Common use of UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION Clause in Contracts

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. The Agency recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union stewards and representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. A written list of officers of the Union and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewards. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time shall be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operations.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. The Agency recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union 6.1 Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by two (2) stewards and representatives of including one Chief Xxxxxxx designated by the Union in all matters relating writing to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreementmanagement. b. 6.2 The Union may designate one xxxxxxx and one alternate xxxxxxx. A written list of officers of the Union and the Union union stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately Village prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of office. 6.3 The FOP Staff Representative or his designee will be admitted to the property of the Employer. Union officials, as designated above, shall be able to talk with employees before or after their designation regular working hours, break periods or during the lunch period of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Union Employer to discuss union business. 6.4 The following sections outline the duties and responsibilities of stewards and recognized union representatives. In those cases which cannot be resolved otherwise, designated union stewards shall notify be granted reasonable time off, without loss of pay, to settle grievances. Work loss must be minimized. The xxxxxxx must advise his supervisor of the Agency promptly in writing of any changes requirement of such time and secure permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Files of the employee as authorized by Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, or exempt files as authorized by the employee (in writing), shall be open for investigation by the xxxxxxx when settling grievances. Union officers stewards shall not discuss union business during working hours except as provided above. Union stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on premium time (overtime) except in emergency situations occurring during such premium hours that involve suspension or stewardsdischarge. Supervisor permission shall be given orally to the union xxxxxxx provided that said oral authorization insures adequate controls of the xxxxxxx’x time; otherwise written permission shall be required. If it becomes necessary for a union xxxxxxx to receive written permission, the department will provide a form, which will be used for this purpose. Upon returning to his work assignment, the xxxxxxx shall report to his immediate supervisor, unless prior consent not to do so has been secured. c. The number of 6.5 Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made as designated by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time shall be allowed during working hours without loss members of time the bargaining unit. 6.6 Union representatives, while on public property and functioning as stewards, are subject to the same rules of the Employer as all other public employees, except as specifically provided in this Agreement. 6.7 Only the Union may file a grievance on behalf of a member of the bargaining unit, a group of members of the bargaining unit or paythe union itself. The grievance procedure and the arbitration shall be exclusive to the FOP, therefore, subject to prior notification and approval sections 447.401 Florida Statutes, or other applicable laws. No bargaining unit member may file a grievance or request arbitration without the written authorization from the Union. 6.8 Employees of the appointing authoritydesignated bargaining unit shall have the right to join the Union, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee to engage in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties lawful concerted activities for the purpose of preparing collective bargaining or other mutual aid and protection, and to express or communicate any view, grievance, complaint or opinion, within the case for arbitration. f. A representative bounds of good taste related to the Agencyconditions or compensation of public employment or its betterment, at its optionall free from any restraint, may accompany the partiescoercion, discrimination, or reprisal. In additionThere shall be no restraint, the representatives and discrimination, intimidation, or reprisal against any employee because of that employee's membership or lack of membership in the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, by virtue of his holding office or not holding office in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, This provision shall be applied to all employees by the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative)Employer and the Union. i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed 6.9 All stewards have productive work to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such perform as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere assigned by the Employer. The parties agree that each will cooperate with the department’s operationsother in reducing to a minimum the actual time spent by union representatives in investigating, presenting, and adjusting grievances or disputes.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. The Agency recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union stewards and representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. A written list of officers of the Union and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewards. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time shall be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief Executive Director or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time full‐time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide area‐wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operations.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. A. The Agency Employer recognizes and agrees to shall deal with the appropriate accredited Union stewards and representatives of Xxxxxxx in areas to be defined by the parties and, where provided for in this Agreement, the Union President and/or representative in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of filed under this Agreement. b. B. A written list of officers of the Union Stewards and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, alternates shall be furnished to the Agency Employer immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency Employer promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewardsStewards. c. The number of Union stewards C. There shall be no more than one for (1) Union Xxxxxxx and alternate in each thirty (30) employees area referred to in Paragraph A above. D. After appropriate notice to his immediate superior, a Union Xxxxxxx or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards Union Officer shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable granted reasonable time shall be allowed off during working hours without loss with pay where he is engaged in processing a grievance under Article 6 of time or paythis Memorandum, subject to prior notification and approval except when granting such leave would adversely affect delivery of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyemergency services. e. Upon notification E. Nothing shall abridge the right of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a any duly authorized representative of the Union who will to present the view of the Union to the citizens on issues which affect the welfare of its members, or inhibit or hamper any employee’s constitutional right of free speech. F. The President of the Union shall be representing detailed to Fire Department Headquarters for the employee duration of this Agreement to discharge his duties and shall be granted reasonable leave with pay as may be required for the purpose of discharging his official duties as Union President. G. Officers of the Union shall not be disciplined for conduct while acting in their official capacity as officers of the Union and shall have the right to file a grievance pursuant to the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at procedure herein for any time mutually agreeable to both parties disciplinary action taken against them for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, conduct while acting in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred their official capacity as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operations.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. 6.1 The Agency Public Employer recognizes and agrees to shall deal with the all accredited Union stewards and representatives of union stewards, the Union Business Manager, and any other officer listed in Section 1.2 of this Agreement in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. 6.2 Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by six (6) stewards so designated by the Union. When additional permanent work locations are created, the Public Employer and the Union will meet at the request of either party, for the purpose of mutually determining the stewardship needs of the Union. 6.3 A written list of officers of the Union union stewards, and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, alternates shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after Public Employer prior to the effective date of their designation and the assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify the Agency promptly in writing of Public Employer promptlyof any changes of such union stewards. Union officers or stewardsstewards will not perform any grievance work unless the above has been complied with. The alternate xxxxxxx shall only perform as a xxxxxxx in the event of the physical absence of the regular xxxxxxx. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for the aggrieved employee, or a representative 6.4 Officials of the Union, may investigate as designated in Section 1.2 of this Agreement may, with proper authorization, which will not be unduly withheld, be admitted to the specified grievance and assist in its presentationproperty of the Public Employer. Reasonable time Officials, as designated above, shall be allowed able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Public Officials of the Union, Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon on by the Union and the Public Employer. 6.5 Arrangements will be made for officers or accredited representatives of the Union to be admitted to the property of the Public Employer during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany ascertaining whether or not this Agreement is being observed by the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives visitation is not disruptive to the work force. When an area or building belonging to the Public Employer is not normally open for visitation, the Public Employer shall give thirty (30) days’ notice provide a responsible escort to their supervisors of such absence the union officer or accredited representative, provided this service is arranged in advance. 6.6 The Public Employer agrees to meet and such absence does not interfere discuss with the department’s operationsUnion prior to any action or actions being considered which would have the net effect of reducing the work force of the defined bargaining unit. 6.7 All personnel files of the employee shall be open for investigation by the appropriate union xxxxxxx in the investigation of any grievance. However, such investigation shall be either in the presence of, or with the oral permission of the Public Employer.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. 1. The Agency Housing Authority recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union job stewards and non-employee representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. 2. A written list of officers of the Union and the Union job stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after their designation Executive Director upon request, and the Union shall notify the Agency Executive Director promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or job stewards. c. 3. The number of Union job stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty not exceed two (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties2). Any change in the number of stewards shall be made only by mutual written consent agreement of both partiesthe Executive Director and the Union. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, 4. While a xxxxxxx for the bargaining unit of the aggrieved employee, employee or a representative of the Union, Local may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation, investigation shall not occur during work time of either the xxxxxxx or the aggrieved employee. Reasonable If additional time shall is needed beyond the rest break and meal time, a reasonable amount of release time will be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification scheduling with and approval of agreement with the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyemployee's supervisor and xxxxxxx'x supervisor. e. 5. Upon notification of to the Human Resources Chief or designeeHousing Authority's Executive Director, a representative of the Union Local #856 who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, appeal procedure may visit the Agency Housing Authority at any time mutually agreeable to both parties the Executive Director and the Union representative for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitrationappeal. The Executive Director shall not unreasonably withhold agreement. f. 6. A representative of the AgencyHousing Authority, at its the Executive Director's option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives representative and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, representative may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the AgencyHousing Authority, not during an employee's work time, and for a reasonable period of time. If additional time is needed beyond the rest break and without loss meal time, a reasonable amount of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall release time will be incurred as a result of this Sectionallowed subject to prior scheduling with and agreement with the employee's supervisor and xxxxxxx’x supervisor. g. 7. During any such visits, representatives representatives, job stewards, and Union officers shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the AgencyHousing Authority. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement8. The Housing Authority's Executive Director shall, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership upon written request of the Union, meet monthly at a mutually agreed upon time with such job stewards of the Union who desire to attend the meeting. Further, the provisions The purpose of subsection (e), above, shall apply any such meeting is to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed informally discuss matters of concern and/or interest to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate either party. The Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with agent may attend the department’s operationsmeeting.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. The Agency recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union ‌ 6.1 Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards and representatives of designated by the Union in all matters relating to grievances the following locations. Location Number of Stewards Public Works 4 The Union may appoint one of the above stewards as a Roving Xxxxxxx. When additional permanent work locations are created with more than five (5) union eligible employees, the Employer and the interpretation Union will meet at the request of either party for the purpose of mutually determining the stewardship needs of the Union. 6.2 A written list of union stewards shall be furnished to the Human Resource Manager prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of office. Union stewards will not perform any grievance work until such notification is received by the Employer. 6.3 The Business Manager or the President of the Union, may, with prior authorization by the City Manager or appropriate Department Head, be admitted to the property of the Employer. Union officials, as designated above, shall be able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch period of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer to discuss union business, including but not limited to, grievances. 6.4 The following sections outline the duties and responsibilities of stewards recognized union representatives. In those cases which cannot be resolved otherwise, designated union stewards shall be granted reasonable time off, without loss of pay, to settle grievances. Work loss must be minimized. The xxxxxxx must advise his supervisor of the requirement of such time and secure permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Union stewards shall normally settle grievances on the job site that is within their designated jurisdiction. If there is a previous conflict between the designated union xxxxxxx and the area supervisor that may interfere with the settlement of the grievance, the Union may request, in writing, that the City allow for the union xxxxxxx from another area represent the member. This exception must be mutually agreed upon in advance by the City and the Union. Files of the employee as authorized by Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, or exempt files as authorized by the employee (in writing), shall be open for investigation by the xxxxxxx when settling grievances. Union stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on premium time (overtime) except in emergency situations occurring during such premium hours that involve suspension or discharge. Supervisor permission shall be given orally to the union xxxxxxx provided that said oral authorization insures adequate controls of the xxxxxxx'x time; otherwise written permission shall be required. If it becomes necessary for a union xxxxxxx to receive written permission, the department will provide a form that will be used for this purpose. Upon returning to his work assignment, the xxxxxxx shall report to his immediate supervisor, unless prior consent not to do so has been secured. 6.5 Union stewards shall be employees as designated by the Union, and shall be members of the bargaining unit. 6.6 Union representatives, while on public property and functioning as stewards, are subject to the same rules of the Employer as all other public employees, except as specifically provided in this Agreement. b. A written list 6.7 No employee shall function as a union xxxxxxx while on leave of officers absence, without mutual consent of the Union and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewardsEmployer. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more 6.8 When it becomes necessary for a union xxxxxxx to enter a division or area other than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time shall be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties his own for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided conducting union business authorized by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, he will secure permission for his presence from the Agency shall deal with only supervisor of that area or division or activity and notify the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by supervisor of the general nature of his business. 6.9 Nothing is this Agreement shall be construed to prevent any employee from presenting, at any time, his own grievances to the Employer, in person or by legal counsel, and having such grievances adjusted without the intervention of the bargaining agent if the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of the Agreement when in effect, and if the bargaining agent or his designee has been given reasonable opportunity to be present at any meeting called for the resolution of such grievance. 6.10 Employees of the designated bargaining unit shall have the right to join the Union, to engage in lawful concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid and protection, and to express or communicate any view, grievance, complaint or opinion, within the bounds of good taste related to the conditions or compensation of public employment or it betterment, all free from any restraint, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal. There shall be no restraint, discrimination, intimidation, or reprisal against any employee because of that employee's membership or lack of membership in the Union or by virtue of his holding office or not holding office in the Union. Further, This provision shall be applied to all employees by the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative)Employer and the Union. i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed 6.11 All stewards have productive work to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such perform as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere assigned by the Employer. The parties agree that each will cooperate with the department’s operationsother in reducing to a minimum the actual time spent by union representatives in investigating, presenting, and adjusting grievances or disputes.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. 6.1 The Agency Public Employer recognizes and agrees to shall deal with all the accredited Union stewards union stewards, the union business manager, and representatives any other officer listed in Section 1.2 of the Union this agreement in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreementthe agreement. b. (A) Employees covered by this agreement will be represented by Stewards so designated by the Union in the following locations. LOCATION NUMBER OF STEWARDS Xxxxxxxx 1 Fernandina Beach 1 Building Maintenance 1 Custodial 1 Landfill 1 Animal Control 1 NAU 1 (B) The Union may appoint two (2) of the above stewards as Roving Stewards. 6.3 The Public Employer and the Union recognize the need for expansion within Nassau County. When additional permanent work locations are created, the Public Employer and the Union will meet, at the request of either party, for the purpose of mutually determining the stewardship needs of the Union. A written list of officers of the Union union stewards, and the Union stewards with the specific areas they representalternates, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after Public Employer prior to the effective date of their designation and the assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify the Agency Public Employer promptly in writing of any changes of such union stewards. No union xxxxxxx will perform any grievance work unless the above has been complied with. The alternate xxxxxxx shall only perform as a xxxxxxx in the event of the physical absence of the regular xxxxxxx. 6.4 Officials of the Union, as designated in Section 1.2 of this agreement may, with proper authorization, which will not be unduly withheld, be admitted to the property of the Public Employer. Officials, as designated above, shall be able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during lunch hours of said employees on Public Employer's property in areas mutually agreed on by the Union and the Public Employer. 6.5 Arrangements will be made for officers or stewardsaccredited representatives of the Union to be admitted to the property of the Public Employer during working hours for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not this agreement (contract) is being observed by the parties, provided such visitation is not disruptive to the work force. When an area or building belonging to the Public Employer is not normally open for visitation, then the Public Employer shall provide a responsible escort to that union officer or accredited representative provided this service is arranged for in advance. c. 6.6 The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each Public Employer agrees to give at least thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations calendar days notice to the Union prior to any vote by the Board of stewards County Commissioners of Nassau County having the net effect of reducing the work force of the bargaining unit. 6.7 All files of the employee shall be subject to mutual agreement between open for investigation by the parties. Any change appropriate union xxxxxxx in the number investigation of stewards shall any grievance. However, such investigation will be made by written consent in the presence of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for or with the aggrieved employee, or a representative permission of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time shall be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyemployee. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operations.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. 1. The Agency Authority recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union stewards job xxxxxxx and non-employee representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. 2. A written list of officers identification of the Union and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, job xxxxxxx shall be furnished to the Agency Chief Executive Officer immediately after their designation his/her designation, and the Union shall notify the Agency Authority promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewardsjob xxxxxxx. c. 3. The number of Union job stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the partiesnot exceed one. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made only by mutual written consent agreement of both partiesthe Chief Executive Officer and the Union. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, 4. While a job xxxxxxx for the bargaining unit of the aggrieved employee, manager or a representative of the Union, Local may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation, investigation shall not occur during normal work time of either the xxxxxxx or the aggrieved manager. Reasonable If additional time shall is needed beyond the rest break and meal time, a reasonable amount of release time will be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification scheduling with and approval of agreement with the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyChief Executive Officer. e. 5. Upon notification of to the Human Resources Chief or designeeExecutive Officer, a representative of the Union Local #856 who will be representing the employee manager in the grievance and arbitration procedure, appeal procedure may visit the Agency Authority at any time mutually agreeable to both parties the Chief Executive Officer and the Union representative for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitrationappeal. The Chief Executive Officer will not unreasonably withhold agreement. f. 6. A representative of the AgencyAuthority, at its the Chief Executive Officer's option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives representative and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the AgencyAuthority, not during an employee's normal work time, and for a reasonable period of time. If additional time is needed beyond the rest break and without loss meal time, a reasonable amount of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall release time will be incurred as a result of this Sectionallowed subject to prior scheduling with and agreement with the Chief Executive Officer. g. 7. During any such visits, representatives representatives, the job xxxxxxx, and Union officers shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the AgencyAuthority. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement8. The Authority's Chief Executive Officer shall, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership upon written request of the Union, meet monthly at a mutually agreed-upon time with the job xxxxxxx of the Union who desires to attend the meeting. Further, the provisions The purpose of subsection (e), above, shall apply any such meeting is to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed informally discuss matters of concern and/or interest to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate either party. The Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with agent may attend the department’s operationsmeeting.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. The Agency recognizes and agrees to deal with 1) Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards designated by the accredited Union stewards and representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this AgreementUnion. b. 2) A written list of officers of the Union and the Union union stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately Town prior to the effective date of their assuming of office. 3) The Union Representative or his designee will be admitted to the property of the Employer. Union officials, as designated above, shall be able to talk with employees before or after their designation regular working hours, break periods or during the lunch period of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer to discuss union business. 4) The following sections outline the duties and responsibilities of stewards and recognized union representatives. Generally, union business will be conducted by the union xxxxxxx on non-work time. In those cases which union business cannot be conducted on non- work time, then with the prior approval of the Town, designated union stewards shall be granted reasonable time off, without loss of pay, to meet and confer in order to settle grievances. Work loss must be minimized. The xxxxxxx must advise his supervisor of the requirement of such time and secure permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Files of the employee as authorized by Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, or exempt files authorized by the employee (in writing), shall be open for investigation by the xxxxxxx when settling grievances. Union stewards shall notify the Agency promptly not conduct any grievance work on premium time (overtime) except in emergency situations occurring during such premium hours that involve suspension or discharge. Supervisor permission shall be given in writing of any changes of such Union officers (email or stewardsotherwise) to the union xxxxxxx. Upon returning to his work assignment, the xxxxxxx shall report to his immediate supervisor, unless prior consent not to do so has been secured. c. The number of 5) Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made as designated by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time shall be allowed during working hours without loss members of time or paythe bargaining unit. 6) Union representatives, while on public property and functioning as stewards, are subject to prior notification and approval the same rules of the appointing authorityEmployer as all other public employees, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyexcept as specifically provided in this Agreement. e. Upon notification of 7) All stewards have productive work to perform as assigned by the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievanceEmployer. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere parties agree to cooperate with the orderly other in reducing to a minimum the actual time spent by union representatives in investigating, presenting and efficient operation of the Agencyadjusting grievances or disputes while working. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operations.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. Section 1. The Agency Board recognizes and agrees to shall deal with the accredited Union stewards Stewards, Chapter Chairperson and representatives Grievance Committee, consisting of the Chapter Chairperson as chairperson and three (3) stewards as committee members. There shall be no more than two (2) stewards per location per shift (one for nutrition services and one for custodial), three (3) stewards for the Xxxxxxx Warehouse, one (1) xxxxxxx for the administration building warehouse, one xxxxxxx per shift at the Xxxxx Preparation Center, and one (1) xxxxxxx per rotating night crew. Stewards can only represent the employees assigned to their shift in their departments. Employees now covered by the Memorandum of Understanding shall not have their right to Union in all matters relating to grievances and representation reduced or removed as a result of any reorganization instituted by the interpretation of this AgreementBoard. b. Section 2. A written list of officers of the Union Stewards (such list to outline the area to be repre- sented by each xxxxxxx), Chapter Chairperson and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, Grievance Committee shall be furnished to the Agency Board immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency Board promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers stewards or stewardschanges thereof. c. Section 3. The number of appropriate Union stewards Xxxxxxx within the area and/or the Grievance Committee shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a xxxxxxx for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable granted reasonable time shall be allowed off at reasonable times during working hours to handle and settle grievances at their respective grievance steps, without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyprovided these matters are conducted on Board premises. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the a. All Union Stewards and representatives referred to in this Section who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any are allowed time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing handling grievances that arise under their jurisdiction shall notify their respective supervisors as far in advance as possible when it is necessary to leave their work stations for such purposes and when they return, and otherwise shall cooperate with the case for arbitrationBoard by observing whatever reasonable time-keeping procedures as may be needed to record time properly or to avoid abuse of the foregoing rights or privileges. Permission to handle grievances will not be delayed unreasonably. f. b. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives , upon request by the Union, shall be allowed time off without pay admitted to the buildings and grounds of the Board during work hours for the purpose of periodic visitation with bargaining unit employees, excluding investigating or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu handling of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventionscomplaints, provided any such Representatives staff representative first reports the location and time of each visit to the Superintendent's designated representative. Upon arrival at the location, the Union representative shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of contact the school principal, warehouse supervisor, or his designated representative. Any such absence and such absence does visits by the Union representative shall not interfere with the department’s operationsnormal work of the employees being visited. Section 4. A negotiation committee consisting of not more than ten (10) employees shall be selected by the Union to represent it in collective bargaining negotiations. The Board shall be notified by registered or certified mail of the names of committee members and successors. Negotiation committee members shall notify their respective supervisors when it is necessary to leave their work stations for such purposes and when they return in accordance with the requirements of Section 3(a).