committee and the members of the Grievance Committee, including the Unit Chairperson, have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without notifying their immediate supervisor. Each Committee Person shall, with the consent of her supervisor, be designated permitted to leave her regular Company duties for a reasonable length of time to function as an alternatea Committee Person as in this Agreement provided, and one including time to meet with the President of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives the Local Union or a National or Local Representative of the Union about a grievance. The President of the Local Union or National or Local Representative shall represent seek consent for such meeting from the Executive Director, or designate. Such consent from the Executive Director or designate will not be unreasonably withheld. A meeting with the President of the Local Union or the National or Local Representative of the Union and the Committee Persons shall be in all negotiations with representatives a place where the two may confer privately. 10.03 The name of each of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementNegotiating and Grievance Committee members, including the Unit Chairperson, shall be given to the Employer in writing and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any such representative until it has been so notified. The local union shall notify Employer will provide the Board in writing Union with a list of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationsSupervisors. 5.02 10.04 The Union Negotiating Committee and Grievance Committee have the right to have the assistance of the National or Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one Representative of whom the Union. 10.05 It is mutually agreed that arrangements will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary made for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members National or Local Representative to interview each new employee of the bargaining committee unit once during the first thirty (30) days of employment for the purpose of informing such employee of the existence of the Union in the Nursing Home. The Employer shall advise the Union monthly as to the names of the persons listed for interview and the time and place on the premises of the Employer designated for such interview, the duration of which shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. 10.06 [Subject to agreement with the Union about the number of Committee Persons and the number of Committee Persons who assist at any time] The Employer agrees that a Committee Person or the Union Chairperson who leaves his work duties pursuant to the above shall not suffer no loss in of pay during the employee’s scheduled regular working hours for any portion of their regularly scheduled work the reasonable time spent in attending negotiations the handling of grievances. 10.07 [Subject to agreement with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify about the Board in writing number of members of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 Committee] The President Employer agrees that a member of the Local union Negotiating Committee shall be supplied a copy not suffer loss of Board Corporate Services pay during the employee’s scheduled regular working hours when the Committee is scheduled to meet with the Employer and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas the member does so meet, up to and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.including conciliation.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 40.1 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed permitted a reasonable number of not more than seven (7) employees one designated stewards. The names of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives union stewards and/or related officers of the Union shall represent shall, after selection, be promptly filed in writing with the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementEmployer. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One distribution of such stewards will be determined by means of Labor/Management meetings. 40.2 The stewards and/or elected officers will be permitted reasonable time to investigate and process grievances and represent employees at corrective action hearings or reprimand meetings without loss of pay. A Union sign out sheet shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking kept in each Field Service Area department. Stewards and Union officials are required to sign out before leaving, to provide an estimated time of the Boardreturn, and one of such to log back in upon their return. Stewards and/or elected officers must receive supervisory permission prior to engaging in their grievance and/or corrective action functions. Managers and/or supervisors may require stewards and/or elected officers to report back to the work area. Such employee representatives must also receive permission from affected department managers and/or supervisors prior to entering another department to investigate and/or process grievances. 40.3 The following Union representatives shall be designated provided weekly release time for union business related only to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence University of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Toledo bargaining unit employees: Union president (40 hours); Vice President (8 hours); Chief Xxxxxxx (20 hours); and Divisional Xxxxxxx (20 hours). Should the Union President be away from the University during scheduled work hours attending to matters unrelated to the interests of bargaining unit employees, the Union President shall co-ordinate the activities of utilize their respective paid leave time, including, but not limited to vacation, personal and comp time. If such stewardsleave is available, it shall be granted. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function 40.4 There shall be to assist an employee in a mutual agreement between the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform Union Officers, their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services respective supervisors and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasregarding their work release schedules. If the president is absent for more than one (1) consecutive day, 48 or if the Employer has five (5) days advance notice of the president's absence, the vice president shall be granted four (4) hours prior daily release time for Union business, if requested, provided the Union president and/or vice president are employees of the University of Toledo. 40.5 The Employer has agreed to the meeting/s.provisions of this article on the basis of the Union's assurances that they are not in violation of the law. The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless with respect to any claim or determination that the provisions of this article violate Section 4117.11(A)(2), Ohio Revised Code, or are otherwise in violation of the law.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which employees to serve as stewards and chief stewards whose duties shall be composed to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the designated representatives of the Company in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. (a) It is affirmed that any bargaining unit member who has cause to complain or who is the subject of a complaint under the Company harassment policy may request the presence of a Union representative at any step of the complaint procedure. The function of the Union representative shall be to act as a witness with respect to the content of the meeting. (b) The Company harassment policy will be conspicuously posted in the workplace. 5.02 The Union shall also establish a Shop Committee comprising of not more than seven three (73) employees selected by the union. To ensure the minimum of interference with the Company’s production, it is understood that one of whom Shop Committee member only from each work classification will attend Company/Union meetings, this member to be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of selected by the Union. 5.03 The Union shall represent keep the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Company notified in writing of the names of its bargaining committee authorized stewards including the chief stewards, the members prior of the Shop Committee and other officers and the respective effective dates of their appointment within 48 hours of the appointment. 5.04 The Union acknowledges that the stewards and members of the Shop Committee have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and that such persons will first receive clearance from their supervisor before they leave their regular duties. They shall state their destination to their supervisor together with the reasons and shall report again to their supervisor at the time of their return to work. Before entering any other department, they shall report to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing servicessupervisor concerned. In the absence processing of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function grievances, there shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation a minimum of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, interference with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the BoardCompany’s operations. 5.05 The Local Union may appoint or select two (2) employees to serve on the Joint Health and Safety Committee, which will operate in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and the regulations therefore. (a) The Company agrees to maintain established safety and health conditions throughout its buildings and will provide protective equipment where needed. New employees will have completed all Health and Safety training within thirty (30) days from date of hire. The Company and the Union will comply in a timely manner with all concerns pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety. (b) The Company shall notify the Board include a study of noise levels in writing their evaluation criteria when investigating new machinery and processes. When possible, efforts will be made through engineering controls to reduce hazardous noise levels on existing and future installations of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx processes and stewardsequipment. (c) The Company will arrange that at least one Joint Health and Safety Committee member will be scheduled to be on day shift at any given time. 5.06 The Union President shall not be required to work on a shift other than the day shift during his term of office. In addition, the Company will arrange that at least one other member of the Local union Shop Committee to be on day shift at any given time. 5.07 New employees when hired will be introduced to the Union Xxxxxxx of the employee’s section by the supervisor or his designate and details of his hiring shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meetingUnion, within twenty-four (24) hours from starting. At the time of hire a member of the Union Plant Committee will be given sufficient time with the new employee for union orientation. 5.08 The Chief Xxxxxxx will be provided with a telephone line for the purpose of administration of the Collective Agreement, the operation of which will be entirely at the Union’s expense. Every effort shall be made to ensure 5.09 The Company will absorb the off-job losses of time incurred by bargaining unit members while processing grievances or attending joint Company/s.Union meetings, in house, after clearance with supervisor, during regular working hours. Company/Union meetings, in house, which extend beyond regular working hours, will be paid. 5.10 The Company will make payment, on behalf of the Union, for lost time of Union representatives when conducting Union business away from the plant, provided the company has received prior notification, detailing the hours to be paid, from the Union Recording Secretary and countersigned by the Union President. The Union will reimburse the Company all wages paid plus an additional 15% to cover associated costs.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6:01 The Local Union, its members, and/or its Agents shall not conduct or attempt to conduct Union may appoint activities during the hours of employment or otherwise select a bargaining committee which on the Employer's premises, except as hereinafter expressly provided for. 6:02 The Union shall be composed have the right at any time to have the assistance of not more than seven (7) employees one authorized representatives of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenanceC.U.P.E. when meeting or negotiating with the Employer. Such committee, together authorized representative(s) /advisor(s) shall have access to the Employer’s premises in order to deal with representatives any matters arising out of the this Collective Agreement. 6:03 The Union shall represent keep the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board University informed in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior the employees selected to act as Union Stewards and other officers, and the start effective date of negotiationstheir appointments. 5.02 6:04 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up Union’s Stewards have regular duties to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area perform on behalf of the BoardUniversity, and one of the Stewards will not leave such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with duties without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. 6:05 The parties agree that where the Board in servicing grievancesEmployer becomes aware of significant decisions that are expected to have a substantial impact on the number of positions available to the Local 4580 bargaining unit, the Employer will inform the C.U.P.E. Local executive via a joint committee meeting scheduled as soon as practical. 6:06 All correspondence to the Union shall be sent to the Local President with copies to the Union Secretary and the Department of Human Resources. 6:07 The University recognizes the right of the Union to appoint stewards as follows: three (3) stewards from each of the departmentalized Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering, and Science, and four (4) stewards from the Professional Faculties of Business Administration, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Human Kinetics, and Faculty of Nursing. 6:08 There will be a Labour/Management Committee comprised of up to three (3) representatives of the Union and up to three (3) representatives of the University. The Board Committee shall meet as needed, but not less than once per academic term for the purpose of discussing issues related to union/management matters that affect the parties. It may revoke make recommendations to the parties, but shall not amend, modify, or alter the terms of this compensation if it reasonably believes that Agreement. 6:09 The University agrees to recognize and deal with a negotiating committee of not more than five (5) members and one (1) alternate member in the bargaining unit, plus an authorized representative of the National Union. 6:10 The negotiating committee will deal only with such matters as are properly the subject matter of negotiations for the renewal or modification of this Agreement. 6:11 The University agrees to allow the bargaining unit employees from the Union’s negotiating committee time off for servicing grievances is being abusedwork without loss of regular straight time pay on those days the Union negotiating committee meets with the University negotiating committee, up to but not including conciliation, where the employee would otherwise have been required to work on that day. 5.04 Members 6:12 Where required, the appropriate AAU Head will take steps to make reasonable accommodation with respect to course work or examinations that take place on dates scheduled for negotiations for a renewal of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardthis Collective Agreement. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 8.01 The Local Employer acknowledges the right of the Union may appoint to elect or otherwise select an executive committee, a bargaining grievance committee which and a negotiating committee. 8.02 The Employer recognizes the following representatives of the Union: a) The authorized representatives of the Union shall be the executive committee composed of not more than seven (7president, vice-president, recording secretary, the secretary-treasurer, and the chief xxxxxxx or their designates whose duties shall be to handle Union business and act as liaison between the Union and the Employer. b) employees Four stewards, one of whom will be designated as an alternatechief xxxxxxx. The Employer will recognize a grievance committee which will consist of the president or designate, the chief xxxxxxx or designate, and one of whom a xxxxxxx. Stewards shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives employees of the Employer in the bargaining unit and shall have successfully completed their probationary period. c) A negotiating committee composed of three members of the Union. The Union shall represent have the right at any time to have the assistance of an outside labour resource in dealing or negotiating with the Employer. d) The Union in all negotiations with representatives of will advise the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing Employer of the names of its bargaining committee members prior representatives as outlined in the above clauses. The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of the designate to the start of negotiationsgrievance committee if such designate is required. It is understood and agreed that the xxxxxxx serving on the grievance committee shall be the xxxxxxx who initially processed the grievance where possible. 5.02 The Local 8.03 Members of the Union may also appoint or negotiating team will receive their regular rate of pay and applicable benefits while attending negotiations for days which they otherwise select would have worked but for negotiations up to seven (7) stewards one of whom and including conciliation. It is understood that hours spent in negotiations will be selected considered as paid time up to a maximum of seven hours per day. 8.04 The Union will be allowed to hold meetings on the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of Employer’s premises provided that such stewards shall be designated to represent meetings are outside working hours, provided the employees engaged Union has requested in caretaking in each Field Service Area advance the use of the Boardmeeting room and obtained the approval of the senior management designate, and one provided the Union gives the Employer advance notice of any attendees who are not employees. It is understood that, in any event, no such stewards meeting shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In interfere with the absence normal operations of the designated stewards one Employer. 8.05 Prior to the beginning of contract negotiations with the Employer, members of the other stewards negotiating committee will be permitted to take a maximum of 21 hours off for the purpose of meeting to prepare for negotiations. Of that 21 hours, 8 hours may act in their placebe taken off without deduction of pay. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx Such time off shall co-ordinate not interfere with the activities operations of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an the Employer or the timely completion of employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission Members of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, negotiating committee shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for give the prompt investigation and settlement Employer two weeks’ notice in writing in advance of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedrequested under this article. 5.04 Members 8.06 The Employer may grant leave of absence without pay to employees who have passed their probationary period and are selected or appointed by the Union for the purpose of attending at union functions. Request for such leaves of absence must be made in writing, at least two (2) weeks in advance of the bargaining committee leave. Such leave shall suffer no loss not be unreasonably denied. No more than four (4) employees may be absent at any one time and not more than two (2) from any one team. The maximum cumulative leave for all employees shall not exceed forty-eight (48) working days in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardeach contract year. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local SECTION 1. For purposes of processing grievances and collective bargaining, the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven represented by two (72) employees stewards, one (1) of whom will be designated serve as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancechief xxxxxxx. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such All stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area elected by members of the Board, and one of such stewards Union. No Employee shall be designated permitted to represent those engaged serve as union xxxxxxx or chief xxxxxxx who has less than one (1) year employment with the Employer. The Union may elect one (1) alternate who may serve in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of either xxxxxxx. SECTION 2. The Union shall supply the designated stewards one Employer’s designee with a list of names of the other stewards may act in their placeand alternates which is to be kept current at all times. SECTION 3. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx Employer agrees to admit a Union representative (i.e., an employee of the UAW) to a designated area within the confines of the Sheriff’s Department. The Employer shall co-ordinate determine such area. Prior to such admittance, the activities Union representative must advise the Employer, or its designee, of such stewardsthe purpose of the visit. Approval from the Employer, or its designee, must be obtained by the Union representative before entering areas not accessible to the general public. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function SECTION 4. Grievance hearings shall be to assist mutually scheduled by Employer and stewards of the bargaining unit. If grievance hearings are scheduled during an employee in Employee’s regular hours, the preparation and presentation Employee shall not suffer any loss of grievances to pay while attending the employee's supervisor and in hearings. SECTION 5. The following rules govern the event investigation of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission alleged grievances: 1) The Union agrees that no official of the xxxxxxx'x Union, employee or non- employee, shall interfere, interrupt, or disrupt the normal work duties of Employees. 2) The Union shall not conduct activity in any work area without first obtaining permission from the supervisor in charge of the area. 3) The Union xxxxxxx(s) shall immediately cease activity upon request of the supervisor of the area where said activity is being conducted or upon request of the Employee’s immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for if the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent activity interferes with the permission obligated duties of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedEmployee. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Cooks’, Laundry and Custodial Workers’ Contract

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Company acknowledges the right of the Union may appoint or otherwise select to elect a bargaining plant committee which shall be composed of not more than seven one (71) employees one of whom plant chairperson who will be designated as an alternatemaintain super seniority, and one (1) alternate chairperson. The alternate chairperson and plant chairperson at the time of whom their elections must have been employees of the Company for at least twelve (12) months. The duty of the plant chairperson shall be employed to represent the employee(s) in maintenancethe processing of grievances as outlined in the Grievance Procedure. Such committee, together with representatives The duty of the alternate chairperson will be to replace the chairperson when absent. 6.02 The Union shall represent will inform the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Company in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior the Chairpersons and stewards and any subsequent change in the names of the individuals. The Company will not be required to recognize the start of negotiationsChairpersons or stewards until such notification from the Union has been received. 5.02 6.03 The Local Union may also appoint Chairpersons or otherwise select up stewards/or griever shall report to seven (7) and obtain permission from their supervisor or his representative, whenever it becomes necessary to leave their work, for the purpose of processing grievances, as outlined in the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Chairpersons or stewards one of whom will be selected as and/or griever shall report back to their supervisor, or his representative at the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated time they return to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing serviceswork. In no event shall the absence time spent by the chairperson and xxxxxxx exceed a cumulative total of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards(1) hour per day. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. 6.04 The Board will compensate Chairpersons or stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent adjusting grievances in attending negotiations accordance with the BoardGrievance and Arbitration Procedure, except as provided in Article 6.03. 5.05 6.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing Company agrees to recognize and deal with a Negotiating Committee of not more than two (2), regular employees, of the names Company, along with a representative from the International Union, and/or the President of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsU.A.W. Local 251. 5.06 6.06 The President of the Local union shall Union will be supplied allowed to post, on a copy of Board Corporate Services bulletin board notices regarding meetings and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior matters pertaining only to the meeting/s.Union. Before posting, all such notices must be approved by the Plant Manager or his representative.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 A. The Local Union shall designate the number and placement of all Shop Stewards and Chief Stewards. District 141 Representatives or their designees, who may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which may not be employees, shall further represent the Union. The Union shall have full access to the membership, including new members during orientation, to carry out Agreement responsibilities. The union will be giving up to one (1) hour to meet with new members during orientation. The Company will assign the Union appropriate areas for the placement of Union Bulletin board. B. Shop Stewards - The Stewards (no more than four (4) total between the Base and Terminal) shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom given reasonable time to investigate grievances. The result will be designated as an alternate, promptly reported to respective Manager for discussion and one of whom resolution. C. Local Committee Person - There shall be employed in maintenanceone designated for the Terminal and Base. D. The Union will be represented at the Local Hearing by the Local Committee person and Designee. Such committeeThe Company will select its representative. Both parties will have the right to question witnesses, together with representatives make statements and to take minutes of the Union shall represent proceedings. No recording devices are allowed nor people outside the Union, Bargaining Unit or Company. E. The Hearing Officer will render a written decision within ten (10) days of the hearing after which the Union can submit the matter to Arbitration panel that is mutually agreeable to the parties. Prior to the Union submitting a case to Arbitration, the parties agree to using non-binding Federal Mediation. F. It is the interest of both the Company and Union to respond quickly and fairly to issues in all negotiations the workforce. Therefore, the Company will allow up to five (5) hours a week for each Local Committee person to investigate complaints, attend union meetings by speaking with representatives employees and stewards and to report to the Manager. G. The Company will consider requests from the Union for leave of absences for Bargaining Unit members to fulfill essential Union business. H. Under no circumstances will the Union or employees engage in, instigate, cause, permit, encourage or take part in any strike, unfair labor practice, sympathy strike, jurisdictional strike, work stoppage, picket curtailment of work, reduction of production or interference of any kind with the operations of the Board for employer. I. The Employer shall not engage in a renewal lockout during the team of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7:01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives University acknowledges the right of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven one (71) stewards Union Xxxxxxx, from among employees who have completed their probationary period, for each seventy-five (75) employees, with a minimum of two (2) per campus, for the purpose of representing employees in the handling of grievances. 7:02 The University agrees to recognize one of whom will be selected as the (1) Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated , appointed or otherwise selected by the Union, to represent employees in the employees engaged handling of grievances in caretaking in each Field Service Area the following sectors: Arts & Science Faculty of Medicine Central Administration HR Services (CAHRS) OISE Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto Libraries University of Toronto Mississauga University Operations University of Toronto Scarborough Information Technologies Rotman School of Management English Language Program at the School of Continuing Studies Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Professional Faculties The parties will, by agreement, assign any area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated University not currently covered by the sectors listed above to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placesectors listed above. The Local Union's parties agree that the sectors set out above are solely for the purpose of this clause and have no other meaning under the collective agreement. The parties agree that, in addition to a Unit Chairperson/Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate Xxxxxxx, two (2) Stewards will be appointed from the activities bargaining unit members in the English Language Program at the School of such stewardsContinuing Studies and these three (3) employees will address issues for both the USW staff appointed and casual collective agreements in the English Language Program at the School of Continuing Studies. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. 7:03 The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board University, in writing writing, of the names of its officersthe Union Stewards and Chief Stewards and the areas they are representing and will promptly notify the University, in writing, of any changes thereto. 7:04 The University agrees to recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee made up of a Grievance Committee Chairperson, the Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsa Xxxxxxx for a committee of three (3), which would be comprised of two (2) of these three (3) positions. 5.06 The President 7:05 Union Stewards and Chief Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Local union University; therefore, they will not leave their duties for the purpose of handling grievances without obtaining the permission of his/her supervisor. Such permission shall not be supplied a copy unreasonably withheld. These duties will be conducted during non-contact hours. 7:06 The University agrees that Chairpersons, Stewards and members of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources the Grievance Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasshall not suffer any loss of regular straight-time pay for time necessarily spent in the handling of grievances. For clarification, 48 performing Union duties during non-contact hours prior to the meeting/s.does not trigger overtime.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 ‌ 4.01 The Local University shall notify the Labour/Management Committee of any planned significant decreases in the number of Bargaining Unit appointments and/or reduction in the total hours allotted to Bargaining Unit appointments and/or planned significant changes in the distribution of the Bargaining Unit appointments within a College, across Departments, or at the University of Guelph-Humber at least thirty (30) days prior to finalization of any decision. At the time of providing such notice the University shall provide information that the University deems relevant. Upon receipt of such notice, the Labour/Management Committee shall convene a meeting, during the thirty (30) day period, with appropriate representatives of University Administration, to provide the Union may appoint or otherwise select the opportunity to provide input and/or make a presentation on the issue. It is understood that the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the implications for Bargaining Unit members and options to minimize negative impacts for Employees. Following consideration of this presentation the University will finalize a decision and inform the Union. 4.02 The University shall recognize a bargaining committee team that includes nine (9) members of which two (2) are employees or have been employees in the twelve (12) months immediately prior to the commencement of negotiations. However, the University recognizes that a maximum of eight (8) members will be present at negotiations at any one time. (a) There shall be composed a Labour/Management Committee comprised of not more than seven three (73) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with and three (3) representatives of the Board for a renewal University. (b) Meetings of the Committee shall be held within two (2) weeks of receipt of written notification by either Party. Such notification shall outline the purpose and/or items requiring discussion at the meeting. The Committee shall have authority to make recommendations to the Parties, but shall not amend, modify or alter the terms of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior . (a) Each Party agrees to meet to discuss any matters pertaining to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated this Agreement only with those persons properly authorized to represent the employees engaged other Party. (b) The Union shall provide a list of all representatives in caretaking in each Field Service Area accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and shall continue to update the University with any changes to that list. (c) The University shall provide the Union with a list of those persons and/or positions properly designated to discuss matters concerning the Union or this Agreement and shall continue to update the Union with any changes to that list. 4.05 Unless otherwise specified all correspondence between the Parties shall be emailed between FASR and the Local Union. 4.06 The Union agrees that there will be no solicitation on behalf of the Board, and one Union on University premises or at the University of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence Guelph-Humber by an employee during their scheduled working hours as a member of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act Bargaining Unit, except as provided in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsthis Agreement or otherwise in writing. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven represented as follows: (7a) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternateBy eleven (11) stewards: 1. Montecorte - 2 per shift - Total 6 2. Xxxxxxxx - 2, and one of whom 2 & 1 per shift - Total - 5 (b) There shall be employed in maintenancea five (5) person committee made up as follows: Montecorte - 2 Chairperson - 1 Total = 5 This committee shall function as the grievance committee. Such committee, together with Union representatives at the time of their election or appointment must have been employees of the Union Company with seniority. The duty of the above representatives shall be to represent the employees in the processing of complaints and grievances as outlined in the collective agreement. 6.02 The Union in all negotiations with representatives of will inform the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Company in writing of the names of its bargaining the Union representatives and subsequent change in the names of such representatives, and the Company will not be required to recognize representatives until such notification from the Union has been received. 6.03 A Union representative and/or grievor shall report to and obtain permission from their supervisor or management representative, for the purpose of processing grievances, complaints, or other in-plant Union business as outlined in the collective agreement. Such permission will be granted within a reasonable period of time without undue delay. The Company may need a reasonable period of time to find a replacement. The Union representative and/or grievor shall report back to their supervisor or management representative at the time they return to work. 6.04 Company approved time off work by Union representatives or grievors, will be paid by the Company at their normal hourly rate. It is agreed by the Union that only such time as is reasonably necessary will be consumed by such persons during working hours in order to attend to in-plant Union business. Union representatives will advise their supervisor of their destination and general nature of their business and the time anticipated to transact such business. 6.05 The Chairperson shall be granted the full time of his/her shift with pay to perform his/her function under the terms of this Collective Agreement and shall be paid by the Company at a rate of the highest paid classification covered in this agreement. All overtime must be pre-authorized by the Company which will not be unduly refused. The Chairperson will be returned to his/her posted classification and shift upon leaving office. (a) The Company shall recognize the plants committee, including the Chairperson, for the purpose of meeting with management for the administration of the Collective Agreement and contract negotiations and such meetings shall be recognized as paid time as per clause 6.04 and 6.05 above. Whenever possible the requesting party shall give two (2) working days notice with an agenda of the matters to be taken up at such meeting. (b) The Company agrees to meet with the plants committee members prior upon request at least once a month during the term of this agreement for the purpose of discussing issues relating to the start of negotiationsworkplace which affect the Union or any employee bound by this agreement. 5.02 6.07 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a representative from the CAW National Union and or the President of the Local Union, as part of the negotiating committee and grievance committee. 6.08 The Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as allowed to post on two (2) bulletin boards per plant provided by the Chief XxxxxxxCompany, notices regarding meetings and matters pertaining only to the Union. One of Before posting, all such stewards shall notices must be designated to represent approved by the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall Company. Such approval will not be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsunreasonably withheld. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. 6.09 The Board Company will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board Union Committee in writing of the names management personnel, and any subsequent changes in these names, who will be dealing with the administration of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsthe collective agreement. The Union will be notified one (1) week in advance of changes whenever possible. 5.06 6.10 The National Representative and/or the President of the Local union shall Union may be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendaspresent at meetings with management when requested by the plant committee. The Company will be notified, 48 hours when reasonably practicable prior to the meeting, that the President or National Representative is to be present. 6.11 The Company will permit the Union to hold elections of Union representatives on the Company's premises. The locations and times for voting will be determined by mutual agreement between the Chairperson and Human Resources Manager and will not interfere with the production process. 6.12 When an employee wishes to see his/s.her Union representative he/she shall notify his/her supervisor who will inform the representative of the request subject to clause

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Company will recognize a Plant Chairperson for the whole Bargaining Unit and one Union may appoint Xxxxxxx per plant location per shift (shift is defined as days, afternoons and nights). The Union Plant Chairperson shall be allowed to accept incoming calls from the union’s staff representative and / or otherwise select Union Office. The Union Plant Chairperson shall be allowed up to one (1) hour per week, if required, without loss of pay of benefits for union business. The Company will recognize one employee to act as the union WSIB rep provided the Union has discussed, with the company, the candidate for this assignment, prior to the employee assuming the WSIB rep responsibilities. The Chairperson will have to top seniority in the plant for layoff purposes provided that the Chairperson has the skills, ability and qualifications to perform the work available to the standards required by the job. The Chairperson will work on the day shift unless by doing so it causes disruptions to the operation. 5.02 The Company agrees to recognize a negotiating committee of up to two (2) employees consisting of the Bargaining Unit Plant Chairperson and one (1) member from the Plant who shall be regular employees of the Company, along with Union representatives. The Company shall pay the time loss for up to two bargaining committee members at the base rate to a maximum of 40 hours or to the date upon which conciliation begins, whichever is the lesser. 5.03 The name of the Plant Chairperson and each xxxxxxx shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternategiven to the Company, in writing, and one the Company shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx or elected representative until it has been notified in writing of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives the name and jurisdiction of same. 5.04 The servicing Staff Representative of the Union shall represent continue to be permitted access to the plant during working hours provided the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union Representative shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior endeavour to give one day’s notice to the start Company of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Boardtheir visit, and one of shall request permission from such stewards person before entering the plant. Such permission shall not be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsunreasonably refused. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 40.01 The Local Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or elect one (1) Chairperson, three (3) Committeepersons, and four (4) alternates to act in their absence. It is agreed there will be a minimum of one (1) Committeeperson on each shift. If a new shift is created and none of the current four (4) representatives are on the new shift, then the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining representative to the new shift. 40.02 The Union understands and agrees that each committee person, and in their absence the alternate, is employed to perform full-time work for the Company and that they will not leave his work during working hours to perform his/her duties under this Agreement, unless permission is given by his/her supervisor, which permission shall not be composed unreasonably withheld. 40.03 To provide a minimum of not more than seven interference to production, the parties agree to the following rules of conduct for committeepersons: (7a) employees one of whom Committeepersons will be designated as an alternate, and one released during working hours only for the investigation of whom shall grievances or to attend a meeting scheduled by the Company. (b) If a committeeperson wishes to be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives released to investigate a grievance they will request permission from his/her supervisor plus the supervisor of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives department they are entering of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing nature and place of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationsgrievance, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged 40.04 Committeepersons and alternates in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one committeeperson will not suffer any loss of pay for time spent in the plant during the normal working hours in accordance with this agreement. 40.05 The Union shall furnish the Company from time to time, and update on the current Union representatives. 40.06 The parties recognize the value of effective communication between them in order to resolve problems which may develop in the workplace. The Company agrees to meet with the Union committee on a quarterly basis or at such other times as may be mutually agreed to for the purpose of discussing matters of general concern to both parties. The UNIFOR representative and/or the Local Union president may also attend such meetings. In order to xxxxxx full and xxxxx discussions at such meetings it is understood and agreed that the discussions held at such meetings will be considered as being on a without prejudice basis. The parties agree to submit to each other a list of items which they wish to discuss at any such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsmeeting. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function 40.07 Upon receiving adequate advance notice, the local president and the national representative shall be permitted access to assist an employee in locations specified by the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as Company at times which are mutually agreed to. 40.08 The Company recognizes that it is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesChair or a representative to leave the plant on occasion to fulfil his responsibilities. The Board Company will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board endeavour to co-operate in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the granting unpaid time off for servicing grievances is being abusedon such occasions, provided this does not negatively affect production. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Employer acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be Union Committee composed of not more than seven four (74) employees members, at least one of whom will shall be designated as an alternateby the Union to represent part time employees, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenanceis recognized as the Chairperson. Such committee, together with representatives of The Employer will recognize the Union shall represent the Union said Committee in all matters properly arising from time to time under the terms and during the continuance of this agreement, including the negotiations with representatives of the Board for a or renewal of this Agreement. . 6.02 The local union shall notify City acknowledges the Board in writing right of the names of its bargaining committee members prior Union to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven five (75) stewards one of whom will Union Stewards, assuring representation if desired by the various departments and shifts covered by this agreement. 6.03 Employees shall not be selected eligible to serve as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area members of the Board, and one Union Committee or as Stewards until after they have completed their probationary period of such stewards shall be designated employment. 6.04 The Union agrees to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In supply the absence Employer with the names of the designated stewards one Stewards and Union Committee members and will keep such list up to date at all times. 6.05 It is agreed that a Union Representative of CAW of the other stewards area may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate be present with the activities Committee at the request of such stewardseither the Union or the Employer. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function (a) An employee shall be have the right to assist an employee in have the preparation and presentation assistance of grievances a Xxxxxxx or Union Committee person at any meeting with the Employer which the Employer has set which relates to personnel relations and/or employment status, including a meeting with respect to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees employee related to instruct them to WSIB, or return to work or discipline. The Xxxxxxx or Union committee person shall be paid his or her straight time rates for attendance at such meeting and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with such time shall not be counted towards the prior permission calculation of overtime. (b) The Union Committee and the City shall meet up to 5 times a year as mutually agreed upon for the purpose of discussing matters affecting the operations of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorHome, shall not covered by the grievance/arbitration process. These meetings will be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for scheduled the prompt investigation second Wednesday in January, March, June, September and settlement of grievancesNovember unless both parties agree not to hold one. Both parties will endeavour to reschedule within a two week period. 6.07 The Board will compensate stewards Union acknowledges and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission agrees that members of the Board Union Committee and Stewards have regular duties to perform in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members connection with their employment and all activities of members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay Committee and Stewards will be carried on outside regular working hours unless otherwise mutually agreed or as otherwise provided for any portion under this agreement. When the legitimate business, which may include a phone call, of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing a Xxxxxxx or member of the names of its officersUnion committee requires him to leave his work station, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President he shall first receive permission from his supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards or members of the Local union Union Committee, who would normally be working a regular shift, who leave their work station for legitimate business after receiving permission to do so shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the not lose any regular remuneration for attending such meeting/s.. Attendance at such meetings shall not result in overtime premiums being paid.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Negotiating Committee and Shop Stewards will be designated, in writing, by the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed to the Company. For the purpose of meeting with Company representatives, the Committee will consist of not more than seven three (73) employees one of whom members as designated by the Union and the Union staff representative. a) There will be designated as an alternate, and one a maximum of whom shall be employed in maintenancefour (4) Union Stewards appointed by the Union. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall Employees so selected to represent the Union shall, at the time of their appointment, have completed their probationary period with the Company. A Xxxxxxx may act on grievances arising in all negotiations his work area. The Union shall be entitled to appoint two (2) alternate Stewards. One (1) alternate Xxxxxxx will be used to replace, while on his regular shift, a Union Xxxxxxx who is absent. One (1) alternate Xxxxxxx will be used on the second shift when a regular xxxxxxx is not scheduled to work on the second shift. b) Union Stewards will not lose any pay while investigating or processing grievances provided that their Supervisor granted permission before leaving their regular work duties and that they resume their duties within the reasonable time limit granted by the Supervisor. Such permission shall not be unduly refused. Upon resuming their duties, Shop Stewards shall notify their Supervisor. Only one Shop Xxxxxxx shall be assigned at the same time to investigate or process a grievance. 6.03 The Union will provide the Company with representatives a list of Union officers, Stewards and alternate Stewards and update this list whenever changes are made. Changes to the list as to the Union Stewards and alternate Stewards may only be made with a 30-day written notice. 6.04 The negotiating committee will be comprised of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, Unit President and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.two

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local 4.01 During the period of this Agreement all employees who are, at the date of signing of this Agreement, members of the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives who later become members of the Union shall represent remain members in good standing. 4.02 An amount equal to monthly Union dues and/or assessments will be deducted from each employee from the first pay in the month following date of hire, and in each month following, as authorized by the Union and certified to the University by the Secretary Treasurer of Local 1356-2. In the event of a change in all negotiations with representatives such dues, not less than thirty (30) days notice shall be given to the University. 4.03 The University shall remit the amounts deducted to the Secretary Treasurer of CUPE local 1356-2 by the end of the Board for month in which the deductions were made. At the same time the University will provide a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of statement showing the names of its bargaining committee members prior all employees from whose pay a deduction was made and a copy of this list complete with total hours worked will be sent to the start of negotiationslocal Union treasurer. 5.02 4.04 The employer will endeavor to schedule an agreed-upon union xxxxxxx for a minimum of three (3) hours to provide the opportunity to 4.05 Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards 1356-2 shall be designated entitled to represent have the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area assistance of a representative of the BoardCanadian Union of Public Employees when meeting with the University. 4.06 The University will furnish space on a Notice Board in the department and at Xxxxxxx College, and one for the posting of such stewards shall be designated reasonable Union notices. 4.07 The Union acknowledges that its Stewards have their duties to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence perform as employees of the designated stewards one University and agrees that unreasonable amounts of time off during normal working hours to attend to Union business as specified in this Agreement shall not be requested or granted. Union Stewards shall request time off without loss of normal pay for such purpose from the other stewards may act in appropriate Manager and shall report back to their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsrespective Manager. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function 4.08 The Union shall be to assist an employee provide the University, in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxxwriting, with the prior permission names, titles and areas represented of all its Executive Committee and Union Stewards mentioned in this Agreement, and the University shall be required to recognize such representatives only from the date of receipt of such notice. All such representatives shall be actively employed in a continuing bargaining unit position and shall have completed one hundred and fifty (150) hours of service. 4.09 The privilege of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorPresident, shall be reasonably allowed such or designate to have reasonable amounts of time off as is necessary during normal working hours without loss of pay for the prompt investigation purpose of investigating disputes and settlement of presenting STEP 2 grievances. The Board Such time will compensate stewards be granted provided that verbal permission is obtained from the respective Manager or designated representative before leaving work and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedPresident reports back immediately upon return. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 4.10 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President University will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of the Local union President, Financial Officer and up to four (4) members of the Bargaining Unit who shall be supplied actively employed in a copy continuing bargaining unit position and shall have completed one hundred and fifty 4.11 The University agrees to provide the Local four (4) times per year, the first working day of Board Corporate Services January, March, June and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to September with an up-to-date list of all employees covered by the meeting/s.Collective

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may elect or appoint a plant committee (“Plant Committee”) consisting of a representative of each shift. The midnight shift representative will only act when such shift is in operation. The Plant Committee will be the standing committee for purposes of negotiating the Collective Agreement, and for Grievance/Labour Management, Job Evaluation and Pension and Benefits Meetings. The Safety Committee will consist of two members appointed or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees elected by the Union, one of whom will be designated the co-chair of the committee. In the event any shift is not represented by a committee member, the Union may elect or appoint a Xxxxxxx on that shift. 5.02 Employees shall not be intimidated or discriminated against by the Company or the Union because they are or are not a member of the Union, or because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or handicap. The Company and the Union are committed to providing a workplace that is free of harassment. As such, we encourage employees who have complaints regarding harassment to seek resolution of their problem through our Internal Complaints Procedure, as an alternate, referred to in the Company and one of whom shall the Union policies on harassment. All complaints filed under this procedure will be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with jointly investigated by representatives of the Company and the Union, and will be handled with all possible confidentiality. The investigators will make every effort to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of the complainant. The Company maintains a policy respecting workplace violence and harassment. As an additional resource for women employees wishing to discuss matters related to gender-based violence or harassment, including at home, or obtain further community information or resources relating to same, the parties agree to recognize a Women’s Advocate designated by the Local Union President from among the bargaining unit. The Union shall represent indicate the Union name of this designate in all negotiations with representatives writing to the Employer, upon their appointment. Nothing in this provision alters or augments the obligations of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint Company or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsunder statute or Company policy. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function Stewards, members of committees and Union Officers shall not leave or otherwise interrupt their regular duties to attend to Union business without first obtaining the verbal permission of their Supervisor who shall make the necessary arrangements within one half (1/2) hour except under emergency work circumstances where one (1) hour shall be permitted. Such periods will exclude meal and rest breaks. All contacts involving employees of other departments shall be arranged by the respective Supervisor. The Unit Chairperson shall be excused from regular duties for a maximum period of four (4) hours per calendar week to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation attend to Union business. The hours of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, absence shall be scheduled with the prior permission approval of the xxxxxxx'x immediate applicable supervisor, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. The foregoing is not intended to restrict the Plant Committee members and Stewards from performing their Union functions and for the purpose of this clause 'Union Business' shall be reasonably allowed such time off defined as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and that activity carried out by duly elected or appointed Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission Representatives in discharge of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke Union's right and obligations under the terms of this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedCollective Agreement. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer In order to ensure no loss in pay of wages, the Company shall compensate recognized employee Officers and Representatives for any portion one (1) day of their regularly scheduled work preparation for Collective Agreement negotiations, for time spent in attending negotiations with the BoardCompany, for handling grievances of employees and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee or any other joint committee established at their straight-time hourly rate, plus shift bonus if applicable. It is understood and agreed that members of the Plant Committee meetings for purposes of conducting internal Union business shall not be compensated nor shall compensation be paid for time spent in conducting business out of regular working hours. 5.05 The Local Company recognizes that it is not desirable to continue meetings with the Union beyond the established working hours and shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsmake every reasonable effort to ensure that meetings are scheduled to prevent such an occurrence. 5.06 The President Company and the Union recognize the vital importance of safety and its relation to the morale and well-being of the Local union Company and its employees. To this end, both parties dedicate themselves to stress the observance of Safety Rules and Regulations to new as well as present employees. 5.07 The Company and the Union recognize the advantages of having a group of Management representatives and representatives of employees meet to discuss problems of general interest relative to general and overall conditions in the factory. This group shall be supplied known as the 'Labour Management Committee' and shall consist of a copy maximum of Board Corporate Services two (2) Union representatives and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.two

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local (a) In order that no individual Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternatewithout proper Union authorisation, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent provide the Employer, in writing, with the names, departments and locations of all its Union representatives mentioned in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union Employer shall notify recognize such representatives only from the date of receipt of such notice, however such representatives shall not normally be eligible for time off from work to attend to Union business earlier than three (3) working days following receipt by the Employer of such notice. The Employer shall recognize that Executive Board in writing members identified to the Employer as Officers may perform the same duties as Union Stewards. (b) The Employer agrees that an Employee may have a YusApuY xxxxxxx present at a meeting under this Article 7 and the appointment of the names xxxxxxx or representative is a YusApuY right. YusApuY will make a representative available on short notice where circumstances reasonably require the presence of its bargaining committee members prior to a YusApuY representative on an urgent basis. It is understood and agreed that any issues arising out of this paragraph will be the start subject of negotiationsjoint consultation. 5.02 7.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up acknowledges that its representatives have their duties to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected perform as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area Employees of the BoardEmployer, and agrees that such persons shall not request nor be granted unreasonable amounts of time off from work to attend to Union business as provided for in this Agreement. If more than one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee (1) representative works in the preparation and presentation same department, the Employer may not be able to release more than one (1) of grievances them at any one (1) time for meetings contemplated in this Article. If an Employee is elected/appointed to the employee's supervisor more than one (1) Union position, and in the event supervisor's opinion there may be operational difficulties in the amount of any violation release time which may be required to attend to such Union business, the Parties shall meet in a Labour/Management meeting to attempt to devise a mutually agreeable schedule of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedrelease time. 5.04 Members 7.03 The Union's designated representatives on University committees, and members of the bargaining committee Union committees specified in this Agreement, shall suffer no loss of normal pay or seniority while attending meetings with the Employer where their presence is required or permitted under the terms of this Agreement, or requested by the Employer. Representatives may in addition be granted reasonable time off without loss of normal pay or seniority in order to investigate the circumstances surrounding an Employee's grievance or alleged grievance and to confer with the Employee concerned. It is understood that this clause applies to meetings held during the Employee's normal working hours and that no overtime compensation will be granted for meetings extending beyond or commencing prior to the Employee's normal working hours. [See Letter of Understanding: Joint Committees.] (a) Any representative needing time off during their normal working hours to attend to Union business as allowed for in this Agreement, shall request permission from their supervisor, as far in advance as possible, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If permission is granted the Employee shall report back to the supervisor immediately upon return. (b) During this release, such members shall continue to accrue seniority and any portion other entitlements provided for in this collective agreement. (a) The Employer will recognize the President, First Vice-President or Second Vice-President, Chair of their Bargaining, and up to four (4) members of YusApuY Unit 2 as the Bargaining Committee who shall be given time off during normal working hours without loss of pay and/or seniority while attending negotiation meetings with the Employer. (b) Members of the Bargaining Committee on a regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with evening or night shift will be allowed to end their shift eleven (11) hours before the Boardscheduled negotiating meeting without loss of pay or seniority. 5.05 (c) Members of the Bargaining Committee regularly scheduled for an evening or night shift that commences within eight (8) hours of the actual conclusion of the negotiating meeting will be given time off during such regularly scheduled working hours, without loss of pay or seniority. (d) Where a member of the Bargaining Committee has shifts that fall within both paragraph (b) and paragraph (c), paragraph (c) shall apply. (e) An Employee may be granted up to five (5) working days Union Duty Leave, without pay, to prepare for YusApuY Unit 2 bargaining, provided that: (i) A written or electronic request for such leave has been submitted to the Employee’s Supervisor at least five (5) working days in advance; (ii) Such leaves are subject to approval by the University; and (iii) For purposes of clarity, Article 7.02 applies to these requests 7.06 The Local appropriate representatives shall be permitted to meet with new Employees, any time prior to completion of probation, for the purpose of explaining the benefits and duties of Union membership. This meeting may be scheduled during working hours and, where this is the case, it shall notify be arranged in advance on a basis mutually agreeable between the Board Union and appropriate manager. Such meetings shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes. 7.07 Recognizing the mutual benefits to be derived from joint consultation, the Parties agree to the existing Labour/Management Committee consisting of three (3) Union and three (3) Employer representatives. [See Letter of Understanding: Joint Committees.] (a) The Employer agrees to grant, without loss of normal salary or seniority if scheduled to work, a two (2) hour lunch period to Employees in writing the bargaining unit for purposes of attending a ratification meeting for this Agreement. (b) The Employer agrees to grant, without loss of normal salary or seniority if scheduled to work, a one (1) hour period to attend one (1) General Meeting immediately following the Unit 1 General Meeting. Sufficient time will be allowed between these meetings to allow Unit 1 Employees to return to work. (a) The Employer agrees that an Employee may have a Union Xxxxxxx present at a meeting, initiated by management, where performance issues of a serious nature which may result in future disciplinary action will be discussed. The purpose of this meeting will be clearly stated in the written or electronic meeting notification. (b) The Employer agrees that an Employee may have a Union Xxxxxxx present at a meeting, initiated by the Employee, the purpose of which as clearly stated in the written or electronic meeting notification, is to discuss the Employee’s assigned responsibilities and/or performance in the workplace. (c) The Employer agrees that two (2) or more Employees in a unit may have a Union Xxxxxxx present at a meeting, initiated by the Employees, the purpose of which as clearly stated in the written or electronic meeting notification, is to discuss the Employees’ assigned responsibilities and/or work-related concerns. The Employees’ meeting requests shall include the names of its officersthe Employees that wish to attend the meeting. Unless otherwise informed in advance in writing, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsno more than two (2) management representatives shall normally be present during this meeting. 5.06 The President 7.10 Meetings described in Article 7.09 of the Local union Collective Agreement shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to normally occur during the meeting/s.Employee’s regularly scheduled shift.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed 12.1 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of not more than seven (7) grievances, the Employer agrees to recognize as stewards any employees one of whom will be designated as an alternateappointed by the Union, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Employer in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior such stewards at the time of their appointment. Such lists shall be provided on an annual basis, January each year, to the start of negotiationsManager, Labour Relations. The Employer shall not be required to recognize any stewards until it has been so notified. 5.02 12.2 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up recognizes that no xxxxxxx shall leave work during working hours to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected perform his/her duties as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged a xxxxxxx except in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsaccordance with this Collective Agreement. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function 12.3 No xxxxxxx shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to leave his/her work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with a xxxxxxx without obtaining the permission of his/her full-time supervisor. Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld, but if withheld, the Board in servicing grievancesxxxxxxx shall be permitted to contact the Union Office. 12.4 When requesting permission to leave his/her work during working hours to perform his/her duties as xxxxxxx, the xxxxxxx shall indicate the anticipated time of return and should it be necessary to revise the time of return, he shall notify his full-time supervisor. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably xxxxxxx shall report to his full-time supervisor upon his/her return to work. 12.5 There shall be approximately one xxxxxxx appointed for every sixty (60) employees. 12.6 An employee shall have the right to have a Union Representative or Xxxxxxx present at any discussion with management, security or supervisory personnel which the employee believes might be the basis of disciplinary action. Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall so notify the employee in advance of the purpose of the interview in order that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedemployee may contact his/her Xxxxxxx or Union Representative to be present at the interview. The Employer may suspend the employee with pay, pending the interview, in an emergency. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee 12.7 The Union recognizes that a xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled not use such time away from his work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardexcept to perform his duties as a xxxxxxx. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local 6 and CLAC Representatives are Union may appoint Representatives of the employees covered by this Collective Agreement in all matters pertaining to this Agreement particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, discussing matters arising from the interpretation or otherwise select a administration of the Collective Agreement and enforcing the employees’ collective bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternaterights and any other rights under this Agreement and under the law, and one negotiating amendments to, or renewals of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of this Agreement. 5.02 The Union has the right to appoint Union shall represent Officials to assist the Union in all negotiations with representatives the representation of the Board for a renewal of this Agreementemployees in the bargaining unit. The local union shall Union agrees to notify the Board Employer, in writing writing, of the names of its bargaining committee members officials and the effective dates of their appointment. The Employer is not required to recognize the status of any Union Official, which includes but is not limited to a Xxxxxxx, prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of being provided with such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardswritten notice. 5.03 The Union has the right to appoint Stewards. The Stewards are representatives of the employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement, including the processing of grievances. a. A xxxxxxx'x function shall second Xxxxxxx will be to assist an employee appointed by the Union when there are ten (10) or more employees on a single project. A third Xxxxxxx is appointed when there are twenty (20) or more employees, and so on. b. Stewards will not perform Union business during working hours nor will they interfere, in their capacity as Stewards, in the preparation and presentation performance of grievances to the work of another employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members The Union may appoint up to three (3) employees to a Collective Agreement bargaining committee to negotiate renewals of this Collective Agreement. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, of the names of the members of its bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardcommittee. 5.05 The Local Employer may meet periodically with its employees for the purpose of discussing any matters of mutual interest or of concern to the Employer, the Union shall notify and the Board in writing employees. The Union will be advised of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx such a meeting with advance notice and stewardsa Union Representative may attend such a meeting if that is requested by an employee. 5.06 The President There shall be no Union activity on the Employer’s time or on the Employer’s premises except short periodic site visits by the Union Representative. Such visits shall not unduly interfere with the production of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services employees. It is understood that the Union Representative will advise the Site Superintendent immediately upon arriving at the site and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas will not enter occupied homes. 5.07 The Union and Regular Board meeting agendasthe Employer agree to comply with their obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 48 hours prior including but not limited to the meeting/s.Occupational Health & Safety Act, provisions pertaining to Joint Health & Safety Committees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 ‌ 7.01 The Union shall elect or otherwise appoint a Shop Committee consisting of the President and Vice President of Local Lodge No.2113 and Chief Stewards as provided for in Section 7.02. The members of the Shop Committee shall be employees of the Company covered by the Agreement. 7.02 The Union may appoint elect or otherwise select a bargaining committee which appoint and the Company shall recognize one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the day shift, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the afternoon shift and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the midnight shift. It is understood that complaints, grievances, etc., will be composed of communicated to management by not more than seven one (71) employees one Chief Xxxxxxx who may be accompanied by a Line Xxxxxxx. Additionally, the Company agrees that they will recognize an additional chief xxxxxxx, on any shift that employs more than 125 people. Individuals identified as Line Xxxxxxx(s) will remain in their area unless they do not have sufficient seniority to remain on the shift, or accept a promotion in line with their seniority, or if their product line is eliminated or moved. Individuals identified as Chief Stewards will remain in their area and on their shift for the period of whom their current respective term unless they accept a promotion in line with their seniority. 7.03 The Union shall notify the Company in writing, of the name of the members of the Shop Committee, Chief Stewards, Line Stewards and the Union's appointees on joint committees within fourteen days of ratification of this agreement, and of any subsequent changes. (a) For the purposes of improving communications between the parties and discussing matters of mutual concern, representatives of the Company will meet the Shop Committee once each month. Such meetings will be designated as held during the second week of each month on some mutually agreeable day of that week and the Company and the Union will exchange agendas of matter for discussion not later than seven days before each meeting. If an alternateagenda is not submitted by either party, it is understood that the month's meeting is cancelled. (b) In case of urgent matters, additional meetings shall be held at other times which are mutually agreeable to the Parties. 7.05 A Shop Committeeperson or Chief Xxxxxxx or Line Xxxxxxx shall, after notifying and receiving permission from their Supervisor, be permitted at reasonable times during working hours, to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to investigate or settle any complaint or grievance which may arise. The Company agrees that any such permission will not be unreasonably denied. When returning to their regular duties, the employee shall so notify their Supervisor. When the time is spent by a Shop Committee person or Chief Xxxxxxx or Line Xxxxxxx during their regular working hours, and one on the premises of whom the Company, and when permitted, for the purpose of investigating, settling or meeting with the Company, with respect to the complaint or grievance of an employee, they shall be employed paid at their straight time hourly rate of pay for time spent away from their regular duties. Notwithstanding the following the Company will recognize the functions of the President as justifiable paid time away from regular duties up to a maximum of thirty seven and a half (37.5) hours at straight time hours per week until January 7, 2005. Commencing January 10, 2005 the Company will recognize the functions of the President as justifiable paid time away from regular duties up to a maximum of thirty (30) straight time hours per week. In the event the President is not on the premises, the Company will recognize the Vice President or designate in maintenancethe same manner as the President. Such committeeThe Company agrees that, together with representatives should the number of bargaining unit employees rise above four-hundred and fifty (450), due to recall, or new hire, the President’s position will revert back to a full time normal work week position. Should this occur, the President will retain rights to their previously held overtime sharing group. Should the membership fall below four hundred and fifty (450), the President’s position will revert to the part time hours listed above. The Company agrees that the President, Vice President and the Benefits Representative of the Union shall represent be assigned to the day shift, should the Union request the shift assignment. 7.06 A Health and Safety Representative who has attained the status of “Certified Worker” (as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario in all negotiations with representatives of effect on the Board for a renewal date of this Agreementagreement, as a minimum standard) shall be appointed by the Local President. The local union President shall notify advise the Board Human Resources Department in writing of the names name of its the appointed Health and Safety Representative. No Representative shall function as such until the Company has been so advised. The Health and Safety Representative will be excused from their regular duties to attend health and safety meetings and perform health and safety functions as required. The Company agrees that, should the number of bargaining committee members prior unit employees rise above five hundred and fifty (550) , due to recall, or new hire, the start of negotiationsUnion’s Health and Safety Representative position will revert back to a full time normal work week position. 5.02 7.07 Shop committeepersons, Chief Stewards and Line Stewards shall exercise the privileges herein provided in such a manner as to promote good order and shop discipline, and with the least possible interference with the regular duties of their employment. 7.08 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom Benefits Representative after receiving permission from the Company Plan Administrator will be selected as excused from their regular duties to attend joint benefit meetings with the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placeCompany Plan Administrator. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities purpose of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be these meetings is to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of investigate or settle any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, benefit related issue which may arise with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesCompany Plan Administrator. The Board Company agrees that any such permission will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievancesnot be unreasonably denied. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that Company agrees that, should the number of bargaining unit employees rise above five hundred and fifty (550), due to recall, or new hire, the Union’s Benefit Representative position will revert back to a full time off for servicing grievances is being abusednormal work week position. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 3.01 The Local City acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which se- lect an Executive. The City will recognize and discuss with members of the said Executive any matters properly arising out of this Agreement. 3.02 The name and jurisdiction of each of the members of the above Executive, and the name of the Chairperson from time to time selected, shall be composed given to the City, through the Executive Director, Human Resources, in writing, and the City shall not be required to recognize any such member until it has been notified in writing by the Union of not more than seven the name and jurisdiction of such member. 3.03 The City shall recognize all stewards elected/appointed by the Union and the Union will supply the City with a list of all of its Shop Stewards as soon as they are elected/appointed, and thereafter will notify the City in writing of any changes. 3.04 The Union will notify the City in writing of the work area(s) each Xxxxxxx represents. 3.05 The Shop Xxxxxxx referenced in Article 20 (7Discipline, Suspension and Dis- charge) employees one of whom will be designated the Xxxxxxx for the employee’s specific work area as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed pro- vided for in maintenance. Such committee, together with Article 20. 3.06 The City will recognize representatives of the Union shall represent authorized by the Union in all negotiations with representatives of to attend meetings provided for under the Board for a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The local union shall Union agrees to notify the Board City in writing in advance of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationsrepresentatives. 5.02 The Local 3.07 When meetings are held between Union may also appoint or otherwise select representatives and the City, the City will make every effort to schedule such meetings in their entirety dur- ing their regular working hours, and should the meeting go beyond such hours, the overtime provision of this Agreement will apply up to seven a maximum of one (71) stewards one hour of whom overtime pay for each representative in attendance at such meeting. Labour-Management Committee 3.08 A Labour-Management Committee shall be set up to discuss topics of gen- eral interest and overall conditions in the City. Its purpose will be selected to provide an outlet for the exchange of ideas between the City and its employees on matters of general interest and it shall, from time to time, as it sees fit, make recommendations which will make for a greater degree of xxxxxx- ation and understanding between the Chief Xxxxxxxparties concerned. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area The Executive Xx- xxxxxx, Human Resources, of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence City or Secretary of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board other party in the event that a meeting of the Labour-Management Committee is desired. An agenda of the subjects to be discussed will be submitted at least five (5) working days before the day agreed upon for the meeting. The Labour-Management Committee shall meet as required. Union Negotiating Committee 3.09 The City will recognize a Negotiating Committee which shall consist of six- teen (16) members selected by the Union. Leave of absence without loss of pay or benefits and with accumulation of seniority shall be granted to the members of the Union’s Negotiating Committee for the purpose of prepar- ing bargaining proposals and negotiating a Collective Agreement or amend- ments thereto. (a) The City will provide at least two (2) weeks prior notice in writing to the Union when the City intends to permanently transfer an employee who is a Shop Xxxxxxx from the work area he is normally assigned to rep- resent. Such notice shall set out the reasons for the transfer. If re- quested, a meeting shall be arranged to discuss any issues arising out of such transfer. (b) The foregoing provision shall not apply in the case of temporary or seasonal transfers, or transfers required due to emergencies. Occupational Health and Safety Representatives (a) A leave of absence, with pay and benefits, shall be granted to one (1) representative of the names Union to attend to responsibilities related to the City’s Occupational Health and Safety Program. Workplace Safety Rehabilitation Representative (b) Leave of its officersabsence with pay and benefits shall be granted to one (1) full-Time Workplace Safety Rehabilitation Representative whose re- sponsibilities will include workplace safety and rehabilitation. Full-Time Office or Position (a) Where an employee is elected or appointed to the full-time position of President, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards.Vice-President or Treasurer within the Union, the Union shall 5.06 The President (b) When an employee is elected or appointed to a full-time position or of- fice within a municipal, provincial or federal labour organization with which the Union is affiliated, the Union shall submit a request for leave of absence on behalf of the Local union employee concerned to the Executive Xx- xxxxxx of Human Resources. Such leave of absence shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasgranted, 48 hours prior provided that such leave shall involve no cost to the meeting/s.City and provided further that upon expiration of his term of office, the employee shall be returned to his former position, if such position continues to exist, or if such position does not exist, to a position in a classification compa- rable to that in which he was employed before taking office. Leave of Absence with Pay – Union Business 3.12 (c) (i) Upon request from Local 416, the City shall provide a leave of ab- sence with pay and full benefits to the Unit Chairs (or Vice Chairs where the Unit Chairs are not on such full-time leave). The refer- enced Unit Chairs (or Vice Chairs) shall be entitled to full seniority and service accrual while on such leave.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 3.01 The Local Union may shall have the right to appoint or otherwise select a five (5) Union Stewards, inclusive of one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx from within the bargaining committee which unit. The Union recognizes the value in members having access to union representation; as such the Union will endeavor to have xxxxxxx representation on all shifts. The Chief Xxxxxxx and/or Union Xxxxxxx shall be composed provided with a list of not more than seven new hires on a monthly basis and be entitled to twenty (720) minutes without loss of pay to meet with new hires on a monthly basis, or as needed, to discuss union membership and the Collective Agreement. Such meeting shall be on a mutually agreed upon date and time. 3.02 The Union may appoint and the University shall recognize a Union Bargaining Committee of three (3) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom which shall be employed in maintenancethe Chief Xxxxxxx. 3.03 The University and the Union recognize the advantage of management representatives and employee representatives meeting together to discuss matters of mutual concern. Such committeeTo this end, together with a Labour-Management Committee shall be formed and shall consist of three (3) representatives of the Union shall represent Union, one of which will be the full-time representative, and three (3) representatives from the Employer. Meetings will be convened at the request of either party, which in any event will not be less than a minimum of one (1) per month from September to April inclusive and a minimum of one (1) during the months of May, June, July and August each year. 3.04 In September of each year, the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Employer in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior the Union Stewards and all Committee members. In addition, the Union will notify the Employer of any changes within two (2) weeks. 3.05 Employees of the University, appointed to the start Union Negotiating Committee, who are required to attend meetings with representatives of negotiationsthe University shall be paid at their regular hourly rate for eight (8) hours per day for full-time employees, and part-time employees shall be paid at their regular hourly rate for the hours they would normally work to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day. 5.02 The Local 3.06 It is understood that Union may also appoint or otherwise select up Stewards have regular duties to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged perform in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in connection with their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, employment with the prior University and such persons will not leave their regular duties without first receiving permission of the xxxxxxx'x from their immediate supervisor, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. (a) The full-time union representative wishing to meet with an employee during regular working hours, will first receive permission from the Food Services Director and/or designate. It is further understood that such a meeting will take place in a location designated by the Employer and shall normally not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. Where more time is required, the union representative will request an extension from the Food Services Director and/or designate and such permission will not be reasonably unreasonably withheld. (b) The bargaining unit employees have the right, at any time, to have the assistance of a Representative of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union when dealing with the Employer. Such Representatives shall have access to the Employer’s premises with the approval of the Employer which shall not be unreasonably denied, in order to interview employees, inspect working conditions or generally service the membership. 3.08 The employer and the union will share equally the fees and expenses of meeting rooms associated with negotiations including conciliation and mediation. Where possible the parties agree to use university facilities. 3.09 The Chief Xxxxxxx or designate will be allowed such eight (8) hours of release time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation per month between September 1st and settlement of grievancesApril 30th to allocate to Union business. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent Chief Xxxxxxx or designate must coordinate this with the permission Food Services Director and/or designate to be incorporated into the bi-weekly schedule. There will be no carryover of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation these hours if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusednot used. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations 3.10 Neither party (Employer or Employee(s)) will enter into agreements that are inconsistent with the Boardterms of this Collective Agreement. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may shall elect or appoint or otherwise select and the Company shall recognize a bargaining committee Plant Committee in the plant, comprised of the following number of hourly-rated seniority employees, one (1) member of which shall be composed the Chairperson of the Plant Committee: a) Plant Chairperson in the plant. b) Three (3) Committeepersons in the plant, one of whom shall be a Skilled Tradesperson. Additionally one shall be recognized as the Union’s Benefit Representative and one the Time Study Representative Plant Committeepersons will be assigned to steady day shift and shall be given top seniority in the plant they represent during their term of office, provided they are able to perform the work remaining available. The Company will deal with the Plant Committee in all matters which are properly the subject of the administration of this Agreement. 6.02 The Company shall recognize the Plant Union Committee as the negotiating committee. In addition to the Local Presidents and the National Representatives of the CAW- Canada. The members of the Plant Committees will be allowed paid time off the job for days in which they are involved in direct negotiations with the Company. (a) The Union shall elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize Stewards in the plant as provided in each local agreement. (b) The Union shall elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize stewards in each Zone as follows: 1) One (1) xxxxxxx per shift covering Skilled Trades; 2) Two (2) stewards per shift covering Production Workers in the plant. 3) Two (2) stewards per shift covering all classifications for the weekend workers, one of which will be skilled trades 4) Cross representation of skilled trades versus production stewards will not take place, except: (i) For the position of Plant Chairperson (ii) When representation is necessary and immediate (iii) When other representation is not available (c) Union / Management meetings will be held monthly, or upon request by either party. Sub committees of the Union /Management meetings may meet every other week or as required. (d) Weekend worker representatives will be allowed up to two (2) hours paid at straight time per week to come to the plant to resolve problems; pay, benefits and grievances. 6.04 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of any changes in the names of the Plant Committeepersons and department stewards as well as the effective date of such changes. 6.05 The Xxxxxxx shall be permitted, during his/her working hours, without loss of time or pay, to leave his/her regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances as well as deal with matters that could lead to a grievance. The Xxxxxxx will advise his/her Supervisor of his/her destination and the general nature of his/her business and the time anticipated to transact such business. Permission to leave work will be granted by the Supervisor within a reasonable period of time without undue delay. The Company may need a reasonable period of time to find a replacement. The Xxxxxxx shall report back to his/her Supervisor at the time he/she returns to work. 6.06 Union representation without loss of pay shall be allowed on the following basis in the plant: The bargaining unit will be defined as those employees on the Company’s active payroll. a) Bargaining unit population under 100 – There will be a Chairperson and two (2) Committeepersons. Chairperson of Plant Committee allowed four (4) hours per day. Once per contract year, the Chairperson will designate which of the two Committeepersons will be allowed one (1) hour per day. The other Committeeperson will be granted time only required to attend Third Step Grievance and Monthly Union Management meetings. b) Bargaining unit population 100 or more but less than seven 300 – There will be a Chairperson and two (72) employees Committeepersons, one of whom will be designated as an alternateskilled trades. Chairperson of Plant Committee allowed four (4) hours per day; other Committeepersons allowed one (1) hour per day; c) Bargaining unit population 300 or more but less than 450 – There will be a Chairperson and two (2) Committeepersons, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxxskilled trades. One Chairperson of such stewards shall Plant Committee allowed eight (8) hours per day; other Committeepersons allowed three (3) hours per day; d) Bargaining unit population 450 or more – There will be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, a Chairperson and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.three

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may shall have the right to appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven four (74) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall to represent the Union in all negotiations meetings with representatives of the Board for a renewal City concerning the negotiation or administration of this Agreement. The local union shall notify City will recognize the Board in writing President of the names Local Union, or their designated representative as a member of its bargaining the Union Committee provided, however, that the total number of the committee members prior to the start of negotiationsshall not exceed five (5) employees. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise union shall further have the right to select up to seven a total of not more than eight (7) 8) stewards one of whom will be selected as including the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent , two (2) from Technical Services, four (4) from the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Works Section , one (1) from Works and Fleet Services (formerly Service Area of the Board, Centre) and one (1) from the Traffic Section. There shall also be a minimum of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In one (1) xxxxxxx for any new yard where employees under the absence terms of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsthis agreement regularly work. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function The above sections of this Article shall not be interpreted so as to assist prevent an employee in who is a xxxxxxx from acting on the preparation and presentation Union Committee. 5.04 An employee shall not be eligible to act as a member of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A Union Committee, or as a xxxxxxx, with the prior permission until after they have completed their probationary period of employment. (a) The Union acknowledges that stewards, members of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorUnion Committee and such other Union officers that may be chosen from among the employees, shall be reasonably allowed have regular duties to perform as employees of the City, and that such time off as is necessary persons will not leave their regular duties for the prompt investigation and settlement purpose of presenting or discussing grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and , or for the purpose of conducting any business on behalf of the Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with without first obtaining the permission of the Board in servicing grievancestheir immediate Supervisor. The Board may revoke this compensation Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming their regular duties, such employees will report to their Supervisor and will, if it reasonably believes that the requested, give any reasonable explanation for time off for servicing grievances is being abusedspent away from work. 5.04 Members (b) In consideration of stewards, members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in Union Committee and other Union officers who are employees, complying with the terms of (a) above, the City will pay such employees for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in handling grievances of employees or attending negotiations other meetings with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing representatives of the names City during their regular hours of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardswork. 5.06 The Corporation will recognize the National Representative at all meetings held with the Union should the Local Union choose to have them attend. 5.07 If the President of Local 66 or their designate is from a bargaining unit other than this one, the Union shall reimburse the Corporation for the time spent by the Local union shall 66 President or their designate when representing members in meetings with management. If the Corporation requested such representation, such meeting will be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services considered time worked and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas paid by the Corporation. In all cases, leave for the President or designate to attend such meetings must be approved by their Director or designate, and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.such leave will not count towards Union Leave time described in Article 14.02.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 31.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent appoint and the Union Employer shall recognize a Plant Chairperson and a Xxxxxxx for the purpose of representation of employees in all matters arising from this Agreement or for negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. For negotiations, the Company will recognize a Committee comprised of the Plant Chairperson and the Xxxxxxx. Such Plant Chairperson and Xxxxxxx on the Negotiating Committee shall have acquired at least six (6) months of service with the Employer. The local union Union shall notify the Board Employer in writing of the names name of its bargaining committee members prior such Chairperson and Xxxxxxx, at the time of his appointment and the Employer shall not be required to the start of negotiationsrecognize any Chairperson or Xxxxxxx until it has been so notified. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area 31.02 A National Representative of the Board, Union and/or the President of Local 27 may be present and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged participate in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence any meeting of the designated stewards one of Plant Chairperson with the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsEmployer. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be 31.03 It is recognized and agreed that the Chairperson and Stewards have regular and principal duties to assist an employee perform in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to connection with their work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed that only such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of be consumed by such person during working hours in order to perform their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedfunctions as Chairperson or Xxxxxxx. 5.04 Members of 31.04 The Union agrees to supply the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations Employer with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx the Plant Chairperson and stewardsstewards and to keep such list up to date at all times. 5.06 31.05 The President Union will have the right to appoint and the Company will recognize an Alternate Committee Person on any shift where no regular committee person is on a shift. The Union will post the names of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.alternate committee persons.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Employer agrees to recognize up to one (1) Xxxxxxx and one (1) alternate per building, per shift. The alternative xxxxxxx shall only act in the absence of a Xxxxxxx. Only one Xxxxxxx shall be permitted to assist an employee(s) in the processing or presentation of a grievance. 6.02 All members of Union Committees and all stewards must have one (1) year or more service with the Employer to serve in such capacity, provided that if no such employee is willing to accept appointment the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which an employee to temporarily fill the position. The Union shall provide the Employer with written notification of the names of each xxxxxxx. The Employer shall be composed required to recognize these representatives only from the date of receipt of this notice. 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the stewards have regular duties to perform as employees. Stewards shall be required to request permission from a manager or supervisor before leaving their work station and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is agreed that stewards shall not be absent for more than seven (7) employees one a reasonable period of whom will be designated as an alternate, time in order to attend to the matter and one of whom that upon his return to his duties he shall report back to the manager or supervisor. Such time shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives paid at their base hourly rate. 6.04 The Employer will recognize a negotiating committee consisting of one (1) member of the Union shall represent bargaining unit per building, plus the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementChief Xxxxxxx. The local union Union shall notify the Board Employer in writing of the names of its the members of the negotiating committee and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any committee member until it has been so notified. 6.05 All time spent by employee members of the negotiating committee attending at negotiations shall be paid time. 6.06 An authorized representative of the Union shall be permitted to meet bargaining committee members prior unit members. The Union representative must make reasonable advance arrangements with the Employer to visit the facility or to meet the bargaining unit members; permission shall not be unreasonably withheld and the meeting shall be held at the location indicated by management. Such meetings shall be for a reasonable time only. 6.07 On the request of either party, representatives of the Employer and the Union shall meet to discuss issues of common interest to the start parties relating to the employees in the bargaining unit. These meetings shall take place not more than once every month during the term of negotiationsthis Agreement. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom 6.08 Probationary employees will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion advised of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission requirement to pay Union Dues as a condition of the Board in servicing grievancesemployment. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion On completion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall probationary period they will be supplied given a copy of Board Corporate Services the Collective Agreement, supplied by the Union, and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas advised of the name of their union xxxxxxx. The Employer agrees that a Union xxxxxxx will be given an opportunity to interview each new employee within regular working hours, without loss of pay, for ten (10) minutes after they have completed their probationary period, for the purpose of acquainting the new employee’s responsibilities and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior obligations to the Employer and the Union, subject to clause 6.03. 6.09 The Employer agrees to pay two (2), one (1) day Leaves of Absence for each Union Xxxxxxx who is required to attend training. The designated member will advise the Employer at least two (2) weeks in advance of the meeting/s..

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union Employer will recognize two (2) nurse representatives from the Lodge to assist nurses in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may appoint or otherwise select arise. The Employer will recognize a bargaining committee which of two (2) nurses to attend grievance meetings as provided hereunder. The Employer will recognize a committee of three (3) representatives of the Bargaining Unit whose duties shall be composed to negotiate renewal Collective Agreements. The Union agrees to supply the Lodge with the names of executives of the Union and of such nursing representatives and of any changes thereto. 6.02 It is understood that representatives of the Union have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Lodge. If it is necessary for a nurse representative to service a grievance during her working hours, she shall not more than seven leave work without first obtaining permission from the Director of Resident Care or her Immediate Supervisor. When resuming her regular work, she shall again report to her Supervisor or the Director of Resident Care. 6.03 There shall be a Union Lodge Committee comprised of two (72) employees one representatives of whom will be designated as an alternatethe Union, and two (2) representatives of the Lodge, one of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe Director of Resident Care or her appointee, one to be the Administrator or his delegate. Such committee, together with The function of the committee shall be to discuss matters of mutual concern to the parties but it is understood and agreed that the committee shall not discuss grievances. The committee shall meet on an informal basis at convenient times. Either party may submit to the Secretary of the Union-Management Committee those items it wishes to be placed on the agenda. The Secretary shall then prepare an agenda to be presented to the representatives of the Lodge and the representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven at least forty-eight (748) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.. 6.04 The Union will provide the Employer with the list of personnel showing its officers and nurse representatives. This list will be revised when changes occur. All references to officers, representatives and committee members of the Union in this Agreement shall be deemed to mean officers, representatives and committee members of the Bargaining Unit constituted for this bargaining unit all of whom are employees of Strathmere Lodge. 6.05 The Union Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of Staff Representatives from the Ontario Nurses' Association. 6.06 It is understood and agreed that the Labour Relations Officer is the signing authority for Ontario Nurses' Association and therefore any agreement reached between the parties is of no force or effect without the agreement and signature of the Labour Relations Officer. 6.07 Nurse representatives and committee members in performing their functions within the terms of Article 6 shall receive their regular pay calculated at the straight time hourly rate for all regularly scheduled work hours lost in their regular pay calculated at the straight time hourly rate. Employees will not be paid for time spent at Conciliation or Arbitration. 6.08 The Employer agrees to abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the operation of the Home. A representative of the Union shall be elected or appointed to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and the Infection Pharmacy Advisory Committee. All time spent by a member of the Health and Safety Committee and the Infection Pharmacy Advisory Committee attending meetings of the Committees and carrying out her duties shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by her Employer at her regular or premium rate as may be proper and she shall be entitled to such time from her work as is necessary. 6.09 The bargaining unit shall determine the composition of and shall elect a Negotiating Committee for the purpose of negotiating a renewal of this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee shall be excused from their scheduled shift on the days of negotiation meetings. Any member scheduled to work the night shift shall be excused the shift following or before the negotiating meeting depending upon the time of the meeting.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 3:01 The Local Company acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed Negotiating Committee of not more than seven three (73) employees employees, and will recognize and deal with the said Committee with respect to any matters which properly arise from time to time during the term of this Agreement. 3:02 The Negotiating Committee is a separate entity from the Grievance Committee and will deal only with such matters as are properly the subject of negotiations, including proposals for the renewal or modification of this Agreement at the proper time. 3:03 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee and one member of whom such Committee will be designated as an alternateChairperson. Where deemed advisable, and one the Company or the Grievance Committee may request the presence of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together the Xxxxxxx of the department concerned with representatives the grievance. 3:04 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up one or two C.W.S. Representatives to seven (7) stewards one deal with those matters relating to C.W.S. 3:05 The Company will recognize the office of whom will be selected as the a Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged Xxxxxxx who may act in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of a departmental Xxxxxxx and may be present at the designated stewards one Second and Third Steps of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsgrievance procedure. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function 3:06 The Union may designate representatives not exceeding one in each department per shift who shall be recognized by the Company as Stewards, provided the Operations Manager has been notified in writing of their names. 3:07 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, as well as other members of the Union Committees and the Union Officers, will continue to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission regular duties on behalf of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorCompany and that: (1) Such persons will not leave their regular duties without obtaining permission from their Supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. (2) When resuming their regular duties after engaging in duties on behalf of the Union, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board they will compensate stewards and report to their Supervisor immediately upon their return. (3) Any Union officers for any portion of representative qualified by this Agreement to take up Union business in a department other than their regularly scheduled work time spent with own will secure the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes Supervisor of that the time off for servicing grievances is being abuseddepartment at that time. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Section 1. Employees selected by the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which to act as Union representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure shall be composed of not more than seven known as "stewards". Each xxxxxxx shall have an alternate who shall act as xxxxxxx when the regular xxxxxxx is absent from work, or is unavailable due to job duties. Section 2. The County shall recognize up to six (76) employees stewards and six (6) alternate stewards. One xxxxxxx shall be assigned to Xxxxxx Xxxxx, one of whom will be designated as an alternateto the Westside, one to the Eastside, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenanceto Xxxx Xxxx. Such committeeIf the designated xxxxxxx and alternate xxxxxxx are not available, together with representatives of the Union shall then a xxxxxxx at another location may represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreementan employee. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board County regarding the actual assignments of the stewards by location. Section 3. Stewards shall be permitted to investigate, process grievances, represent employees in pre-discipline conferences, investigatory interviews and handle other related union business during normal work hours without loss of pay. Employees may request stewards to be present during the imposition of discipline. Section 4. Stewards are expected to perform their job duties and to meet the performance expectations of their jobs. Section 5. The Union shall furnish the County a written list of names of stewards and alternate stewards, including locations to which each is assigned. Further, the Union shall promptly notify the County in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsany changes therein. 5.06 The President Section 6. Stewards and Union Officers shall adhere to the following procedure in processing grievances and carrying out all other functions of their offices: A. An employee having a grievance as defined herein shall notify his/her xxxxxxx who will notify the employee's immediate supervisor to arrange for the release of the Local union employee to meet with the Xxxxxxx. This shall be supplied done in accordance with the provisions in Section 8 of this Article. B. Before leaving his/her job, the xxxxxxx shall record on a special Xxxxxxx Activity Sheet, the time he/she starts his/her union work. (Upon request, a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours this record will be furnished to the Union.) The xxxxxxx must receive the consent of his/her immediate supervisor prior to leaving his/her work station to conduct such union business, such supervisor consent will not be unreasonably withheld. C. When it is necessary for a xxxxxxx to enter a department (or section of a department) supervised by a supervisor other than his/her own, he/she shall report first to the meetingsupervisor in charge and advise him/s.her of the purpose of his/her being there. When it is necessary for a xxxxxxx to speak with a bargaining unit employee regarding Union business during times that the employee is expected to be working, he/she shall report to the employee’s immediate superior to obtain consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. D. Upon returning to his/her job, the xxxxxxx shall first report to his/her own supervisor before resuming work if the supervisor is available (or if he/she is unavailable, as soon as possible after resuming work). Section 7. A xxxxxxx having an individual grievance in connection with his/her own work may ask a Union officer to assist him/her is adjusting the grievance with his/her supervisor. Section 8. If available, the Employer shall provide office space to the Union. The location of said space, shall be at the sole discretion of the County. This space shall be lockable. The Xxxxxxx shall hold the keys and shall be responsible for the office. The office shall be furnished with one (1) desk; four (4) chairs, one (1) file cabinet, and one (1) telephone. The Employer will provide the Union with a locked filing cabinet.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 14.01 The Local Union may Company acknowledges the right of the union to appoint or otherwise select elect a bargaining Plant Committee of two (2) committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees persons one of whom which will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe Chairperson. Such committee, together Plant Committee shall constitute the Bargaining Committee. The Company will recognize and meet with representatives the said committee on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint 14.02 In the event that the union appoints alternates for any or all committee persons, the Company will be advised of such appointments as soon as is practicable. 14.03 On off shifts, the union will elect or otherwise select up to seven appoint one (71) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in committee person on each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsoff shift. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 14.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay Bargaining Committee will be compensated for any portion of their regularly scheduled work the time spent during regular working hours in attending negotiations with for renewal of the BoardCollective Agreement. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing 14.05 Members of the names Bargaining Committee will be granted time off from the job as required to take care of its officersunion business. The committee person shall be permitted, Chief Xxxxxxx during his/her working hours and stewardswithout loss of pay, to leave his/her regular duties in order to investigate and process grievances and administering the Collective Agreement. 5.06 14.06 The President Plant Committee will be retained at work, notwithstanding their position on the seniority list so long as work is available which they are able to satisfactorily perform. 14.07 The Company agrees to add the chairperson to a mailing list; whereby he/she will receive copies of notices of appointments of personnel to the positions of supervisor, manager, or other persons with authority who may have jurisdiction over members of the Local union union. 14.08 The chairperson will be supplied on a monthly basis with written information listing new hires, including department and classifications, discharge, resignations, layoffs, recalls, changes in classification, transfers of employees covered by this agreement. Said information shall be supplied provided no later than the 15th of any one month. Updated address, names and telephone numbers every three (3) months. 14.09 The Bargaining Committee members will be assigned to day shift only. 14.10 The Company agrees to furnish a copy of Board Corporate Services Union office with a desk with drawers, chairs, lockable filing cabinet, phone and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas a computer with internet access for Union business. The Union will be responsible for discussions with Ford on available office space and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.internet and phone service.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 1. The Local Board will recognize and the Union may appoint will elect a Union Bargaining Committee. This Committee shall not exceed four (4) employees. Representation on this Committee shall consist of one (1) bus driver, one (1) mechanic, or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven maintenance person, one (71) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternateProfessional Assistant, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives (1) other member of the Union shall represent acting as Chairman of the Committee. 2. Any employee, to be a member of the Union Bargaining Committee, must be in all negotiations with representatives active employment of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementBoard. The local union Union shall notify the Board Board, forthwith, in writing writing, of the names of the Committee members and its bargaining committee members prior to Chairman. The Union shall also inform the start Board of negotiationsany change of representation that may be made. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances3. The Board shall grant the Union reasonable and appropriate use of bulletin boards and mailboxes at each site. 4. The name of an individual whose initial employment contract is to be considered by the Board shall be provided in the agenda of that Board meeting. 5. Prior to any Board meeting, the UAW Chairperson will compensate stewards receive the same packet as the Board pursuant to O.R.C. 149.43, except for confidential information. The packets will be mailed or received by the UAW Chairperson at the same time they are mailed to the Board members. 6. The Superintendent shall approve reasonable requests to participate in UAW meetings and Union officers business as determined by the Chairperson not to exceed a total of fifteen (15) days, collectively for any portion all members of their regularly scheduled work time spent the committee, in each program year covered by this agreement in order that an employee or employees may attend or participate in UAW activities. No additional cost other than the cost of a substitute shall be borne by the Board. If additional leave is requested, UAW representatives will meet with the permission Superintendent to discuss the need for additional leave. Approval of requests beyond 15 days will be at the discretion of the Board in servicing grievancesSuperintendent. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that If approved, UAW will reimburse the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members cost of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardemployee’s absence. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven five (75) employees employees, not more than one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one (1) of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe same location or school, with the exception of the Catholic Education Centre (CEC) location which can have more than one (1) person provided that they do not also come out of the same sub-group. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union committee shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing National Representative may form part of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to committee, if the start of negotiationsLocal Union so desires. 5.02 6.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven eight (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx8) stewards. One of such stewards shall be designated The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Officer to represent the employees engaged Local in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsGrievance process. 5.03 6.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual dutiesgrievances. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorsupervisor (in the case of school secretaries, the principal), shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Until such time as the Board will compensate believes the privilege of such time off is being abused, stewards and Union officers shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with such permission in servicing grievances. 6.04 Members of the bargaining committee, for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee attending negotiation meetings, shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardpay. 5.05 6.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board Superintendent of Human Resources in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Officer, stewards and stewardsmembers of the bargaining committee whenever changes occur. 5.06 6.06 The Board shall notify the President to arrange with one of the Local union shall be supplied stewards to speak to each new employee for not more than twenty (20) minutes during a copy monthly orientation period without loss of Board Corporate Services pay for the purpose of acquainting the new employee about membership in the Union and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas the employee's responsibilities and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior obligations to the meeting/s.Board and to the Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7.01 The Union shall elect or otherwise appoint a Shop Committee consisting of the President and Vice President of Local Lodge No.2113 and Chief Stewards as provided for in Section 7.02. The members of the Shop Committee shall be employees of the Company covered by the Agreement. 7.02 The Union may appoint elect or otherwise select a bargaining committee which appoint and the Company shall recognize one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the day shift, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the afternoon shift and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the midnight shift. It is understood that complaints, grievances, etc., will be composed of communicated to management by not more than seven one (71) employees one Chief Xxxxxxx who may be accompanied by a Line Xxxxxxx. Additionally, the Company agrees that they will recognize an additional chief xxxxxxx, on any shift that employs more than 125 people. Individuals identified as Line Xxxxxxx(s) will remain in their area unless they do not have sufficient seniority to remain on the shift, or accept a promotion in line with their seniority, or if their product line is eliminated or moved. Individuals identified as Chief Stewards will remain in their area and on their shift for the period of whom their current respective term unless they accept a promotion in line with their seniority. 7.03 The Union shall notify the Company in writing, of the name of the members of the Shop Committee, Chief Stewards, Line Stewards and the Union's appointees on joint committees within fourteen days of ratification of this agreement, and of any subsequent changes. (a) For the purposes of improving communications between the parties and discussing matters of mutual concern, representatives of the Company will meet the Shop Committee once each month. Such meetings will be designated as held during the second week of each month on some mutually agreeable day of that week and the Company and the Union will exchange agendas of matter for discussion not later than seven days before each meeting. If an alternateagenda is not submitted by either party, it is understood that the month's meeting is cancelled. (b) In case of urgent matters, additional meetings shall be held at other times which are mutually agreeable to the Parties. 7.05 A Shop Committeeperson or Chief Xxxxxxx or Line Xxxxxxx shall, after notifying and receiving permission from their Supervisor, be permitted at reasonable times during working hours, to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to investigate or settle any complaint or grievance which may arise. The Company agrees that any such permission will not be unreasonably denied. When returning to their regular duties, the employee shall so notify their Supervisor. When the time is spent by a Shop Committee person or Chief Xxxxxxx or Line Xxxxxxx during their regular working hours, and one on the premises of whom the Company, and when permitted, for the purpose of investigating, settling or meeting with the Company, with respect to the complaint or grievance of an employee, they shall be employed paid at their straight time hourly rate of pay for time spent away from their regular duties. Notwithstanding the following the Company will recognize the functions of the President as justifiable paid time away from regular duties up to a maximum of thirty seven and a half (37.5) hours at straight time hours per week until January 7, 2005. Commencing January 10, 2005 the Company will recognize the functions of the President as justifiable paid time away from regular duties up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) straight time hours per week. In the event the President is not on the premises, the Company will recognize the Vice President or designate in maintenancethe same manner as the President. Such committeeThe Company agrees that, together with representatives should the number of bargaining unit employees rise above four-hundred and fifty (450), due to recall, or new hire, the President’s position will revert back to a full time normal work week position. The Company agrees that the President, Vice President and the Benefits Representative of the Union shall represent be assigned to the day shift, should the Union request the shift assignment. 7.06 A Health and Safety Representative who has attained the status of “Certified Worker” (as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario in all negotiations with representatives of effect on the Board for a renewal date of this Agreementagreement, as a minimum standard) shall be appointed by the Local President. The local union President shall notify advise the Board Human Resources Department in writing of the names name of its the appointed Health and Safety Representative. No Representative shall function as such until the Company has been so advised. The Health and Safety Representative will be excused from their regular duties to attend health and safety meetings and perform health and safety functions as required. The Company agrees that, should the number of bargaining committee members prior unit employees rise above four-hundred and fifty (450), due to recall, or new hire, the start of negotiationsUnion’s Health and Safety Representative position will revert back to a full time normal work week position. 5.02 7.07 Shop committeepersons, Chief Stewards and Line Stewards shall exercise the privileges herein provided in such a manner as to promote good order and shop discipline, and with the least possible interference with the regular duties of their employment. 7.08 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom Benefits Representative after receiving permission from the Company Plan Administrator will be selected as excused from their regular duties to attend joint benefit meetings with the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placeCompany Plan Administrator. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities purpose of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be these meetings is to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of investigate or settle any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, benefit related issue which may arise with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesCompany Plan Administrator. The Board Company agrees that any such permission will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievancesnot be unreasonably denied. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that Company agrees that, should the number of bargaining unit employees rise above four-hundred and fifty (450), due to recall, or new hire, the Union’s Benefit Representative position will revert back to a full time off for servicing grievances is being abusednormal work week position. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Section 1. A Xxxxxxx shall be a working journeyman, receiving journeyman pay, appointed by the Business Manager or Business Agent of the Local Union may appoint having jurisdiction. The Business Manager or otherwise select a bargaining committee which Business Agent shall notify the Employer's Representative who he has selected as Xxxxxxx immediately following such selection. Section 2. A Xxxxxxx shall not be composed laid off or discharged as long as other members of not more than seven his craft are employed by the Employer, with the exception of one (71) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternatexxxxxxx, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancewithout just cause. Section 3. Such committee, together with Designated representatives of the Union shall represent not be denied access to the Employer's project office or to any portion of the Employers project for the transaction of necessary business with the Employer or the members of the Union subject to government or security regulations. Section 4. The Employer agrees to recognize the right of the Business Representative to select a Xxxxxxx from among the Employees, to herein attempt to adjust disputes and grievances, and in case of accident, to see that the Employee and their personal belongings are cared for. Loss of time by the injured Employee or the Xxxxxxx in caring for sick or injured Employees shall be paid for by the Employer, during the scheduled working shift, in an amount not to exceed eight (8) hours. In selecting a Xxxxxxx, preference shall be given Union Members presently employed in the bargaining unit of the Employer on the specific site, provided however, that if in the judgement of the Business Representative no presently employed Union Member is competent to act as Xxxxxxx the Xxxxxxx shall be selected from outside the Employer Bargaining Unit. A reason shall be given by the Business Representative why no member is competent. However, the reason shall not infringe upon the right of the Business Representative to select the Xxxxxxx. Section 5. It is understood and agreed that the Xxxxxxx must have been a member of the Union in all negotiations with representatives of whose jurisdiction the Board Employer is working for a renewal period of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven at least one (71) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Boardyear, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 except by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorBusiness Representative where conditions justify. The Xxxxxxx, or his appointed substitute, shall work on all overtime work providing they are qualified to do the work. Section 6. A Xxxxxxx, after having satisfactorily completed five (5) working days of employment for the Employer shall not be laid off or discharged so long as other UBC members are employed by the Employer, without just cause. In no case shall the Xxxxxxx be discharged, laid off or fired until the Business Representative or Assistant Business Representative has been notified to the effect that his work or conduct is unsatisfactory. If, after a thorough investigation, it can be proven that the Xxxxxxx is incompetent or insubordinate then he shall be discharged and the Business Representative or Assistant Business Representative shall appoint another Xxxxxxx. When the Employer's work force is temporarily cut down with only a Xxxxxxx remaining on the job and the Xxxxxxx is laid off, when rehiring, the Xxxxxxx, if available, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as the first man re-employed, providing he is necessary for qualified to perform the prompt investigation and settlement work. Section 7. In no instance shall the Xxxxxxx be discriminated against because of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent his affiliation with the permission Union or because of his activities on behalf of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedUnion. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7.01 The Local Employer agrees to recognize: (a) Three Union may appoint Representatives to be elected or otherwise select a appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternateunit who have completed the probationary period, and at least one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committeea member of the part-time staff. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees, together with one of whom shall be the President of the Union. (c) A Negotiating Committee comprised of three (3) employees who have completed the probationary period, at least one of who is a member of the part-time staff. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. The purpose of this Committee will be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling, job content, and other matters of mutual concern, but not grievances. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party at least once quarterly. Minutes of these meetings will be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) One Occupational Health and Safety Committee representative and one alternate who shall be selected or appointed by the Union. 7.02 The Union shall represent will provide the Employer with a list of its officers and Committee members. The Employer will be advised of any changes, additions, or deletions to this list. 7.03 It is understood that Union in all negotiations with representatives officials have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom Employer and will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in not leave their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform without obtaining permission from their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, and reporting to such supervisor on their return. It is understood that permission to leave regular work will not be unreasonably withheld. 7.04 The Employer agrees that Union Representatives may leave their work without loss of pay to attend to Union business subject to the following conditions: (a) Such business is between the Union and Management and the time shall be reasonably allowed devoted to the prompt handling of necessary business; (b) The Employer reserves the right to limit such time off as if it deems the time so taken to be excessive; (c) The Negotiating Committee members shall be compensated by the employer at their regular rate of pay for time spent during regularly scheduled working hours to a maximum of 7.5 hours each day for negotiating sessions between the Union and the Employer, up to but not including Arbitration. A member of the Negotiating Committee who is necessary scheduled to work an evening or night tour finishing on the actual day the parties are scheduled to meet will not be expected to work that scheduled tour and will be provided with an unpaid leave of absence for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancessuch tours. The Board will compensate stewards provisions in Article 15 – Hours Of Work and Union officers Scheduling with respect to time between tours shall not apply as a result of the application of this clause. (d) The Occupational Health and Safety representative shall be paid at his/her appropriate rate for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent attending meetings of the Committee and for carrying out his/her required duties. (e) Nurses who are members of the Grievance Committee shall be compensated at their regular rate for time spent investigating and processing grievances on the premises of the Employer during their scheduled working hours, up to but not including Arbitration. 7.05 The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative or consultant of the Ontario Nurses’ Association. (a) The parties will abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. (b) When faced with occupational health and safety decisions, the Home will not await full scientific or absolute certainty before taking reasonable action(s) including but not limited to, providing reasonably accessible personal protective equipment (PPE) that reduces risk and protects employees. i) The Home will ensure there is an adequate supply of Pandemic PPE. The Home will advise the JHSC the supply of Pandemic PPE on an annual basis and whenever they are required to advise the government. ii) Employees will be fit tested on hire and then on a bi-annual basis or at any other time as required by the Employer, the government of Ontario or any other public health authority. iii) The Home will maintain a pandemic plan, inclusive of an organizational risk assessment, that will be shared annually with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedJHSC. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 (a) The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed LABOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE consisting of not more than seven four (74) employees one representatives designated by the Union from 1358.1 and 1358.2 and four (4) representatives designated by the Employer. (b) The BARGAINING COMMITTEE consisting of whom will not more than five (5) employees, for the purpose of negotiating this agreement and its renewal. The President of Local 1358 shall be designated recognized as an alternate, and one additional member for the committee. (c) The GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE consisting of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with two (2) representatives of the Union union, who shall represent be stewards, and/or members of the Union in all negotiations with representatives Executive Board, for the purposes of processing grievances. With mutual consent of the Board for a renewal Parties, in writing, the President of this Agreement. the Union may be recognized as an additional member of the Committee. 9:02 The local union shall notify Employer will not be required to recognize or deal with employees on any of the Board Committees in Article 9 unless those employees have acquired seniority under Article 10 and the Union has notified the Employer in writing of the names of its bargaining committee such employees and the Committees of which they are members prior from time to the start of negotiationstime. 5.02 The Local 9:03 No employee shall leave his/her work on Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards business without prior consent, which consent shall be designated to represent cleared through the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area Director of the BoardEducation, or his/her designate and one of such stewards consent shall not be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsunreasonably withheld. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. 9:04 The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee Employee shall suffer no loss in of pay for any portion or benefits due to the requirement of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations attendance at meetings (per Article 9:01) with the BoardEmployer. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing 9:05 A full-time representative of the names Union may attend meetings of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsany of the Committees in Article 9:01. 5.06 The 9:06 It is the policy of the Parties that all correspondence between them (except for grievance handling and dues deduction matters) shall pass to and from the Director of Education and/or the Manager of Human Resources and the Union Secretary and/or the President of the Local union shall be supplied Union Local. 9:07 The Employer agrees to inform a new employee, at the time of hiring, that a Union agreement is in effect and to provide a copy of Board Corporate Services the Agreement. 9:08 A representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to interview each new employee within regular working hours and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas without loss of pay for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes during the first month of employment for the purpose of discussing with the new employee the benefit and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior duties of Union membership. 9:09 The Employer shall make available to the meeting/s.Union, upon request, information required by the Union regarding job descriptions, positions in the bargaining unit, job classifications, wage rates, a breakdown of point ratings in job evaluation, pension and welfare plans required for collective bargaining purposes. 9:10 Copies of all by-laws, rules and regulations adopted by the Employer which affect the members of this Union are to be forwarded to the Secretary of that Union. The Union shall receive the Policy Handbook and all updates. The Union shall receive copies of all annual budgets.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Company will, upon reasonable notification to the Human Resources Manager, or delegate, or the Duty Manager, permit reasonable access to designated areas of its premises by an accredited Union may representative for the purpose of business connected with the Union, providing said business shall not interfere with the operations of the department concerned. 5.02 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed reasonable number of not more than seven (7) shop stewards to assist employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with presenting their grievances to the representatives of the Union Company. There shall not be more than one (1) Xxxxxxx per department in each location; in the food and beverage departments there shall be allowances for one (1) xxxxxxx to represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives front of the Board for a renewal house employees and one (1) xxxxxxx to represent back of this Agreementthe house employees in each property. The local union Union shall notify the Board Company immediately in writing of any changes in the names personnel of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as Stewards before the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards Company shall be designated required to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsrecognize them. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function Any employee or Xxxxxxx shall not leave his/her working place to attend to Union business, or to service a grievance until he/she has secured permission from his/her Supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular work, they shall report to their Supervisor. Such business shall be to assist an employee in between the preparation Union and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedCompany. 5.04 Members The Company agrees that there will be no recrimination practiced against Stewards for carrying out their functions on behalf of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion Union, nor by reason of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardunion membership or lawful union activity. 5.05 The Local Union Negotiating Committee shall notify the Board in writing consist of the names Union Representative, an additional representative of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx the Union and stewardsfive (5) employees of the Company. 5.06 The President It is mutually agreed that employees shall not be eligible to serve as departmental Stewards or members on any Union committee established under this Collective Agreement until they have completed their probationary period. 5.07 In the event Management is intending to discipline or discharge an employee, prior to issuing such discipline Management shall advise such employee that discipline or discharge is pending; and furthermore, advise the employee that they may request to be accompanied by a Shop Xxxxxxx or a representative of the Local Union at a meeting where any employee is presented with a formal discipline or discharged. In the event an employee declines union representation, Management shall note this on the disciplinary notice. 5.08 Warnings in writing, other than suspension notices, shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and removed from an employee’s personnel file after one (1) year. Employees may view their employment records with the Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior Manager. At such time all stale dated warnings will be removed. Suspension notices are to the meeting/s.be removed after two

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7.01 The Union shall elect or otherwise appoint a Shop Committee consisting of the President and Vice President of Local Lodge No.2113 and Chief Stewards as provided for in Section 7.02. The members of the Shop Committee shall be employees of the Company covered by the Agreement. 7.02 The Union may appoint elect or otherwise select a bargaining committee which appoint and the Company shall recognize one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the day shift, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the afternoon shift and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx on the midnight shift. It is understood that complaints, grievances, etc., will be composed of communicated to management by not more than seven one (71) employees one Chief Xxxxxxx who may be accompanied by a Line Xxxxxxx. Additionally, the Company agrees that they will recognize an additional chief xxxxxxx, on any shift that employs more than 125 people. Individuals identified as Line Xxxxxxx(s) will remain in their area unless they do not have sufficient seniority to remain on the shift, or accept a promotion in line with their seniority, or if their product line is eliminated or moved. Individuals identified as Chief Stewards will remain in their area and on their shift for the period of whom their current respective term unless they accept a promotion in line with their seniority. 7.03 The Union shall notify the Company in writing, of the name of the members of the Shop Committee, Chief Stewards, Line Stewards and the Union's appointees on joint committees within fourteen days of ratification of this agreement, and of any subsequent changes. (a) For the purposes of improving communications between the parties and discussing matters of mutual concern, representatives of the Company will meet the Shop Committee once each month. Such meetings will be designated as held during the second week of each month on some mutually agreeable day of that week and the Company and the Union will exchange agendas of matter for discussion not later than seven days before each meeting. If an alternateagenda is not submitted by either party, it is understood that the month's meeting is cancelled. (b) In case of urgent matters, additional meetings shall be held at other times which are mutually agreeable to the Parties. 7.05 A Shop Committeeperson or Chief Xxxxxxx or Line Xxxxxxx shall, after notifying and receiving permission from their Supervisor, be permitted at reasonable times during working hours, to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to investigate or settle any complaint or grievance which may arise. The Company agrees that any such permission will not be unreasonably denied. When returning to their regular duties, the employee shall so notify their Supervisor. When the time is spent by a Shop Committee person or Chief Xxxxxxx or Line Xxxxxxx during their regular working hours, and one on the premises of whom the Company, and when permitted, for the purpose of investigating, settling or meeting with the Company, with respect to the complaint or grievance of an employee, they shall be employed paid at their straight time hourly rate of pay for time spent away from their regular duties. Notwithstanding the following the Company will recognize the functions of the President as justifiable paid time away from regular duties up to a maximum of thirty seven and a half (37.5) hours at straight time hours per week until January 7, 2005. Commencing January 10, 2005 the Company will recognize the functions of the President as justifiable paid time away from regular duties up to a maximum of thirty (30) straight time hours per week. In the event the President is not on the premises, the Company will recognize the Vice President or designate in maintenancethe same manner as the President. Such committeeThe Company agrees that, together with representatives should the number of bargaining unit employees rise above four-hundred and fifty (450), due to recall, or new hire, the President’s position will revert back to a full time normal work week position. Should this occur, the President will retain rights to their previously held overtime sharing group. Should the membership fall below four hundred and fifty (450), the President’s position will revert to the part time hours listed above. The Company agrees that the President, Vice President and the Benefits Representative of the Union shall represent be assigned to the day shift, should the Union request the shift assignment. 7.06 A Health and Safety Representative who has attained the status of “Certified Worker” (as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario in all negotiations with representatives of effect on the Board for a renewal date of this Agreementagreement, as a minimum standard) shall be appointed by the Local President. The local union President shall notify advise the Board Human Resources Department in writing of the names name of its bargaining committee members prior the appointed Health and Safety Representative. No Representative shall function as such until the Company has been so advised. The Health and Safety Representative will be excused from their regular duties to attend health and safety meetings and perform health and safety functions as required. For the start of negotiationsfirst three hundred twenty-five (325) employees the Company agrees they will designate one day (1) every week for the Health and Safety Representative to attend to Health and Safety duties. The company further agrees that for every additional three hundred and twenty-five (325) employees the Health and Safety Representative will be given an additional one (1) day per week to perform their duties. If required, the Health and Safety Representative will be excused from their regular duties to perform health and safety functions as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act. All Health and Safety duties will be performed in conjunction with the Company Health & Safety Coordinator. 5.02 7.07 Shop committeepersons, Chief Stewards and Line Stewards shall exercise the privileges herein provided in such a manner as to promote good order and shop discipline, and with the least possible interference with the regular duties of their employment. 7.08 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom Benefits Representative after receiving permission from the Company Plan Administrator will be selected as excused from their regular duties to attend joint benefit meetings with the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placeCompany Plan Administrator. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate purpose of these meetings is to investigate or settle any benefit related issue which may arise with the activities Company Plan Administrator. The Company agrees that any such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Company agrees that for the first four hundred and fifty (450) bargaining unit employees the Union Benefits representative will be given one day per week away from his or her regular duties to attend duties associated with this position in conjunction with the Human Resources plan administrator. The Company further agrees when the number of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall bargaining unit employees rises above four hundred and fifty (450) the Benefits Representative will be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual given two (2) days per week away from his or her regular duties. A xxxxxxx, with When the prior permission of bargaining unit employees rises above six hundred seventy five (675) the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall Union Benefits Representative will be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary given three (3) days per week away for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievanceshis or her regular duties. The Board Company agrees that should the number of employees rise above nine hundred (900) the Union’s Benefit Representative position will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled revert back to a full time normal work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedweek position. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Section 1. Employees selected by the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which to act as Union representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the grievance procedure shall be composed known as stewards. The xxxxxxx may have an alternate to act as xxxxxxx in the absence of the regular xxxxxxx. Section 2. The Employer agrees to admit not more than seven two (72) employees one of whom will be non-employee Union representatives to the Employer’s facility during the Employer’s normal office business hours Monday through Friday. Upon entering, such non-employee Union representatives shall identify themselves to the Employer or his designated as an alternate, and one of whom representative. Non-employee Union representatives shall be employed admitted for the purposes established herein and shall only be permitted in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives the areas of the Union shall represent facility designated by the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this AgreementEmployer or his designated representative. Section 3. The local union Union shall notify the Board Employer, in writing writing, of the names of its bargaining committee members prior the stewards and non-employee representatives before they will be recognized by the Employer. For the purposes of this article, appropriate Union representative business is defined as: A. representation of a member at any step of the grievance; B. representation of a member at a disciplinary conference; and, C. attendance at meetings between the Union and the Employer where their attendance is requested. The xxxxxxx shall be permitted reasonable time off with pay to conduct appropriate Union representative’s business as defined in this section. Section 4. Rules governing the activity of the Union xxxxxxx and alternate are as follows: 1. the xxxxxxx, or alternate, must provide advance notice to his/her division commander before beginning Union activities; 2. the xxxxxxx, or alternate, shall identify the reason for the request at the time Union activity time is requested; 3. the xxxxxxx, or alternate, shall not conduct Union activities in any work area without notifying the division commander in charge of that area of the nature of the Union activity; 4. the xxxxxxx, or alternate, shall cease Union activities immediately upon the reasonable order of the division commander; and, 5. failure to comply with such order may result in disciplinary action if it is found that the Union xxxxxxx, or alternate, is abusing the rules of this section. Section 5. Any changes made in the stewards, alternate stewards, or officers shall be furnished to the start of negotiationsEmployer before being recognized by the Employer. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7.01 The Local Employer agrees to recognize: (a) Three Union may appoint Representatives to be elected or otherwise select a appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternateunit who have completed the probationary period, and at least one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committeea member of the part-time staff. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees, together with one of whom shall be the President of the Union. (c) A Negotiating Committee comprised of three (3) employees who have completed the probationary period, at least one of who is a member of the part-time staff. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. The purpose of this Committee will be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling, job content, and other matters of mutual concern, but not grievances. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party at least once quarterly. Minutes of these meetings will be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) One Occupational Health and Safety Committee representative and one alternate who shall be selected or appointed by the Union. 7.02 The Union shall represent will provide the Employer with a list of its officers and Committee members. The Employer will be advised of any changes, additions, or deletions to this list. 7.03 It is understood that Union in all negotiations with representatives officials have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom Employer and will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in not leave their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform without obtaining permission from their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, and reporting to such supervisor on their return. It is understood that permission to leave regular work will not be unreasonably withheld. 7.04 The Employer agrees that Union Representatives may leave their work without loss of pay to attend to Union business subject to the following conditions: (a) Such business is between the Union and Management and the time shall be reasonably allowed devoted to the prompt handling of necessary business; (b) The Employer reserves the right to limit such time off as if it deems the time so taken to be excessive; (c) The Negotiating Committee members shall be compensated by the employer at their regular rate of pay for time spent during regularly scheduled working hours to a maximum of 7.5 hours each day for negotiating sessions between the Union and the Employer, up to but not including Arbitration. A member of the Negotiating Committee who is necessary scheduled to work an evening or night tour finishing on the actual day the parties are scheduled to meet will not be expected to work that scheduled tour and will be provided with an unpaid leave of absence for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancessuch tours. The Board will compensate stewards provisions in Article 15 – Hours Of Work and Union officers Scheduling with respect to time between tours shall not apply as a result of the application of this clause. (d) The Occupational Health and Safety representative shall be paid at his/her appropriate rate for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission attending meetings of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off Committee and for servicing grievances is being abusedcarrying out his/her required duties. 5.04 Members (e) Nurses who are members of the bargaining committee Grievance Committee shall suffer no loss in pay be compensated at their regular rate for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with investigating and processing grievances on the Boardpremises of the Employer during their scheduled working hours, up to but not including Arbitration. 5.05 7.05 The Local Union shall notify have the Board in writing right to have the assistance of a representative or consultant of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsOntario Nurses’ Association. 5.06 7.06 The President of parties will abide by the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services Occupational Health and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.Safety Act.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven five (75) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenanceinstructors. Such committee, together with the President of the Local Union and representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union Local Union shall notify the Board Superintendent of Human Resources in writing of the names of its local bargaining committee members at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 6.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven four (74) stewards (one of whom will may be selected designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards). 5.03 6.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee instructor in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual dutiesgrievances. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorinstructor's principal (such permission not to be unreasonably withheld), shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work Until such time spent with the permission of as the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the privilege of such time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee , stewards shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work work-time spent with such permission in servicing grievances. 6.04 Members of the bargaining committee, for any portion of their regularly scheduled work-time spent with the permission of the Board in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 negotiation meetings, shall suffer no loss in pay. The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, stewards (indicating which is the Chief Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx) and stewardsmembers of the bargaining committee and of any changes therein from time to time. 5.06 6.05 The President Local Union may elect, at any time, to have the assistance of representatives of the Union when dealing with matters affecting this collective agreement. 6.06 The Board will offer the Local union shall be supplied Union no more than ten (10) minutes during orientation sessions without loss of pay for the purpose of acquainting a copy of Board Corporate Services new employee about membership in the Local Union and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas the employee’s responsibilities and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior obligation to the meeting/s.Board and to the Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 4.01 The Local Employer recognizes the right of the Union may appoint to select or otherwise select appoint a bargaining number of stewards to assist employees in presenting any complaints or grievances they have to representatives of the Employer. In no case, however, shall the number of stewards exceed two (2) for the first fifty (50) employees and one (1) additional xxxxxxx for every additional twenty-five (25). The Union will advise the Employer, in writing, of the identity of Union representatives and the Employer shall not be obliged to recognize such persons until it has been so informed. 4.02 The Union acknowledged that stewards have regular duties to perform as employees of the Employer and that such employees will not leave their regular duties for the purpose of conducting business in connection with the Administration of the Agreement or the investigation or presentation of grievances, without first obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx or immediate Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer will pay stewards at their regular hourly rate for time spent attending such meeting during their working hours. 4.03 Representatives of the Union will have access to visit job sites or convening yards during normal working hours subject to the following: a) The Union representative shall identify himself to the job Xxxxxxx upon arriving at a job site; b) In no case will such representative interfere with the progress of work. 4.04 The Union has the right to appoint the members of a Negotiating Committee. Employees on the committee which shall be composed paid by the Employer at their regular hourly rates for all time spent on negotiating a collective agreement with the Employer, whenever this takes place during the regular working hours of not more than seven (7) the employees one of whom concerned. 4.05 Union stewards will be designated as an alternatelaid off only in proportion to the employee numbers outlined in article 4.01. This means that one union xxxxxxx may be laid off after 25 employees have been laid off, and one of whom additional union xxxxxxx may be laid off for each additional 25 employees laid off. This article shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of apply only if the Union shall represent union xxxxxxx is able to perform the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that available at the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedof layoff. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7.01 The Local Company acknowledges the right of the Union may to appoint or otherwise select Union Stewards who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of representing employees in the handling of complaints and grievances. 7.02 The Company agrees to recognize a bargaining committee which maximum of fifteen (15) stewards, one (1) of whom shall be composed the Chief Xxxxxxx. It is further recognized that any stewards will be able to represent any bargaining unit employee. 7.03 The Company agrees that for every one hundred (100) new employees added to the complement beyond the current three hundred and sixty- three (363), the Union will be granted one (1) additional xxxxxxx. 7.04 The Company shall be notified by the Union of the names of the Union Stewards. 7.05 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee of not more than seven four (74) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, plus the Local Union President and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationsUnit Chairperson. 5.02 The Local 7.06 When the legitimate business of a Grievance Committee member or Union may also appoint or otherwise select up Xxxxxxx requires him to seven leave his work station and/or department, he shall first receive permission from his supervisor (7) stewards one of whom will such permission shall not be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsunreasonably withheld). 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function 7.07 The Company agrees that stewards and Grievance Committee members shall be to assist an employee not suffer loss of pay for time spent in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement handling of grievances. If the Company requires the presence of any members of the grievance committee to a grievance meeting, who is not at work, they shall be paid at time and one half (1 ½) their regular rate of pay. If the Company has to change the employee’s scheduled time of work to attend such meetings, it will be mutually agreed between the employee, the Union and the Company. a) Once a matter has been referred to Arbitration the Parties may agree to adjourn and refer the matter/matters to non-binding mediation. b) The Board Mediator will compensate stewards be agreed upon by the parties. c) Proceedings before the mediator shall be informal in nature and Union officers no record of the proceedings shall be made. d) The Mediator shall have the authority to meet separately with any person or persons but, unless the parties agree in writing to mediation- arbitration, will not have the authority to compel resolution of the dispute. e) If no resolution is reached during the mediation conference, the mediator shall provide the parties with an immediate oral advisory opinion which shall be non-binding, will not be publicly communicated and cannot be referred to in any subsequent arbitration hearing concerning the dispute. f) The Company agrees to pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work up to three (3) Grievance Committee members for time spent attending grievance mediation meetings with the permission Company. g) The costs of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union Mediator shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services borne equally by the Union and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.Company.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Company agrees to recognize the following Committees of the Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed to represent the employees for the purposes described herein: a) A Shop Xxxxxxx Committee of not more than seven ten (710) Members who shall be employees one of the Company covered by this Agreement. However, no more than four (4) Members shall attend any meeting between Management and Union. b) A Negotiating Committee comprised of, at least, three (3) Members of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom one (1) shall be employed in maintenance. Such committeeChief Shop Xxxxxxx, together with representatives selected by the Union to act on behalf of the Union shall represent in negotiating a Collective Agreement, or renewal thereof, with the Company. As employees increase, the Committee should be comprised of one (1) representative for every fifty (50) employees. c) An Industrial Relations Committee comprised of a maximum of three (3) Shop Stewards (elected by the Shop Xxxxxxx group) to meet quarterly (or as needed by mutual agreement) with Management representatives in order to address matters of concern regarding the Union in all negotiations with representatives Member- ship and day to day operations at the site. d) The Union will be given one (1) hour on the first day of the Board AVSEC course to privately address new employees. 5.02 The Members of the Shop, Negotiating, Health and Safety and Industrial Relations Commit- tees shall be employees designated by the Union as outlined in Local Lodge 16 Bylaws or by Union discretion. a) The Union Negotiating Committee shall be granted the time off with pay during direct negotiations. b) The Company will grant a Leave of Absence, without pay, to Members of the Union’s Negotiating committee for a renewal the purposes of this Agreement. preparation, provided the Company is given reasonable notice in writing. 5.03 The local union Union shall notify the Board Company in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members the employees who are Members of the Negotiating, Grievance and Industrial Relations Committees and the Company shall not be required to recognize them until so notified. 5.04 The Company recognizes that the necessity for performance by a Shop Xxxxxxx, Senior Xxxxxxx, Chief Shop Xxxxxxx and Local Lodge Executive of the functions provided by Article 5.01 hereof for settlement of a complaint or grievance, can commonly arise during his regulars scheduled working hours and agrees that, within 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 he shall obtain permission of his immediate Supervisor, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, and when resuming his regular duties he shall report to the Supervisor. The Chief Shop Xxxxxxx will receive two (2) days off from his regular scheduled shift per month to perform Union related business. The Company will pay the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx his regular rate of pay. 5.05 An employee will be entitled to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present when being presented with any discipline that will be noted in his file or in any meeting that the employee may reason- ably believe could lead to disciplinary action. Prior to any disciplinary action being taken by the Company, the employee will have the opportunity to have his/her case presented at a meeting, as part of the Company’s investi- gation. The employee and the Shop Xxxxxxx will be advised in advance as to the nature of the matter giving rise to the meeting. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prevent the Company from removing an employee from the workplace with pay, pending an investigative meeting with the employee. Notice of such removal shall be given to the affected employee, in the pres- ence of a Shop Xxxxxxx. Following the investigative meeting with the employee, the Company may remove the employee without pay, pending the completion of an investigation, provided the Company’s investigation does not exceed four (4) days, as outlined below. Should the Company’s inves- tigation exceed four (4) days, the employee shall be paid from the fifth (5th) day onwards, until such time as the Company completes their investigation and notifies the employee in writing of any determination with respect to disciplinary action to be taken. Every effort will be made to present discipline during the employee’s regularly scheduled shift and within four (4) days of the incidents giving rise to the discipline. All discipline shall be presented in private and out of public view. A Shop Xxxxxxx who is present when any Member is presented with discipline will be provided reasonable time to counsel the Member, investigate and file a grievance as required, without loss of pay. The Company will provide to the Union all docu- mentation, evidence or particulars relied upon by the Company, prior to the start issuance of negotiations. 5.02 The Local discipline. Note: A coaching meeting can take place without a Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom representative however if requested by the employee a Union repre- sentative will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsmade available. 5.06 The President District Chairperson or his/her designate will be allocated one (1) hour of time during the Local union shall be supplied a copy initial training of Board Corporate Services new employees in order to familiarize the employees with the Union and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.Collective Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 (a) The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select elect, and the Employer will recognize a bargaining committee which shall be Plant Committee composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate6 employees, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe skilled trades representative. Such committeeOne of these six shall be designated as Chairperson. In addition, together with representatives of the Union shall represent may appoint, or elect, and the Union in all Employer will recognize one skilled trades presentative whose duties are to investigate or process grievances relating to skilled trades employees, and to present skilled trades employees during negotiations with representatives of for the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union provisions of Articles 1(b) and 7.1(c) shall apply to the skilled trades presentative. Each member of the Plant Committee and the skilled trades representative shall, at the time of their 3 year appointment to Local 1411, have not less than 6 months' service with the Employer. The Union will notify the Board Employer in writing of the names of its bargaining the Plant Committee members, the Chairperson of the Committee and the skilled trades representative from time to time. The Employer will not be required to recognize any employee as a member of the plant Committee or as the skilled trades representative until having received such notice in writing. Elected Local 1411 representatives will serve a 3 year term. (b) No member of the Plant Committee shall leave their work or work station to investigate or process a grievance without notifying the supervisor of their department and obtaining the supervisor's consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. (c) The Employer will pay members of the plant committee for all scheduled hours worked in investigating and processing grievances and negotiating this Agreement and the renewal of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article 15 of this Agreement provided that, in the opinion of the Employer, the amount of time so spent is not unreasonable and this entitlement is not being otherwise abused. Where in the opinion of the Employer, either the entitlement provided in the Article is being abused or the time spent is unreasonable, the Employer reserves the right to limit the amount paid for such time spent. (d) In the event of a reduction in the work force, members prior of the Plant Committee shall be retained at work provided there is work available which they are qualified to perform. (e) Members of the Plant Committee will be assigned to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up day shift provided they are qualified to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as do the Chief Xxxxxxxwork which is available. One of such stewards No grievance shall be designated to represent lie against the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and Employer in the event that such assignment results in any other employee being transferred or laid off. (a) The Union may appoint or elect and the Employer will recognize one Xxxxxxx for the second shift and one Xxxxxxx for the third shift when such shifts are operating in a plant. An employee, at the time of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxxappointment as a Xxxxxxx, may not have less than 6 months' service with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesEmployer. The Board Union will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board Employer in writing of the names name of its officers, Chief each Xxxxxxx and stewardsfrom time to time. The Employer will not be required to recognize any employee as a Xxxxxxx until having received such notice in writing. 5.06 (b) No Xxxxxxx shall leave their work or work station to investigate or process a grievance without notifying the supervisor of their department and obtaining the supervisor's consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. (c) The President Employer will pay Stewards for all scheduled hours worked in investigating and processing grievances in accordance with the provisions of Article 15 of this agreement provided that, in the opinion of the Local union shall be supplied Employer, the amount of time so spent is not unreasonable and this entitlement is not being otherwise abused. Where in the opinion of the Employer, either the entitlement provided in the Article is being abused or the time spent is unreasonable, the Employer reserves the right to limit the amount paid for such time spent. (d) Under the terms of Article 7.1 or 7.2 a copy representative of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 the Union who works on the same shift in the same plant as a new employee may introduce themselves during regular working hours prior to the meeting/s.that employee.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven five (75) employees employees, not more than one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one (1) of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe same department or school. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union committee shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing National Representative may form part of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to committee, if the start of negotiationsLocal Union so desires. 5.02 6.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven eight (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx8) stewards. One of such stewards shall be designated The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Officer to represent the employees engaged Local in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsGrievance process. 5.03 6.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual dutiesgrievances. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorsupervisor (in the case of school secretaries, the principal), shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Until such time as the Board will compensate believes the privilege of such time off is being abused, stewards and Union officers shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with such permission in servicing grievances. 6.04 Members of the bargaining committee, for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee attending negotiation meetings, shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardpay. 5.05 6.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, stewards and stewardsmembers of the bargaining committee and of any changes therein from time to time. 5.06 6.06 The President Board shall arrange with one of the Local stewards at the Catholic Education Centre to speak to each new employee for not more than twenty (20) minutes during a monthly orientation period without loss of pay for the purpose of acquainting the new employee about membership in the Union and the employee's responsibilities and obligations to the Board and to the Union. 6.07 a) The Board agrees to establish a committee comprised of two (2) representatives of the union and two (2) representatives of the Board. Where so requested by an injured worker, the committee’s terms of reference will be to make recommendations to affected employees and the Board regarding employment opportunities for injured workers, including modification to the existing jobs and descriptions of other jobs appropriate to such employee’s capabilities. The Committee will take into account: i) the type of work the individual is capable of performing; ii) the medical and physical restrictions imposed on the individual by a legally qualified medical practitioner(s); iii) the level of the individual’s physical and occupational abilities; iv) the level of educational qualifications possessed by the individual; and v) the type of training or modifications of the job required in order for the individual to fully and capably perform the major responsibilities of an available rehabilitative employment assignment. b) Should jobs be recommended by the committee requiring a new wage rate, the committee shall advise the Board and the Union, the parties shall meet to negotiate an appropriate rate of pay for the new job or classification. c) In order to achieve a safe return to work for an injured employee, the Board shall provide a written plan of accommodation to the injured employee notwithstanding Article 6.07 (a) Such plan of accommodation shall provide a provision to address any change in the accommodated employee’s circumstances. 6.08 Any appointments requiring union representation to Joint Committees shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to established in consultation with the meeting/s.Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 3.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a. The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select Employer will recognize a bargaining committee Stewards Committee which shall be composed consist of not more than seven two (72) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with stewards who are representatives of the Union shall represent employees in the Union in all negotiations with representatives processing of the Board for a renewal of this Agreementgrievances. The local union Employer shall notify the Board in writing be advised of the names of its bargaining committee members prior from time to the start of negotiationstime. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to b. CLAC Representatives represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area all matters pertaining to this Agreement. They are authorized to negotiate amendments to or renewal of this Agreement and to enforce all rights of the Boardemployees under this Agreement and under the law. c. CLAC Representatives shall request in advance the permission of the General Manager of the Lodge, or in her absence her designate, before conducting any business in the Retirement Lodge and one of such stewards shall not unreasonably interfere with the work in the Retirement Lodge. 3.02 A Xxxxxxx shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenancegranted time off, courierwithout loss of wages, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances a grievance where such grievance must reasonably be dealt with during working hours. The Xxxxxxx must first obtain permission from her supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Upon completion of her business, the Xxxxxxx will report to her supervisor and then return to her regular duties. 3.03 Within the first thirty (30) calendar days of a new employee’s employment the Employer shall so inform the Union and shall permit a Union representative to interview each new employee for a period of ten (10) minutes during working hours without loss of pay. 3.04 The Union has the right to appoint two (2) employees to a bargaining committee. These employees shall be paid by the Employer at regular hourly rates for all time spent on negotiating a collective agreement with the Employer whenever this takes place during their scheduled working hours, up to and including conciliation but not thereafter. 3.05 The Employer agrees to supply and make available to the employee's supervisor Union for the posting of seniority lists and Union notices one (1) bulletin board in such place so as to inform all employees in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission bargaining unit of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission activities of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedUnion. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select will elect a bargaining committee committee, in accordance to its by-laws, which shall be composed of not more than seven five (75) employees one employees. In the event of whom will be designated as an alternatea vacancy on this Committee, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe Local Union may appoint or select a member to fill this position. Such committee, together with representatives the President of the Union Local Union, shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing National Representative may form part of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationscommittee. 5.02 6.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven four (74) stewards stewards, one of whom will may be selected designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated Grievance Officer, as follows: - one (1) xxxxxxx to represent the employees engaged in caretaking North York, - one (1) xxxxxxx to represent employees engaged in each Field Service Area of the BoardEtobicoke/York, - one (1) xxxxxxx to represent employees engaged in Toronto, and - one of such stewards shall be designated (1) xxxxxxx to represent those employees engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsScarborough/East York. 5.03 6.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual dutiesgrievances. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x his/her immediate supervisorsupervisor (such permission not to be unreasonably withheld), shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Until such time as the Board will compensate believes the privilege of such time off is being abused or deemed excessive by the Board, stewards and Union officers shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work-time spent with such permission in servicing grievances. 6.04 Members of the bargaining committee, for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee attending negotiation meetings, shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 pay. The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx stewards (indicating which is the Grievance Officer) and stewardsmembers of the bargaining committee and of any changes therein from time to time. No more than one (1) bargaining committee member shall be selected from any one instructional site. 5.06 6.05 The President Local Union may elect, at any time, to have the assistance of representatives of the Local union Union when dealing with matters affecting this collective Agreement. 6.06 The Board shall be supplied a copy arrange with one of Board Corporate Services the stewards at the Catholic Education Centre to speak to each new employee for not more than twenty (20) minutes during the orientation period without loss of pay for the purpose of acquainting the new employee about membership in the Union and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas the employee's responsibilities and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior obligations to the meeting/s.Board and to the Union. Rehabilitative Employment Committee a) The Board agrees to establish a committee comprised of one (1) representative of the Union and one (1) representative of the Board. Where so requested by an injured worker, the committee’s terms of reference will be to make recommendations to affected employees and the Board regarding employment opportunities for injured workers, including modifications to the existing jobs and descriptions of other jobs appropriate to such employees’ capabilities. The committee will take into account: (i) the type of work the individual is capable of performing; (ii) the medical and physical restrictions imposed on the individual by a legally qualified medical practitioner(s); (iii) the level of the individual’s physical and occupational abilities; (iv) the level of educational qualifications possessed by the individual; and (v) the type of training or modifications of the job required in order for the individual to fully and capably perform the major responsibilities of an available rehabilitative employment assignment. b) Should jobs be recommended by the committee requiring a new wage rate, the committee shall advise the Board and the Union, the parties shall meet to negotiate an appropriate rate of pay for the new job classification.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with Authorized representatives of the Union shall represent have access to the Union in all negotiations with representatives permanent commercial manufacturing and pipe fabricating shop of the Board Employer provided that the Employer is notified of the visit prior to entering the shop, for a renewal the purpose of adjusting whatever grievance may develop from time to time throughout the life of this Agreement, provided however, that such representatives do not interfere unnecessarily with the employees or cause them to neglect their work and that they comply with the Employer's rules and that the Employer shall not be liable for any injury to such representative while on the Employer's premises, other than injury which results from the Employer's negligence. An employee who is a member shall be appointed as a Xxxxxxx in each permanent commercial manufacturing and fabricating shop of the Employer by the Business Manager or Business Agent of the Union having jurisdiction. In addition to his regular work, the Xxxxxxx shall be permitted to perform during working hours those of his union duties which cannot be performed at other times. The local union Union agrees that such duties shall notify be performed as expeditiously as possible, and the Board in writing Employer agrees to allow the Xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The appointed Shop Xxxxxxx will have sole care and control of all the United Association Pipe Fabrication Labels. Those labels not under the control of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards Shop Xxxxxxx shall be designated to represent under the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President control of the Local union Union having Jurisdiction over the fabrication Facility. The Xxxxxxx shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasthe second to last non- apprentice classification worker to be laid off, 48 hours prior provided he has the necessary qualifications to perform the meeting/s.work required. It is agree that if there are only Metal Trades classification workers in the shop then the Xxxxxxx will be from the Metal Trades classification.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Canadian National Standard Agreement for a Commercial Manufacturing and Pipe Fabrication Shop, Canadian National Standard Agreement for a Commercial Manufacturing and Pipe Fabrication Shop

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 Section 7.1. The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select Employer will recognize a bargaining committee which shall be composed Chief Xxxxxxx and nine (9) employees, selected by the Union, to act as Stewards for the purpose of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, processing grievances and one of whom shall be employed attending meetings in maintenance. Such committee, together accordance with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal provisions of this Agreement. Of the nine (9) employee stewards: (a) no more than four (4) can be selected from the same Department or Agency; (b) no more than two (2) can be selected from the same Department or Agency that has sixty (60) or fewer bargaining unit members; (c) no more than one (1) can come from the same Department or Agency that has twenty- five (25) or fewer bargaining unit members; and (d) no more than two (2) can be selected from the same work group within the same Department or Agency. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up designate one (1) alternate Xxxxxxx in Public Facilities Management Department to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged act in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one Xxxxxxx(s). In addition, the Employer will recognize the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer as officers of the other stewards may act in their placelocal Union and a staff representative of Ohio Council 8, AFSCME, AFL-CIO as a Union representative. No employee shall be recognized by the Employer as an officer, Xxxxxxx or alternate Xxxxxxx of the local Union or as a staff representative of Ohio Council 8, AFSCME, AFL-CIO until the Union has presented the Employer with written certification of that person's selection or appointment. Section 7.2. Whenever possible, the investigation and writing of grievances shall be conducted outside of scheduled work hours. In any event, each Department shall be limited to no more than Section 7.3. Staff representatives of Ohio Council 8, AFSCME, AFL-CIO will be recognized by the Employer and admitted to the Employer's facilities, at a time which does not disrupt the operations of the Department, for the purpose of investigating and processing of grievances or attending meetings as permitted herein, upon receipt of reasonable advance notice to the appropriate Director or his or her designee. Section 7.4. Rules governing the activity of Union representatives are as follows: (1) An Officer, Xxxxxxx or alternate Xxxxxxx of the local Union shall not leave his assigned work area to conduct Union business until he has been released by his immediate supervisor. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx Union shall conot conduct Union activities pertaining to the investigation or processing of a grievance in any work areas without notifying and obtaining the prior approval of the Director or his or her designee. Other Union activities are to be done in non-ordinate working times in non-working areas. Release time to conduct Union business in accordance with this provision shall not be unreasonably withheld by the activities of such stewardsEmployer. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall Section 7.5. During a reduction of force, the listed Union representatives may be to assist an employee retained out of line of seniority in the preparation and presentation of grievances to following sequence provided that they can perform the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission full scope of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied required duties on a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.forthwith basis:

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 Negotiating Committee 7:01 The Local Company acknowledges the right of the Union may to elect or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of five (5) members to negotiate on contractual matters with the Company. Grievance Committee 7:02 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed Committee consisting of not more than seven four (74) employees (one [1] to be a Shop Xxxxxxx concerned with the Grievance) and one (1) member of whom will such committee shall be designated as Convenor of the Committee. Grievance Stewards 7:03 The Company agrees to recognize three (3) Shop Stewards and a Chief Xxxxxxx for X. X. Xxxxx Enterprises Ltd. on the understanding that further Stewards may be warranted should there be an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed increase in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives the Time Study Stewards 7:04 Two (2) employees who have been selected by the Local of the Union shall represent will be trained with the Company personnel and kept current on any changes in Time Study Applications. Compensation Chairman/Benefit Xxxxxxx 7:05 The Company will recognize the Union's Compensation Chairman/Benefit Xxxxxxx, and in his absence, his delegate. Duties of Union Officers 7:06 The Union acknowledges that stewards as well as other members of the union committee and union officers, will continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the company. Before leaving their regular duties stewards as well as officers of the union will ask permission from their Compensation of Union Officers 7:07 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officers will not absent themselves from their regular duties, unreasonably, in all order to deal with grievances of employees, and that in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such employees for time spent in dealing with employees’ grievances at their hourly rate. 7:08 Four (4) members of the Local Union Negotiating Committee will be paid their regular hourly rate for up to ten (10) days, for time spent in negotiations when actively involved in negotiations with representatives the Company Negotiation Committee. 7:09 The Company recognizes the right of the Board for a renewal of this Agreementunion to place the President and Chief Xxxxxxx on permanent day shift. The local union shall notify Company recognizes the Board in writing right of the names of its bargaining committee members prior union to place the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In Vice President on day shift during the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewardsPresident from operations. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select COMPANY agrees to recognize one (1) shop xxxxxxx and a bargaining committee which chief shop xxxxxxx, who shall be composed elected or appointed by the UNION and who shall have attained seniority. 5.02 The COMPANY agrees to recognize a UNION committee comprising of not more than seven two (72) employees members, one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one (1) of whom shall be employed the chief shop xxxxxxx and the other one (1), the shop xxxxxxx, for the purpose of meeting with the COMPANY to discuss grievances in maintenance. Such committee, together accordance with representatives the grievance procedure outlined in Article VI as well as for the purpose of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal administration and application of this Agreement. agreement. 5.03 The local union UNION shall notify the Board COMPANY in writing of the name of the chief shop xxxxxxx and shop xxxxxxx, the date of their appointment, and their term in office, together with the names of its bargaining committee members prior to other officers of the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as local UNION before the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards COMPANY shall be designated required to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedrecognize them. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss The UNION agrees that, its officers, its agents, representatives and members will not engage in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work union activities on company time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardor on company property except as authorized by this Agreement. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify UNION acknowledges that the Board in writing shop stewards, as well as other employees, have regular duties to perform on behalf of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsCOMPANY. 5.06 The President chief shop xxxxxxx and the shop xxxxxxx may request to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to UNION business subject to the following conditions: (a) Such business must be between the UNION and the management. (b) The time shall be devoted to the handling of UNION/management business. (c) The shop xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his supervisor concerned before leaving his work. They shall state their destination to their supervisor together with the reasons. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. (d) The time away from work shall be reported in accordance with the time keeping methods of the Local union shall department in which the shop xxxxxxx is employed. (e) The COMPANY reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be supplied a copy excessive, which action will not be taken unreasonably. 5.07 The UNION may appoint two (2) employees to serve on the joint Health and Safety Committee, which will operate in accordance with The Occupational Health and Safety Act of Board Corporate Services Ontario, and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.regulations therefore.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select Hospital agrees to recognize a bargaining committee which shall be Grievance Committee composed of not (i) The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than seven four (74) employees one (full-time, part-time and casual). (ii) The parties agree to inform each other in advance of whom their desire to invite an observer to any negotiation meeting and such observer will be designated admitted if mutually agreed. (b) The Hospital agrees to recognize employees as union stewards provided the Union has notified the Hospital, in writing, of the name(s) of such employees. The Hospital agrees to recognize one (1) xxxxxxx for every fifteen (15) employees. 6.02 All committee members, stewards and members of the Union Executive must have completed their probationary period. 6.03 Where the parties mutually agree that there are matters that would be beneficial if discussed at a Joint Consultation Committee meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall apply. An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an alternateagenda of matters proposed to be discussed. It is understood that such committee will not be used to discuss grievances or other matters that are more properly the subject of negotiations. Union representatives shall receive their regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at such meetings. 6.04 The Union acknowledges and agrees that members of such committees and stewards have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and only such time as is reasonably necessary for the prompt processing of Union business will be consumed by such persons during working hours. 6.05 The Union committee members and stewards will first obtain the immediate supervisor's permission before undertaking Union business. When such Union business has been completed, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenancethe employee will advise the immediate supervisor. Such committeepermission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.06 In accordance with this understanding, together it is agreed that: (a) Each member of the said negotiating committee shall receive her regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at negotiating meetings with representatives of the Union Hospital up to, but not including, conciliation. The Hospital agrees to recognize a negotiating committee of not more than four (4) employees (full-time, part-time and casual) with no more than two (2) members of the committee from any one department. (b) The grievance committee, a xxxxxxx, and the grievor(s) shall represent receive their regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to servicing grievances, up to thirty minutes (30) to assist the Union grievor(s) in all negotiations completion of the grievance form or attendance at grievance meetings with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiationsHospital up to, but not including, arbitration. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 6.01 The Local Employer agrees to recognize one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and two (2) Union may appoint Stewards elected or otherwise select a appointed from among the employees in the bargaining committee which unit. 6.02 The duty of the Stewards shall be composed of not more than seven (7to represent employee(s) employees one of whom will be designated and to process grievances or complaints as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed outlined in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal grievance procedure of this Agreement. . 6.03 The local union shall notify Union will inform the Board Employer, in writing writing, of the names of its bargaining committee members prior the Stewards and of any subsequent changes and the Employer will not be required to recognize such Stewards until notification from the start of negotiationsUnion has been received. 5.02 6.04 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to seven (7) stewards one perform on behalf of whom will be selected as the Chief XxxxxxxEmployer. One of such stewards Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without first receiving permission from their supervisor. Such permission shall be designated to represent granted based on operational requirements and shall not be withheld unreasonably. It is understood that operational requirements may require the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual dutiesregular duties at any time. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, It is further understood that any cancelled or interrupted meetings would be rescheduled or resumed as soon as possible. (a) Meetings involving grievances or complaints arising from this Collective Agreement shall be reasonably allowed such time off as at times agreed to between the Union and the Employer. (b) A grievor, a Union Xxxxxxx, or an employee whose participation is necessary for at a meeting arranged between the prompt investigation Employer and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and the Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee who attends such a meeting during his/her normal working hours shall suffer no loss in of pay or benefits for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Boardmeeting. Whenever possible, any such meetings will be scheduled during the working hours of the parties involved. At any such meeting, the grievor is entitled to be assisted by his/her Xxxxxxx and a Staff Representative of OPSEU when necessary. 5.05 (c) The Local Union shall notify University agrees that the Board in writing Staff Representative of OPSEU may enter the workplace and speak with members of the names of its officersUnion during working hours subject to advanced notice being provided to the Director, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Campus Community Police, Emergency Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasFire Safety, 48 hours prior or their designate. Access to the meeting/s.certain areas may be restricted for security and/or privacy reasons.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 Section 1 The Local Agency recognizes the Union may appoint or otherwise select a Xxxxxxx system for the purpose of promoting an effective relationship between supervisors and employees by helping to settle problems at the lowest possible level. Stewards, as representative of the Union, recognize that the supervisor is responsible for determining the quality, quantity and timeliness of work performed. Section 2 The Union shall designate and the Agency agrees to recognize one xxxxxxx and one alternate from each organizational segment of the bargaining committee which shall unit (for example, NDCC, LB, MAPB, PRB, Animal Center Unit, Building Maintenance Unit, Clinical Center Maintenance Unit, Automated Systems Unit, Office of Resource Management, and Power Plant Unit). The alternate will function for the regular xxxxxxx only in cases where the xxxxxxx is on extended leave. There will be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom Chief Xxxxxxx recognized from the bargaining unit. The stewards will be designated as an alternatein writing to the Labor Management Branch, and one the designations will be kept current. Section 3 Local 2419 shall give the agency LRO, a list of whom shall be employed in maintenanceOfficers, Stewards, and other designated Union Representatives, within thirty (30) days after each general election. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union AFGE Local 2419 shall notify the Board in writing Agency whenever any changes are made to this list. Section 4 The Parties agree that the function of the names of its bargaining committee members prior xxxxxxx is to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, gather pertinent facts regarding employee complaints and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act grievances in their placedesignated area of stewardship and to attempt to resolve them through established lines of supervision. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in area of stewardship, including representation under the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorgrievance procedure, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as within the organizational unit in which he/she is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievancesemployed. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abused. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of Local 2419 or their designee, may assign a xxxxxxx from another organizational unit on a case-by- case basis if a special need exists in an individual case. It is understood that such an assignment will not be made routinely. The President of Local 2419 will notify the Local union shall Labor Relations Officer, ORS, and the Labor Management Branch, OHRM, as appropriate, in advance of such exceptions. Section 5 The xxxxxxx will be supplied allowed time away from their job to transact authorized functions as noted in Section 4 above, after requesting and receiving permission from their immediate supervisor. The Agency agrees to provide official time to process grievances, and for Union Officials to perform representational duties in accordance with Article 6, Official Time. The xxxxxxx will inform the immediate supervisor where he/she plans to go and will indicate the time required. The urgency of the workload at the time of the request will be the controlling factor in granting the request. The xxxxxxx also must obtain permission from the supervisor of the employee with whom he/she wants to meet. Upon completion of their business, the xxxxxxx and the employee will report back to their respective immediate supervisors. Section 6 The Parties agree that time away from the assigned work area granted to stewards and employees will not be used for discussion of matters connected with the internal management or operation of the Union; the collection of dues or assessments, the solicitation of memberships, campaigning for elective office in the Union; the distribution of literature or authorization cards; or the solicitation of grievances or complaints. The Union recognizes its responsibility to ensure that the stewards do not abuse this authority by unduly absenting themselves from their assigned work areas and the stewards will make every effort to perform their authorized functions in a copy proper and expeditious manner. Section 7 All internal Union business will be conducted during the non-duty hours of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasthe employees concerned. Official working hours include rest periods or breaks, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.but do not include lunch periods.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 9.01 The Local Union may appoint Business Representative of the Council shall have access to all working areas during working hours as necessary for the administration of this Agreement, but in no case shall his visits interfere with the progress of the work. When visiting a job, he will first advise the superintendent or otherwise select a bargaining committee which other supervisory personnel as designated by the Employer. Where clearance is required from the owner it is the responsibility of the Council to obtain such clearance. The Council agrees to give such assistance as is required of it by the Employer to secure competent and qualified men. 9.02 The Employer agrees to recognize one (1) xxxxxxx for up to twenty (20) employees or major fraction thereafter, (on tunnel projects one xxxxxxx per shift per shaft will be recognized), but shall not be obliged to recognize such stewards until the job superintendent, or the xxxxxxx on the job if there is no job superintendent, has been informed by the Business Representative of the appointment; such appointment shall be composed of not more than confirmed by the Union in writing to the Employer within seven (7) employees one of whom working days thereafter. The xxxxxxx will not be designated as an alternateexcluded from overtime work on his crew, provided he is able to do the work required, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placelast two men retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. The Local Union's Chief Employer will recognize one (1) Teamster xxxxxxx in addition to the foregoing where more than four (4) Teamsters are employed. On tunnel projects, the Union has the right to refer to Employer a Union Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate on each tunnel project at the activities commencement of the project or the shift subject to a Letter of Understanding shown as Appendix "A" attached. It is agreed that such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function employee shall be to assist an employee either the first or second person in the preparation and presentation of grievances to Labourers' bargaining unit on the employee's supervisor and in project. Union acknowledges Union Xxxxxxx has same responsibilities as other employees on the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedproject. 5.04 Members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 7.01 The Local Union may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not more than seven (7) employees one of whom will be designated as an alternate, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives Company recognizes the right of the Union to appoint a Union Executive (including Local President and Shop chairperson) and five (5) Stewards, plus one (1) afternoon shift Xxxxxxx. Each Executive Member and Xxxxxxx at the time of his appointment must be a regular employee of the Company. Executive Members and Stewards shall be held responsible for the same quality and quantity of work as other employees. The duty of such Executive Members and Stewards shall be to represent the employees in dealing with complaints, working conditions, and the processing of grievances as outlined in the grievance procedure. Union in all negotiations with representatives of Xxxxxxx representation will be as follows: Cast Shop - 2; Mould, Slip and Maintenance - 1; Kiln, Glost, Inspection and Shipping - 1; Spray and Refire - 1, afternoon shift 1. 7.02 The Union will inform the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board Company in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior the Executive Members and Xxxxxxxx, and any subsequent changes in the names of the Executive Members and Stewards. The Company will not be required to recognize any Executive Members and Stewards, until such notification from the Union has been received. 7.03 The Union will be allowed to post, on bulletin boards provided by the Company, notices regarding matters pertaining only to the start Union. All such notices are subject to the approval of negotiationsthe Plant Manager or his representative before being posted. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up 7.04 Employees, Stewards and Shop Chairman shall report and obtain permission from their xxxxxxx, whenever it becomes necessary to seven (7) stewards one leave their work, for the purpose of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their placehandling grievances. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate or the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be Shop Chairman who has the right to assist an employee take up Union business in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the a department other than his own department must obtain prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorxxxxxxx of that department as well as prior permission of his own xxxxxxx. The Xxxxxxx and the Shop Chairman shall report back to his xxxxxxx at the time he returns to work. Failure to follow the provisions of this Clause will result in disciplinary action. 7.05 No employee, including a Xxxxxxx or Executive Member, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary lose pay for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent during his normal working hours attending meetings scheduled by the Company on Company premises, or processing complaints or grievances, in accordance with the permission Article 9, or other Union business legitimately arising out of this Agreement. 7.06 Time spent in Collective Labour Agreement negotiations, for a maximum of three (3) members of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that Union negotiating committee will be paid for, by the Company, on the basis of eight (8) hours per day at straight time off for servicing grievances base hourly rate, provided there is being abusedno violation of Article 8 of the Agreement. 5.04 Members of 7.07 Time spent by the bargaining Union negotiating committee shall suffer no loss in pay the conciliation or arbitration procedure will not be paid for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with by the BoardCompany. 5.05 7.08 The Local Company agrees to permit one (1) accredited International Union shall notify representative to visit the Board plant at a reasonable time during working hours, to meet with local Union representatives, in writing of a location designated by the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewardsCompany. Permission for such visits must be obtained from the Plant Manager or his representative. 5.06 7.09 The President of Company will provide the Local union shall be supplied Shop Chairperson with a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendasany letter sent to an individual employee, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.such as a warning, notice of layoff or notice of recall.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 4.01 The Union must without delay transmit in writing the names of all its Stewards, Chief Stewards, Local Officers and Substitute Stewards who must be employees as defined in section 9.01. Subsequent amendments to these lists of representatives must also be transmitted in a similar manner by the Union may appoint or otherwise select to the Company. The Company is not obligated to recognize a bargaining committee which representative whose name was not submitted as described above. The number of Stewards per office shall be composed determined by the size of the office on the basis of one Xxxxxxx per 25 employees or portion thereof not more than seven (7) employees one including the President or Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary of whom the Local. Substitute Stewards will be designated limited to one per office. (a) A Xxxxxxx may represent all employees working in the same Operator Services Office as she does; but where for an alternateemployee's tour of duty there is no Xxxxxxx present in the Office of that employee, she may be represented by the Substitute Xxxxxxx for that Office. Where neither the Xxxxxxx nor the Substitute Xxxxxxx is present, the employee may be represented by another Xxxxxxx whose job location is at the same civic address as the employee's. (b) Where employees of an Office have not named a Xxxxxxx, a Chief Xxxxxxx who represents them in the performance of her functions under this Agreement may act as a Xxxxxxx. (c) Chief Stewards and one Local Officers may, in addition to their normal duties under this Agreement handle grievances at Step 3 and at arbitration for employees in the Craft and Services Bargaining Unit represented by the Union who are in their Local. 4.03 Before changing the status of whom any Local Officer, Chief Xxxxxxx, or Xxxxxxx, who is to continue in the Company's employ, thus rendering her ineligible to represent her voting unit, such Local Officer, Chief Xxxxxxx or Xxxxxxx shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives allowed reasonable time to hand over her duties to her successor. 4.04 If a National Representative of the Union shall represent the Union in all negotiations with representatives of the Board for a renewal of this Agreement. The local union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its bargaining committee members prior wishes to the start of negotiations. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up speak to seven (7) stewards one of whom will be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the Union Representatives concerning a grievance or other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, with the prior permission business of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisorUnion while the said Union Representative is on duty, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board she will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with seek the permission of the Board in servicing grievancesappropriate District Level Manager, or the Manager's designate, to meet with the Representative. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedThis permission will not be unreasonably refused. 5.04 Members 4.05 The Company shall grant a leave of absence of between three months and one year, without pay, to an employee requesting such leave to assume full-time employment with the Union. (a) Such leave of absence shall be renewed by the Company at the request of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the BoardUnion. 5.05 The Local Union (b) An employee on such a leave of absence shall notify continue to accumulate net credited service to a maximum of three years. 4.07 Leaves of absence without pay of up to two weeks' duration shall be granted to employees, at the Board in writing request of the names Union, subject to the following conditions: (a) the total of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards.such leaves in a calendar year shall not exceed 200 weeks; 5.06 The President (b) the granting of the Local union such leaves shall be supplied subject to service requirements; (c) the leave of absence shall not be used for the solicitation of members for the purpose of certification; (d) a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours written request for such leave must be submitted to the Company at least two weeks prior to the meeting/s.commencement of the leave, and a copy forwarded to the Director of Industrial Relations; (e) leave to attend the National Convention of the Union or meetings of the Ontario and Quebec districts shall not be subject to service requirements, but in this case the request must be made in writing at least 30 days before the start of such leave. 4.08 The Company will pay an employee who is on leave of absence pursuant to section 4.07 on behalf of the Union, at her basic rate of pay, for the duration of the leave of absence. Any amount so paid by the Company will be billed to the National Union monthly and the Union shall remit that amount to the Company within 30 days of receipt of the xxxx. 4.09 The Company agrees to co-operate with the Union in ensuring that Union Representatives may fulfill their responsibilities as such without fear that their relationships with the Company, as employees, will be adversely affected in any way provided that such responsibilities are carried out in good faith and in conformity with the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.01 8.01 The Employer recognizes the role of Union officials in labour management relations and shall not discriminate against them. 8.02 The Union will provide the Employer, in writing, with the names and titles of its Local 2010-01 Unit Chairperson, Stewards and Committeepersons mentioned in this Agreement, and the Employer will be required to recognize such representatives only from the date of receipt of such notice. (a) The Union acknowledges that its Local 2010-01 Unit Chairperson, Stewards and Committeepersons, appointed pursuant to this Agreement have duties to perform for the Employer; therefore, they will endeavour to make arrangements to carry out their Union responsibilities at times that do not conflict with their employment duties. (b) The Local 2010-01 Unit Chairperson, Stewards and Committeepersons shall provide a minimum of 3 days' written notice to their non-bargaining unit supervisor/designate when requesting leave to attend to Union duties; however the Parties recognize that there may appoint or otherwise select be exigent circumstances that make it appropriate to amend this notice period following discussion between the employee and her/his non-bargaining unit supervisor/designate. (c) In the event that a bargaining committee which shall conflict with employment duties cannot be composed avoided, the employee will not suffer any loss of not more than seven wages in connection with a leave granted pursuant to paragraph (7b) employees one above. 8.04 In consideration of whom will be designated as an alternatethis acknowledgement and undertaking, and one of whom shall be employed in maintenance. Such committee, together with representatives of the Employer agrees to the following: (a) Union shall officials asked by the Employer to represent the Union in all negotiations on University Committees, or asked to attend meeting(s) with representatives University administration on behalf of the Board for a renewal of Union, that are not otherwise covered by this Agreement. The local union shall notify , will, subject to the Board in writing operational needs of the names Unit, normally be granted, paid leave to attend the meeting(s) if the time(s) of its such meeting(s) conflicts with the employee's scheduled employment duties. Each such employee is required to report back to her/his non-bargaining committee members prior to unit supervisor/designate, when the start of negotiationsmeeting ends. 5.02 The Local Union may also appoint or otherwise select up to seven (7b) stewards one of whom will All requests for paid leave under this Article 8.04 must be selected as the Chief Xxxxxxx. One of such stewards shall be designated to represent the employees engaged in caretaking in each Field Service Area of the Board, and one of such stewards shall be designated to represent those engaged in maintenance, courier, and warehousing services. In the absence of the designated stewards one of the other stewards may act in their place. The Local Union's Chief Xxxxxxx shall co-ordinate the activities of such stewards. 5.03 A xxxxxxx'x function shall be to assist an employee in the preparation and presentation of grievances submitted to the employee's supervisor and in the event of any violation of Article 4 by any employees to instruct them to return to work and perform their usual duties. A xxxxxxx, non-bargaining unit supervisor/designate with the prior permission of the xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor, shall be reasonably allowed such time off as is necessary for the prompt investigation and settlement of grievances. The Board will compensate stewards and Union officers for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent with the permission of the Board in servicing grievances. The Board may revoke this compensation if it reasonably believes that the time off for servicing grievances is being abusedmuch advance notice as possible. 5.04 Members 8.05 Leave with pay granted under this Article will not extend beyond normal working hours. 8.06 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of up to 3 members of the bargaining committee shall suffer no loss in pay for any portion of their regularly scheduled work time spent in attending negotiations with the Board. 5.05 The Local Union shall notify the Board in writing of the names of its officers, Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards. 5.06 The President of unit including the Local union shall be supplied a copy of Board Corporate Services and Human Resources Committee meeting agendas and Regular Board meeting agendas, 48 hours prior to the meeting/s.2010-01

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

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