Common use of Union Representative’s Grievance Investigation Clause in Contracts

Union Representative’s Grievance Investigation. Union Representatives, during working hours, without loss of time or pay, may, in accordance with the terms of this Section, investigate legitimate grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set forth in this Agreement and present such grievances in the manner provided herein. An employee who wishes to discuss a grievance with his Union Representative shall notify his supervisor and the supervisor shall notify the Union Representative’s supervisor that his presence is required. The Union Representative shall not leave his assigned work until he has been notified by his supervisor that his presence is required in connection with the handling of a grievance. Permission to leave work for purposes of investigating a grievance shall not be unreasonably withheld. To the extent possible, grievance investigation, shall take place at the beginning or end of the shift. The Union Representative shall be permitted a reasonable time to investigate, present and process such grievances. The Union Representative shall record and file with his supervisor the time of leaving and returning to work in connection with this section. The rights granted under this section shall not be abused. In the event an employee is suspended or discharged, the Sheriff will make available his Union Representative or alternate, before requiring the employee to leave the premises, providing such Union Representative is on duty and available.