Union Rights and Representation. 2.1 All bargaining unit employees shall elect to join the Union, or pay the Union an Agency Service Fee, within thirty (30) days of the execution of this agreement, as a condition of employment. 2.2 All new bargaining unit employees, within thirty (30) days of hire, shall elect to join the Union, or pay to the Union an Agency service Fee, as a condition of employment. 2.3 The Town agrees to deduct Union Initiation Fees, Dues, Assessments and/or Agency Service Fees from an employee’s pay upon written authorization from the employee. 2.4 The Town shall remit the aggregate amount of said deductions to the Secretary/Treasurer of Local 888, SEIU, 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, along with a list of employees and the amount of said deductions. The remittance shall be made on a monthly basis. 2.5 Subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 150E, an employee who fails to maintain membership in the Union or pay an Agency Service Fee, within thirty (30) calendar days following a written demand from the Union requesting discharge, and after being afforded a hearing before the Appointing Authority, shall be discharged, if during such period the required Initiation Fee, Dues of Agency Service Fee have not been tendered. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of action taken to comply with this provision. 2.6 The Employer shall notify the Union of changes in bargaining unit personnel, including names, addresses, job titles and salaries of new employees, as well as the names of employees who have left a unit position and the date of termination. 2.7 The Union shall prove the Town with an updated list of Executive Board Members for the bargaining unit. Authorized representatives of the Union shall have access to the Employer’s premises during work hours subject to the approval of the Employer. Such approval shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall provide reasonable release time to bargaining unit employees for the purpose of conducting Union business. It is expressly understood that except in an emergency, bargaining unit employees conducting such business will submit a written request for approval to the Town Manager (or designee) for release time. Said approval shall not be unreasonably denied. 2.8 The Employer shall make available to the Union a bulletin board t the following sites for posting notices and information: Town Hall, Public Library and the Xxxxx Building. 2.9 The Town shall not discipline, demote, suspend or discharge an employee without just cause. 2.10 The Employer agrees to honor and to transmit to the Union contribution deductions to the Service Employees International Union, Local 888 COPE Fund from employees who are Union members and who sign deduction authorization cards. The deductions shall be in the amounts and with the frequency specified on the political contribution deduction authorization cards. I hereby authorize my Employer to deduct from my pay the sum of $ for each month and to forward that amount every six (6) months to SEIU, Local 888 COPE Fund. This authorization is voluntary and made on the specific understanding that the signing of this authorization and the making of payments to the SEIU COPE Fund Committee will use the money it receives to make political contributions and expenditures in connection with Federal, State and local elections. Date Signature
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Rights and Representation. 2.1 6.01 All present employees who are members of the Union covered by this agreement and all new employees who become Union members shall remain members in good standing for the duration of their employment within the bargaining unit employees shall elect to join the Union, or pay the Union an Agency Service Fee, within thirty (30) days of the execution of this agreement, as a condition of employment.
2.2 All 6.02 The Employer shall send to the Union office, and the Local Chairperson each month, a list of names, addresses, and classifications of all new employees and the names and current addresses of those employees who no longer work with the Employer.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint stewards.
(b) The Employer will acknowledge that the Local Chairperson and Stewards shall be afforded super seniority during their terms of office with regard to lay-off only, so long as they have the ability to perform the work and work is available. The Local Chairperson shall be afforded super seniority during his/her term of office with regard to shift preference.
(c) A probationary employee who has been appointed or elected as a Union Representative will not be afforded super seniority pursuant to section 6.03(b) and any time spent on union business will not be included in the calculation of actual hours worked for the purpose of article 12.03.
6.04 The Employer undertakes to instruct all members in its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the administration of the terms and provisions of this agreement.
6.05 The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards and members their co-operation with the Employer and with all persons representing the Employer in a supervisory capacity
(a) The Union acknowledges that the Xxxxxxx have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary in order to process the grievance of an employee. The Xxxxxxx shall report to his supervisor upon his return to work. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. (Agreed)
(b) The Employer shall not make any deduction from the regular pay of the Local Union Chairperson for time so spent processing grievances and attending a meeting for Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure as referred to in Article 7 during regular working hours.
(c) The privilege of Stewards and Local Chairperson as identified in Article 6.09 herein in processing grievances, to leave work without loss of pay or benefits to attend to union business is granted on the following conditions:
i. such union business must occur between the Union and the Employer during regular working hours;
ii. The time shall be devoted to the prompt processing of grievances;
iii. The time shall be devoted to urgent union matters dealing with, but not limited to, terminations and disciplinary matters that may result in serious consequences for an employee;
iv. The Local Chairperson or Stewards concerned shall be allowed time to meet with an employee privately, make required phone calls and have access to a fax machine as required to deal with an urgent union matter as referred to in ii and iii above, provided the Stewards have the permission from the Program Supervisor, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) Provided the Employer receives at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance written notice (a condition that shall be waived in extenuating circumstances), leaves of absence with pay and without a loss of any seniority or benefits shall be granted upon request to any employee(s) elected or appointed to represent the Union at Union meetings; conferences; conventions; seminars; workshops or; attend to Union business outside the workplace. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for the regular hourly wages that are paid to such employees - but no burden or levy will be assessed.
(e) Provided the Employer receives at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance written notice (a condition that shall be waived in extenuating circumstances), leaves of absence with pay and without a loss of any seniority or benefits shall be granted upon request to any employee(s) elected or appointed to attend Executive, Committee and/or Union meetings of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and its' affiliated or chartered bodies. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for the regular hourly wages that are paid to such employees - but no burden or levy will be assessed.
(f) Any employee who is elected or selected for a position with the Union, or any organization with which the Union is affiliated, or who is elected to public office, shall be granted a leave of absence without pay and benefits and without loss of seniority for a period of up to one (1) year and for up to an additional year thereafter with the mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union. Public office shall be deemed to be municipal, provincial and federal offices.
6.07 The Employer shall compensate not more than five (5) employees on the Union’s negotiating committee. The Union acknowledges that the Negotiating Committee has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not absent themselves from their regular duties without first obtaining in writing permission from their immediate supervisor. In accordance with this undertaking, such employees shall not suffer a loss of pay while negotiating a new collective agreement. The time spent during negotiations will be considered the employee’s regular scheduled shift and the employee will receive their regular rate of pay up to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day. The Union and the Employer agree that members of the negotiating committee will not qualify for premium pay as a result of his/her participation in negotiations. The Union and the Employer agree that if a scheduling problem arises during negotiations, the Employer will make a reasonable effort to fill the schedule with a bargaining unit employeesmember. If a Program Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor is required to perform the work of a negotiating committee member, within the Union will waive the right to file a grievance on this issue.
6.08 It is understood that time spent at negotiations for a new collective agreement and/or attendances for Union business shall not be used in the calculation of any overtime pay.
6.09 The Union agrees to supply the Employer with the names of the Union Committee Members, their office, jurisdiction held, and will keep such lists up to date at all times.
6.10 The Executive Director or designate will inform the Union Chair of all newly hired employees and the date of the agency orientation. When the new employees receive agency group orientation, a Union Representative will be given thirty (30) days of hire, shall elect minutes to join address the Union, or pay to the Union an Agency service Fee, as a condition of employment.
2.3 The Town agrees to deduct Union Initiation Fees, Dues, Assessments and/or Agency Service Fees from an employee’s pay upon written authorization from the employee.
2.4 The Town shall remit the aggregate amount of said deductions to the Secretary/Treasurer of Local 888, SEIU, 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, along with a list of employees and the amount of said deductions. The remittance shall be made on a monthly basis.
2.5 Subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 150E, an employee who fails to maintain membership in the Union or pay an Agency Service Fee, within thirty (30) calendar days following a written demand from the Union requesting discharge, and after being afforded a hearing before the Appointing Authority, shall be discharged, if during such period the required Initiation Fee, Dues of Agency Service Fee have not been tendered. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of action taken to comply with this provision.
2.6 The Employer shall notify the Union of changes in bargaining unit personnel, including names, addresses, job titles and salaries group of new employees, as well as employees at the names of employees who have left a unit position and the date of termination.
2.7 The Union shall prove the Town with an updated list of Executive Board Members for the bargaining unit. Authorized representatives of the Union shall have access to the Employer’s premises during work hours subject to the approval of the Employer. Such approval shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall provide reasonable release time to bargaining unit employees orientation session for the purpose of conducting providing these employees with Union businessorientation. It is expressly understood that except in an emergency, bargaining unit employees conducting such business will submit a written request for approval to the Town Manager (or designee) for release time. Said approval shall not The time limits may be unreasonably deniedextended by mutual agreement.
2.8 6.11 The Employer shall make available to the Union a bulletin board t the following sites for posting notices and information: Town Hall, Public Library and the Xxxxx Building.
2.9 The Town shall not discipline, demote, suspend or discharge an employee without just cause.
2.10 The Employer agrees to honor and to transmit to the Union contribution deductions to the Service Employees International Union, Local 888 COPE Fund from employees who are Union members and who sign deduction authorization cards. The deductions Unit Chairperson shall be in permitted to circulate written materials pertaining to Union matters through the amounts and with the frequency specified on the political contribution deduction authorization cards. I hereby authorize my Employer to deduct from my pay the sum of $ for each month and to forward that amount every six (6) months to SEIU, Local 888 COPE Fund. This authorization is voluntary and made on the specific understanding that the signing of this authorization and the making of payments to the SEIU COPE Fund Committee will use the money it receives to make political contributions and expenditures in connection with Federal, State and local elections. Date SignatureEmployer’s inter office mail process.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Union Rights and Representation. 2.1 6.01 All present employees who are members of the Union covered by this agreement and all new employees who become Union members shall remain members in good standing for the duration of their employment within the bargaining unit employees shall elect to join the Union, or pay the Union an Agency Service Fee, within thirty (30) days of the execution of this agreement, as a condition of employment.
2.2 All new bargaining unit employees, within thirty (30) days of hire, 6.02 The Employer shall elect to join the Union, or pay send to the Union an Agency service Feeoffice, as a condition of employment.
2.3 The Town agrees to deduct Union Initiation Feesand the Local Chairperson each month, Dues, Assessments and/or Agency Service Fees from an employee’s pay upon written authorization from the employee.
2.4 The Town shall remit the aggregate amount of said deductions to the Secretary/Treasurer of Local 888, SEIU, 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, along with a list of employees and the amount of said deductions. The remittance shall be made on a monthly basis.
2.5 Subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 150E, an employee who fails to maintain membership in the Union or pay an Agency Service Fee, within thirty (30) calendar days following a written demand from the Union requesting discharge, and after being afforded a hearing before the Appointing Authority, shall be discharged, if during such period the required Initiation Fee, Dues of Agency Service Fee have not been tendered. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of action taken to comply with this provision.
2.6 The Employer shall notify the Union of changes in bargaining unit personnel, including names, addresses, job titles and salaries classifications of all new employees, as well as employees and the names and current addresses of those employees who have left a unit position and no longer work with the date of terminationEmployer.
2.7 (a) The Union shall prove Employer acknowledges the Town with an updated list of Executive Board Members for the bargaining unit. Authorized representatives right of the Union to appoint stewards.
(b) The Employer will acknowledge that the Local Chairperson and Stewards shall be afforded super seniority during their terms of office with regard to lay-off only, so long as they have access the ability to perform the Employer’s premises work and work is available. The Local Chairperson shall be afforded super seniority during work his/her term of office with regard to shift preference.
(c) A probationary employee who has been appointed or elected as a Union Representative will not be afforded super seniority pursuant to section 6.03(b) and any time spent on union business will not be included in the calculation of actual hours subject worked for the purpose of article
6.04 The Employer undertakes to instruct all members in its supervisory staff to co-operate with the approval stewards in the administration of the terms and provisions of this agreement.
6.05 The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards and members their co-operation with the Employer and with all persons representing the Employer in a supervisory capacity in the administration of the terms and provisions of this agreement.
(a) The Union acknowledges that the Xxxxxxx have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. Such approval In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonable necessary in order to process the grievance of an employee. The Xxxxxxx shall report to his supervisor upon his return to work. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours.
(b) The Employer shall not make any deduction from the regular pay of the Local Union Chairperson for time so spent processing grievances and attending a meeting for Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure as referred to in Article 7 during regular working hours.
(c) The privilege of Stewards and Local Chairperson as identified in Article 6.09 herein in processing grievances, to leave work without loss of pay or benefits to attend to union business is granted on the following conditions:
i. such union business must occur between the Union and the Employer during regular working hours;
ii. The time shall be devoted to the prompt processing of grievances;
iii. The time shall be devoted to urgent union matters dealing with, but not limited to, terminations and disciplinary matters that may result in serious consequences for an employee;
iv. The Local Chairperson or Stewards concerned shall be allowed time to meet with an employee privately, make required phone calls and have access to a fax machine as required to deal with an urgent union matter as referred to in ii and iii above, provided the Stewards have the permission from the Program Supervisor, such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall provide reasonable release time to bargaining unit employees for the purpose of conducting Union business. It is expressly understood that except in an emergency, bargaining unit employees conducting such business will submit a written request for approval to the Town Manager (or designee) for release time. Said approval shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld.
2.8 The (d) Provided the Employer receives at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance written notice (a condition that shall make available be waived in extenuating circumstances), leaves of absence with pay and without a loss of any seniority or benefits shall be granted upon request to any employee(s) elected or appointed to represent the Union a bulletin board t the following sites for posting notices and information: Town Hall, Public Library and the Xxxxx Building.
2.9 The Town shall not discipline, demote, suspend or discharge an employee without just cause.
2.10 The Employer agrees to honor and to transmit to the at Union contribution deductions to the Service Employees International Union, Local 888 COPE Fund from employees who are Union members and who sign deduction authorization cards. The deductions shall be in the amounts and with the frequency specified on the political contribution deduction authorization cards. I hereby authorize my Employer to deduct from my pay the sum of $ for each month and to forward that amount every six (6) months to SEIU, Local 888 COPE Fund. This authorization is voluntary and made on the specific understanding that the signing of this authorization and the making of payments to the SEIU COPE Fund Committee will use the money it receives to make political contributions and expenditures in connection with Federal, State and local elections. Date Signaturemeetings; conferences; conventions;
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Union Rights and Representation. 2.1 6.01 All present employees who are members of the Union covered by this agreement and all new employees who become Union members shall remain members in good standing for the duration of their employment within the bargaining unit employees shall elect to join the Union, or pay the Union an Agency Service Fee, within thirty (30) days of the execution of this agreement, as a condition of employment.
2.2 All 6.02 The Employer shall send to the Union office, and the Local Chairperson each month, a list of names, addresses, and classifications of all new employees and the names and current addresses of those employees who no longer work with the Employer.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint stewards.
(b) The Employer will acknowledge that the Local Chairperson and Stewards shall be afforded super seniority during their terms of office with regard to lay-off only, so long as they have the ability to perform the work and work is available. The Local Chairperson shall be afforded super seniority during his/her term of office with regard to shift preference.
(c) A probationary employee who has been appointed or elected as a Union Representative will not be afforded super seniority pursuant to section 6.03(b) and any time spent on union business will not be included in the calculation of actual hours worked for the purpose of article 12.03
6.04 The Employer undertakes to instruct all members in its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the administration of the terms and provisions of this agreement.
6.05 The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards and members their co- operation with the Employer and with all persons representing the Employer in a supervisory capacity in the administration of the terms and provisions of this agreement.
(a) The Union acknowledges that the Xxxxxxx have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonable necessary in order to process the grievance of an employee. The Xxxxxxx shall report to his supervisor upon his return to work. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours.
(b) The Employer shall not make any deduction from the regular pay of the Local Union Chairperson for time so spent processing grievances and attending a meeting for Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure as referred to in Article 7 during regular working hours.
(c) The privilege of Stewards and Local Chairperson as identified in Article 6.09 herein in processing grievances, to leave work without loss of pay or benefits to attend to union business is granted on the following conditions:
i. such union business must occur between the Union and the Employer during regular working hours;
ii. The time shall be devoted to the prompt processing of grievances;
iii. The time shall be devoted to urgent union matters dealing with, but not limited to, terminations and disciplinary matters that may result in serious consequences for an employee;
iv. The Local Chairperson or Stewards concerned shall be allowed time to meet with an employee privately, make required phone calls and have access to a fax machine as required to deal with an urgent union matter as referred to in ii and iii above, provided the Stewards have the permission from the Program Supervisor, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) Provided the Employer receives at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance written notice (a condition that shall be waived in extenuating circumstances), leaves of absence with pay and without a loss of any seniority or benefits shall be granted upon request to any employee(s) elected or appointed to represent the Union at Union meetings; conferences; conventions; seminars; workshops or; attend to Union business outside the workplace. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for the regular hourly wages that are paid to such employees - but no burden or levy will be assessed.
(e) Provided the Employer receives at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance written notice (a condition that shall be waived in extenuating circumstances), leaves of absence with pay and without a loss of any seniority or benefits shall be granted upon request to any employee(s) elected or appointed to attend Executive, Committee and/or Union meetings of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and its' affiliated or chartered bodies. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for the regular hourly wages that are paid to such employees - but no burden or levy will be assessed.
(f) Any employee who is elected or selected for a position with the Union, or any organization with which the Union is affiliated, or who is elected to public office, shall be granted a leave of absence without pay and benefits and without loss of seniority for a period of up to one (1) year and for up to an additional year thereafter with the mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union. Public office shall be deemed to be municipal, provincial and federal offices.
6.07 The Employer shall compensate not more than five (5) employees on the Union’s negotiating committee. The Union acknowledges that the Negotiating Committee has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not absent themselves from their regular duties without first obtaining in writing permission from their immediate supervisor. In accordance with this undertaking, such employees shall not suffer a loss of pay while negotiating a new collective agreement. The time spent during negotiations will be considered the employee’s regular scheduled shift and the employee will receive their regular rate of pay up to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day. The Union and the Employer agree that members of the negotiating committee will not qualify for premium pay as a result of his/her participation in negotiations. The Union and the Employer agree that if a scheduling problem arises during negotiations, the Employer will make a reasonable effort to fill the schedule with a bargaining unit employeesmember. If a Program Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor is required to perform the work of a negotiating committee member, within the Union will waive the right to file a grievance on this issue.
6.08 It is understood that time spent at negotiations for a new collective agreement and/or attendances for Union business shall not be used in the calculation of any overtime pay.
6.09 The Union agrees to supply the Employer with the names of the Union Committee Members, their office, jurisdiction held, and will keep such lists up to date at all times.
6.10 The Executive Director or designate will inform the Union Chair of all newly hired employees and the date of the agency orientation. When the new employees receive agency group orientation, a Union Representative will be given thirty (30) days of hire, shall elect minutes to join address the Union, or pay to the Union an Agency service Fee, as a condition of employment.
2.3 The Town agrees to deduct Union Initiation Fees, Dues, Assessments and/or Agency Service Fees from an employee’s pay upon written authorization from the employee.
2.4 The Town shall remit the aggregate amount of said deductions to the Secretary/Treasurer of Local 888, SEIU, 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, along with a list of employees and the amount of said deductions. The remittance shall be made on a monthly basis.
2.5 Subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 150E, an employee who fails to maintain membership in the Union or pay an Agency Service Fee, within thirty (30) calendar days following a written demand from the Union requesting discharge, and after being afforded a hearing before the Appointing Authority, shall be discharged, if during such period the required Initiation Fee, Dues of Agency Service Fee have not been tendered. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of action taken to comply with this provision.
2.6 The Employer shall notify the Union of changes in bargaining unit personnel, including names, addresses, job titles and salaries group of new employees, as well as employees at the names of employees who have left a unit position and the date of termination.
2.7 The Union shall prove the Town with an updated list of Executive Board Members for the bargaining unit. Authorized representatives of the Union shall have access to the Employer’s premises during work hours subject to the approval of the Employer. Such approval shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall provide reasonable release time to bargaining unit employees orientation session for the purpose of conducting providing these employees with Union businessorientation. It is expressly understood that except in an emergency, bargaining unit employees conducting such business will submit a written request for approval to the Town Manager (or designee) for release time. Said approval shall not The time limits may be unreasonably deniedextended by mutual agreement.
2.8 6.11 The Employer shall make available to the Union a bulletin board t the following sites for posting notices and information: Town Hall, Public Library and the Xxxxx Building.
2.9 The Town shall not discipline, demote, suspend or discharge an employee without just cause.
2.10 The Employer agrees to honor and to transmit to the Union contribution deductions to the Service Employees International Union, Local 888 COPE Fund from employees who are Union members and who sign deduction authorization cards. The deductions Unit Chairperson shall be in permitted to circulate written materials pertaining to Union matters through the amounts and with the frequency specified on the political contribution deduction authorization cards. I hereby authorize my Employer to deduct from my pay the sum of $ for each month and to forward that amount every six (6) months to SEIU, Local 888 COPE Fund. This authorization is voluntary and made on the specific understanding that the signing of this authorization and the making of payments to the SEIU COPE Fund Committee will use the money it receives to make political contributions and expenditures in connection with Federal, State and local elections. Date SignatureEmployer’s inter office mail process.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
