Union Stewards. (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement.
(b) A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function.
(c) The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments.
(d) It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours.
(e) Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa.
(f) The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally.
Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only in respect to employees of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order to carry out his duties in respect to employees of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the above, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x request, Employers on owner-only contracts will in a timely manner provide the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable to him to verify union status/ membership of employees.
6.2 The Union shall receive written notice before the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employer, and provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the work required, he will be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situation.
6.3 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the work.
6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.
Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit for the purpose of handling grievances as provided under this Collective Agreement. Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of his grievance duties, a union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not ordinarily employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. The number of stewards, the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally and will be set out in the Local Provisions Appendix.
Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to Union Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, x . xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital will a chief xxxxxxx, and from each of the following areas of the Hospital: Registered Nursing Assistants Dietary Housekeeping Aides Orderlies Maintenance Xxxxxxx badges will be allowed to be worn. The Hospital undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the carrying out of the terms and requirements of this Agreement. The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards and members, their co-operation the Hospital and all persons representing the Hospital in any supervisory capacity.
Union Stewards. The Union may designate certain bargaining unit employees to act as stewards and shall certify to the Employer, in writing, their names, along with the names of business representatives and/or officers of the Union who shall be authorized by the Union to investigate and present grievances. The Employer agrees to recognize such representatives, subject to the following:
Union Stewards. 7.01 The Employer agrees to recognize Employees who are assigned as Union Stewards. A Union Xxxxxxx may, at the request of an Employee, accompany or represent them at formal investigations, disciplinary meetings or in the processing of a grievance with the Employer. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to leave their job for this purpose they will request time off from their immediate Supervisor who is not within the scope of this Collective Agreement providing them with as much advance notice as possible. Arrangements will be made by the Supervisor to permit the Union Xxxxxxx to leave their job for this purpose with no loss of regular earnings, as soon as reasonably possible. Such time off shall be granted only upon the approval of the Supervisor or authorized alternate, such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
7.02 The Local agrees that Union Stewards and Employees alike shall not enter into discussions concerning Union business during working time. The Union reserves the right to assign a Union Xxxxxxx to represent a work area that has no Union Stewards.
7.03 A list of Union Stewards shall be supplied by the Union to the Human Resources Office which shall be advised in writing of any change in this list.
7.04 The Local shall have the right at any time to the assistance of Union Staff Members when dealing or negotiating with the Employer and when processing a grievance. Such representatives shall approach members at work only when engaged in such activities and provided they and the Employee have received the approval of the Human Resources Office or immediate Supervisor who is not within the scope of this Collective Agreement. Such approval shall not be unreasonably denied.
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Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union Committee members to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Unit Chairperson may be appointed or elected. The Unit Chairperson may, in the absence of any Committee member, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union Committee members have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union Committee member is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such Union Committee member shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours.
Union Stewards. 10.01 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint Employees as Union Stewards to act on behalf of Employees in conformance with the provisions of this Agreement.
10.02 The Union shall determine the number of Union Stewards, having regard to the plan of organization, and the distribution of Employees at the work place. When difficulties arise, the Union and the Employer shall consult in order to resolve the difference.
10.03 Employees may be represented by a Union Xxxxxxx or Union staff member at any step of the grievance procedure.
10.04 The Employer recognizes the Union Stewards as official representatives of the Union for purposes of complaints investigation and grievance processing.
10.05 A currently maintained list of Union Stewards shall be supplied to the Employer by the Union on a quarterly basis.
10.06 Members who have been appointed as Union Stewards may wear a lapel pin denoting such position.
10.07 A Union Xxxxxxx shall not discuss a grievance or leave his place of work to investigate a grievance with the Employer or an Employee during working hours without first obtaining permission from his supervisor to do so. Such approval shall not be unreasonably denied.
10.08 A Union Xxxxxxx or Union staff member shall not enter a place of work to discuss a grievance with an Employee or Employees without first obtaining permission from Human Resources or the supervisor at the location. Such approval shall not be unreasonably denied.
Union Stewards. 10.01 The Union is entitled to appoint or elect from among the employees Shop Stewards. The main duties of the Shop Stewards shall be to assist in the reporting of possible grievances, representation of members, and attending meetings.
10.02 The Company agrees to recognize the duly appointed or elected Shop Stewards provided that the Union has first advised the Company in writing of the names of the employees so appointed. The Union agrees to advise the Company in writing of any changes made by appointment or election from time to time.
10.03 The Shop Xxxxxxx’x first obligation is the fulfilment of their responsibilities as an employee. During their working hours, the Shop Stewards are not entitled to engage in Union activities other than the necessary involvement in the possible reporting of grievances and attending meetings as requested by Management.
10.04 The Shop Stewards must not leave their assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
10.05 The necessary time which is spent by Stewards during their regular working hours in reporting possible grievances, or attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to be time worked.
10.06 Under no circumstances shall Stewards take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the operations or affairs of the Company, or with Management or direction of the work force. It is understood that the foregoing shall not be deemed to include, providing advice to employees with respect to their rights.
10.07 The Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be discriminated against or disciplined for the proper performance of their duties on behalf of the Union.
10.08 The Company agrees that the Shop Stewards or the Union Representative may post communications from the Union to its members on the employees’ bulletin boards, or Union bulletin boards where available.
