Union Representative Duties Sample Clauses

Union Representative Duties. For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: (a) 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. (b) Union representatives are representatives of the employees in all matters pertaining to this agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments or renewals of this agreement and enforcing the employees’ collective bargaining rights and any other rights under this agreement and under the law.

Union Representative Duties. A. The union representative is under an obligation to its colleagues and its organisation and to the employer to do its utmost to maintain and promote calm and fruitful cooperation at the enterprise. B. When a case only concerns the personal circumstances of an individual employee or employees, it should be resolved directly with the management. In matters concerning pay and working conditions, the trade union representative can, when so desired, present complaints or requests to the management. Should the trade union representative not be satisfied with the management’s decision, the trade union representative can ask the trade union to handle the case, but it is the duty of the trade union representative and their colleagues to continue to work without interruption until decided otherwise by the organisation’s management. C. The execution of the trade union representative’s tasks must take place in such a way that it causes as little disruption as possible to their work. If the trade union representative has to leave their work in order to fulfil their obligations, this may only take place after being agreed in advance with the management. D. Where agreed with the management, the trade union representative must be granted the time off necessary to attend relevant courses, to the extent permitted by the nature and scope of the work. E. The parties recommend that a newly elected trade union representative who did not attend the course for trade union representatives prior to the election should complete such training as soon as possible after being elected. F. The wage progression of the trade union representative may not be stopped as a result of their position in the trade union.

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