Common use of Union Stewards Clause in Contracts

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. 6.1 a. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Employer recognizes the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer right of the xxxxxxxUnion to designate union stewards who shall be permitted without unnecessary delay to devote reasonable periods of time (for example, time to travel to the meeting site, 10-15 minutes to confer with the employee prior to the meeting) during normal working hours to present any grievance to the supervisor or designated representative for which adjustment has been requested by an employee or group of employees. b. Time off for processing grievances shall be granted to a Union xxxxxxx by supervision following a request but in writingconsideration of any job responsibilities. If permission for time off cannot be immediately granted, of the names of supervisor will arrange for time off at the earliest possible time thereafter. c. The Union shall prevail upon all employees in the bargaining unit and especially Union stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxto make a diligent and serious attempt to resolve complaints at the lowest possible level. The Employer, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxxlikewise, shall exercise his duties only prevail upon its supervisory personnel to cooperate fully with the Union stewards and other Union representatives in respect to employees the speedy resolution of his Employer. any grievance that may arise. d. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order to carry out his duties in respect to employees record of a xxxxxxx'x work time spent on grievances or 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, authorized activity on behalf of the accredited union representativeUnion shall be maintained on a basis mutually agreeable between the Union and the department involved. e. In the event the Employer determines that the amount of work time used by any xxxxxxx on grievances or other authorized Union activities is unreasonable, it may become a topic for mutual discussion between the parties. f. Union stewards shall primarily conduct representational duties only within their designated area of jurisdiction. Stewards may represent members in another jurisdiction if the xxxxxxx designated for that other jurisdiction is unavailable (e.g. away on approved leave), has a conflict, or if there is no xxxxxxx in that area. 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 event that a xxxxxxx is terminated by his unavailable, the xxxxxxx of the next geographically closest designated jurisdiction will be contacted to represent the employee. The number of stewards in a particular area and the jurisdiction they serve shall be an appropriate subject of discussion between the Union and the Employer. g. The Union agrees to submit an up-to-date list to the Office of Labor Relations once per quarter indicating the name of all Union stewards, their work locations, department, jurisdiction and designation as an Officer. In any event, said list shall be submitted at least annually with changes noted as they occur. Union stewards shall be recognized when the Office of Labor Relations is informed of their appointment. Areas of jurisdiction are as follows: UWMC, South Campus HSB, HMC, Health Sciences, South Lake Union, Downtown, Airlift Northwest, UW Tower, Bothell Campus, Tacoma Campus, Seattle Campus, and provided Sandpoint. Stewards shall be assigned by 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 overtimeunion. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendicesLead Stewards, shall be given the first opportunity recognized to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workhave broader jurisdictions. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 4.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Employer 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 A 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 appropriate Employer Labour Relations Representative. Any A 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 4.02 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 4.03 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, provided he/she is qualified to perform the work, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, Xxxxxxx who is working at a location where overtime is being worked shall be given the first opportunity to work the on that overtime providing he work. Where practical, provided he/she is qualified to perform the work, a Chief xxxxxxx with responsibility for a work site(s) where scheduled overtime is being worked on a non-scheduled day (Saturday, Sunday, Recognized Holiday or Friday if working 4x10) shall be given the first opportunity to work on that overtime. If the Chief Xxxxxxx is unable to perform the overtime, he/she may designate one (1) xxxxxxx to work the entire overtime opportunity. 6.4 4.04 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx. 4.05 No xxxxxxx shall be discriminated against for the performance of their duties as a xxxxxxx. Where practical and where requested by an employee, a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative will be present at a meeting where there will be discipline or discharge meted out to an employee. There may be instances where this is not practicable or where a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative is not available. 4.06 Certified Health and Safety Representative Any worker acting as the designated Certified Health and Safety Representative or certified alternate as defined by the occupational health and safety act shall be treated the same as chief stewards for purposes of layoff. Providing he/she is qualified to perform the remaining work the designated certified health and safety representative or certified alternate shall be the last to be laid off prior to the chief xxxxxxx. This article only applies to the Hydro One direct hire workforce and there will only be one (1) Certified Health and Safety Representative per zone (i.e. 4 for Hydro One in total).

Union Stewards. 6.1 38.01 The Accredited Employer agrees to recognize Employees who are assigned as Union Representatives Stewards. A Union Xxxxxxx may, at the request of an Employee, accompany or represent them in various meetings including: a formal investigation, duty to accommodate, return to work and disciplinary meetings, as well as meetings related to the processing of a grievance with the Employer. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to leave their job for any of the aforementioned purposes 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 inform be granted only upon the appropriate EPSCA Representative approval of the Supervisor or authorized alternate, such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. (a) The Union agrees that Union Stewards and Employees alike shall not enter into discussions concerning Union business during working time except with permission. (b) 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 Employer Employee have received the approval of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Human Resources Office or immediate Supervisor who is not within the scope 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 businessthis Collective Agreement. Such permission approval shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development . (BNPD): Only a) A list of Union Stewards shall be supplied by the Union to the Human Resources Office which shall be advised 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 writing 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. any change in this list. (b) The Union Local 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 at any time to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing assistance of Union Staff Members when dealing or negotiating with the Employer and when processing a grievance. Such representatives shall approach members at 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 when engaged 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, such activities and provided they and the xxxxxxx Employee have received the approval of the Human Resources Office or immediate Supervisor who is able to perform not within the work required, he will scope of this Collective Agreement. Such approval shall not be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationunreasonably denied. 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. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Union may elect or designate Union Stewards by classification within each department (who shall be recognized by the Employer). The Union Xxxxxxx is recognized as an authorized representative of the Union for settling grievances and disputes. Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and of the Employer with authority to settle such matters will meet with the Union Xxxxxxx and work for the resolution of such matters. One (1) Union Xxxxxxx who has participated in the xxxxxxxinformal procedure shall with prior approval attend grievance meetings scheduled by the Employer without loss of wages or benefits. If the Union expressly requests that a Xxxxxxx attend a meeting the Employer will not unreasonably deny such a request. However, in writing, of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, an employee acting 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 Xxxxxxx shall not be unreasonably denied. Except compensated at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend premore than their straight-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may time rate of pay while performing the Chief duties of a 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 compensated if performing the Xxxxxxx for the purposes duties of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on their scheduled day off. (b) Union Stewards will be allowed to investigate grievances during their normal work day provided no necessary and required work is interrupted by the Xxxxxxx’x absence and the Xxxxxxx’x supervisor has given him/her prior approval to engage in such contracts who activity. (c) The grievance procedures of this Agreement shall be the exclusive remedy with respect to any dispute arising between the Union and Employer and no other remedies may be utilized by any person with respect to any dispute involving this Agreement until the grievance procedures herein have been exhausted. If a grievance is being processed pursuant to this Section and an employee or the Union pursues the same grievance through any other channel or method, then the Union and the employee agree that the grievance 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 employeeshave been abandoned. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer may designate a reasonable number of Union Stewards who must be members of the xxxxxxxUnion, and shall provide all departments, offices, or bureaus with a written list of employees who have been so designated and revised lists within thirty (30) calendar days of any changes in writing, said designations. A xxxxxxx may represent a said grievant in the presentation of a grievance at all levels 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 Employergrievance procedure. A Chief Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx may represent an employee in pre-disciplinary hearings (Xxxxxx) or pre-disciplinary interviews where there is a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow. An employee and his/her xxxxxxx may have a reasonable amount of paid time off for the above-listed activities. However, in order a xxxxxxx will receive paid time off only if he/she is the representative of record; is a member of the same Union as the employee; is employed by the same department, office or bureau; and, is employed within a reasonable distance from the work location of the employee. If a xxxxxxx must leave his/her work location to carry out his duties in respect to employees of other than his Employerrepresent an employee, he/she shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate his/her supervisor before leaving his work area on a form provided for union businesssuch purpose. Such Permission to leave will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission shall cannot 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 meetingsgranted promptly, 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 grievance xxxxxxx will be informed when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours after the time of all the xxxxxxx’x request, excluding scheduled overtimedays off and/or legal holidays, unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Where practicalDenial of permission to leave at the time requested will automatically constitute an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, a equal to the amount of the delay. Before leaving his/her work location, the xxxxxxx shall call the requesting employee’s supervisor to determine when the employee can be made available. Upon arrival, the xxxxxxx will report to the employee’s supervisor who will make arrangements for the requested meeting. Time spent on grievances, or the pre-disciplinary representation activities described above, outside of regular working hours of the employee or his/her xxxxxxx shall not be counted as work time for any purpose. Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the employee and/or the xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendicesonly that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be allowed. City time, shall be given as herein provided, is limited to the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workactual representation of employees and does not include time for investigation, preparation or any other preliminary activity. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxxrepresentative, 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 A 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 with respect to employees of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representativerepresentative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union 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 In the employment event of a xxxxxxx work stoppage or threat of a work stoppage or any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as it is terminated by his Employerincumbent upon all Union representatives, and provided shall immediately do all in their power to ensure that the xxxxxxx prohibited action of the employees is able to perform prevented or stopped. 6.3 Providing he is capable of doing the work requiredavailable on a job, he a xxxxxxx will be the last employee laid off (excluding foremen). A xxxxxxx shall not be laid off or transferred to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationanother job without prior consultation with the Accredited Union Representative. 6.3 6.4 The chief job xxxxxxx will be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, xxxxxxx shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the work. In the event the xxxxxxx declines the work, he or she shall be responsible to designate a xxxxxxx from the same crew assigned to the overtime, providing he or she is qualified to perform the work. 6.4 6.5 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be appointed or permitted to act as a xxxxxxx. 6.6 Where practicable and where requested by an employee, a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative will be present at a meeting where there will be discipline or discharge meted out to an employee. There may instances where this is not practicable (e.g. security breaches, fighting, safety breaches) or where a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative is not available. This Article applies to generation sites only.

Union Stewards. 6.1 4.1 The Accredited Union Representatives Representative shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, writing of the names of all stewardsstewards as they are appointed, 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 If the Employer disapproves of the appointed xxxxxxx, other the Employer shall immediately notify the Union through the EPSCA Representative, in writing, stating the reason for disapproval. If the reason(s) are acceptable to the Union, a new xxxxxxx will be appointed immediately. If an acceptable Union Xxxxxxx cannot be chosen, the Union and the Employer shall meet jointly to discuss the reasons for disapproval and if necessary the grievance procedure will be followed. There shall not be more than a Chief Xxxxxxx, one (1) xxxxxxx per Employer unless the Employer and Union mutually agree that more stewards are required. A 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 Union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited No Xxxxxxx or Subforeman shall be permitted to act as a Xxxxxxx. The Accredited Union Representative is unable shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative in writing of the name of one (1) xxxxxxx who will represent the Union at stewards' meetings. 4.2 The xxxxxxx shall be supplied by his Employer with a list of employees hired, discharged and to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsbe laid off. He shall receive a copy of all correspondence related to disciplinary matters issued to the employee. 4.3 In the event of a work stoppage or threat of a work stoppage, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendor any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as part it is incumbent upon all Union representatives, shall immediately do all in their power to ensure that the prohibited action of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesemployees is prevented or stopped. 4.4 The Employer agrees that when employees are laid off, on behalf the xxxxxxx will be one 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 last two 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 laid off provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the remaining work required, he will be . The xxxxxxx may designate an alternate when the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationxxxxxxx is absent from work. 6.3 The chief 4.5 A Union xxxxxxx will not be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, transferred to another project unless mutually agreed to by the Employer and the Accredited Union Representative. 4.6 A xxxxxxx shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing provided he is qualified able to perform the workwork required. When a crew not containing a xxxxxxx is required to work overtime, one (1) member of the crew will be replaced by a xxxxxxx in order that a xxxxxxx may be present for overtime hours worked. Where practical and when requested by an employee, a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative will be present at a meeting where there will be discipline or discharge meted out to an employee. There may be instances where this is not practicable (e.g. security breaches, fighting, safety breaches) or where a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative is not available. This Article applies to generation sites only. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

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 A 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 A 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 Accredited 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 employeesRepresentative. 6.2 The Accredited Union Representative may appoint one (1) Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx to perform Chief Xxxxxxx duties only when the regular Chief Xxxxxxx is absent from work. Provided the Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx is able to perform the work required, he will not be laid off until the manpower on site is reduced to ten (10) Xxxxxxxxx members or less, unless by mutual consent between the accredited Union Representative and the Accredited Association Representative. 6.3 The union shall receive written notice before the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employer, and employer. The chief xxxxxxx/xxxxxxx shall be one of the last two (2) employees on the job provided the xxxxxxx he is able qualified to perform the work requiredavailable work. In the event the job is temporarily closed down to the extent that no employees are working, he will on re-opening the job, the xxxxxxx shall be one of the last employee first two (2) employees to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationrecalled. 6.3 6.4 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 6.5 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 SECTION 1. The Accredited Union Representatives employees shall inform be represented by a Police Officers Labor Council Representative, the appropriate EPSCA Representative chief xxxxxxx and the two (2) alternate stewards. The Employer shall not be required to meet with more than four (4) persons at grievance meetings and during contract negotiations. SECTION 2. Any one (1) member of the xxxxxxx, in writing, union committee will be permitted to leave his/her work assignment when he/she has obtained the permission 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 his/her supervisor before leaving his work area for union business. Such permission which shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld, for the purpose of handling an alleged violation of this Agreement. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable Any employee so leaving his/her work shall record his/her time of leaving and returning to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingswork on appropriate time cards and shall not leave his/her work until his/her supervisor has had reasonable time to provide a replacement, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendif necessary, as part subject to overriding work considerations. SECTION 3. Members of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesunion committee shall be compensated for necessary time spent in adjusting grievances during regular department working hours, on behalf including arbitration; provided, however, such committeepersons shall give the Employer an accurate account 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 contractstime lost in adjusting grievances. SECTION 4. The Union shall have supply the right to appoint Employer with a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of the members of the union committee, together with all changes as they occur. The Employer shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to recognize only those 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 employeesso listed. 6.2 The Union shall receive written notice before the employment of SECTION 5. A committeeperson will be retained as long as a xxxxxxx shift is terminated by his Employer, and in operation; provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the Employer has work required, he will be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in assigned which 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 committeeperson is qualified to perform and a committeeperson is available for such work. If no committeeperson qualifies under the workabove rule, the Union may designate another employee who had been assigned to such work to represent the employees for that period. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman SECTION 6. Members of the union committee shall be permitted perform their regular assignments, except when it is necessary to act leave their work for contract negotiations and/or to handle grievances as provided herein. SECTION 7. Upon request of the aggrieved, grievant has the right to representation by a union xxxxxxx. SECTION 8. The Township will provide information necessary to evaluate grievances and for collective bargaining purpose to the Union within a reasonable period of time after requested.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Center will recognize stewards designated by the Union Representatives who will be responsible for representing bargaining unit members and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance process. There shall inform be one xxxxxxx for each laboratory with more than two bargaining unit employees and that xxxxxxx would be responsible for representing staff from that area. The lack of an assigned xxxxxxx would be the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer burden of the labor representative to provide representation should it be needed. Typically, a grievance hearing will have no more than one xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of the second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in writingaddition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two stewards in attendance at all times. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the Human Resources Director (HRD) in writing of the names of all stewardsthe designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Center shall not deny an employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Once representation has begun for the employee, 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 deniedchanged from the occurrence, unless there are extenuating circumstances (i.e. health reasons, personal conflict, conflict of interest, etc.). 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 Designated stewards shall be considered allowed a reasonable amount of time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Xxxxxxx with respect to Agreement and otherwise represent 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 the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in individual trade appendiceshearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx’x shift shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the work. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman adjusted so that such participation shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxxon official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Center.

Union Stewards. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Hospital agrees to recognize Union Representatives 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 may be appointed or elected by the Union. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. (c) The number of stewards recognized shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the be up to five (5) at each site. (d) No more than one Union Xxxxxxx shall be appointed in any given department. (e) The Employer shall grant paid leave for each of the xxxxxxxthree Chief Stewards or designates of twelve (12) days per year of which fifty percent (50%) will be paid for by the Hospital. Such time will be taken in increments of not less than one-half (½) day and is to be prescheduled. If leave is not taken, it does not accumulate. (f) The Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Health System shall provide a virtual voicemail system for the Chief Xxxxxxx and Union Stewards at the Hospitals. (g) The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing, writing of the names of all stewards, one Union stewards appointed or selected under this article as well as the effective date of whom their respective appointments. (h) It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and 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 not leave their regular 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 without first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain obtaining permission from his their immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union businesssupervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development withheld. (BNPD): Only i) If, 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 performance of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x his duties, on behalf of a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx Hospital in which he is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Onenot originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contractsunreasonably withheld. The Union When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx 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 again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing 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 employeesabove duties during his regular scheduled working hours. 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. 6.1 3.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Employer 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 A 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 appropriate Employer Representative Labour Relations Representative. Any A 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-pre job and/or xxxxmark-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 3.02 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 3.03 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, xxxxxxx shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the work. 6.4 3.04 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx. 3.05 Where practical and where requested by an employee, a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative will be present at a meeting where there will be discipline or discharge meted out to an employee. There may be instances where this is not practicable (e.g., security breaches, fighting, safety breaches) or where a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative is not available. No Xxxxxxx shall be discriminated against for the performance of their duties as xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 A. 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 entitled to select thirty (30) stewards plus one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and to designate their area of representation which shall be in reasonable proximity to their designated Chief work area. B. The Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed Chief Xxxxxxx and when they cease to act as stewardsUnion President, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxxduring their normal working hours without loss of time or pay, other than a Chief Xxxxxxxmay in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, 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 process and handle grievances upon first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain having received permission from his their immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union businessto do so. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative The right of stewards, Chief Xxxxxxx, and President leaving their work during normal working hours without loss of time or pay is unable subject to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx understanding that the time will be designated devoted to the proper handling and attend, as part processing 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 grievances and will not be considered abused; and stewards and President will perform their regularly assigned work at all times, except when necessary to leave their work to process and handle grievances as provided herein. A xxxxxxx, Chief Xxxxxxx, and President who enters into a unit or department other than his/her own shall first notify the Xxxxxxx for the purposes supervisor 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 that unit or department of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work his/her presence for the purpose of verifying membership investigating or processing a formal written grievance. C. The Union President and clearance Chief Xxxxxxx, or their designees in their absences, shall be allowed to use a certain number of paid hours for Union business. It is recognized that the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding per week hours are intended to average approximately ten (10) hours for the above, upon Union President and five (5) hours for the Chief Xxxxxxx’x request, Employers on owner-only contracts will in a timely manner provide Xxxxxxx. Up to twenty (20) and ten (10) hours per week for the Union President and the Chief Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, respectively, may be utilized with informationthe notification to and approval of the Employee/documentation acceptable Labor Relations Director or designee. Such requests shall be responded to him promptly and approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Union time shall include investigating and processing of potential grievances, interviewing witnesses and meeting with Council 8 or the AFL-CIO representatives. The union business hours will be tracked in the university time keeping/work order system (currently an iPhone and subject to verify union status/ membership of employeeschange). 6.2 D. The Union shall receive furnish the University with a written notice before list of its stewards, Chief Xxxxxxx and President and shall promptly notify the employment University in writing 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 situationany changes therein. 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, E. There shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workno Union activity on University time except as expressly provided herein. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 4.1 The Accredited Union Representatives Representative shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, representative in writing, writing of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, stewards as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, A 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 Union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited The Accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may shall inform the appropriate EPSCA representative in writing of the name of one xxxxxxx who will be responsible for the conducting of business at the Project level. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be designated supplied by the Employer with a list of employees hired and attenddischarged. He shall receive a copy of all correspondence related to disciplinary matters issued to the employee. The Chief Xxxxxxx and the Accredited Union Representative shall be notified of all layoffs a minimum of one day in advance. 4.2 In the event of a work stoppage or threat of a work stoppage or any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as part it is incumbent upon all Union representatives, shall immediately take all reasonable action to ensure that the prohibited action of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx employees is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. prevented or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. stopped. 4.3 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 given written notice before the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated released or transferred by his Employerthe Employer and under normal conditions the xxxxxxx will be the last employee retained by the Employer in a layoff situation, and provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the work requiredrequired in Management's opinion. The Accredited Union Representative may appoint one (1) Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx, he to perform Chief Xxxxxxx duties only when the regular Chief Xxxxxxx is absent from work. The Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx will not be laid off until the last employee manpower on-site is reduced to be retained ten (10) UA members or less, unless by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationmutual consent between the accredited Union Representative and the Accredited EPSCA Representative. 6.3 4.4 The chief xxxxxxx Chief Xxxxxxx will be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, xxxxxxx 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. 6.1 4.1 The Accredited Union Representatives Representative shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxxRepresentative, in writing, of . Of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, stewards as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. There shall not be more than one (1) xxxxxxx per shift per Employer unless the Employer and the Union mutually agree that more stewards are required. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, 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 Xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union Union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited The xxxxxxx on the day shift will be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsshall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative, may in writing, of the name of one (1) xxxxxxx who will be the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendwill represent the Union at stewards' meetings. 4.2 In the event of a work stoppage, or threat of a work stoppage, or any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as part it is incumbent upon all Union representatives, shall immediately do all in their power to ensure that the prohibited action of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesemployees is prevented or stopped. 4.3 The Union shall be given written notice when a xxxxxxx is released by the Employer, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where and under normal conditions, the Chief Xxxxxxx is an will be the last employee of OPGretained by the Employer in a layoff situation, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Oneand the stewards on the second and third shift will be the last employee retained by the Employer on his shift in a layoff situation, 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 provided the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the aboveXxxxxxx, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestor Xxxxxxx, 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. 4.4 Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, xxxxxxx 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. 6.1 ‌ 7.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Employer recognizes the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer right of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Union to elect or appoint one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx representing the authorized areas 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 beloweach working establishment. 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 Should the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendabsent from work or should there be more than ten (10) employees in the working establishment, as part or should there be more than one (1) shift worked by the employees in the working establishment, the Employer recognizes the right of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, Union to appoint additional Union Stewards. The Union will notify the Employer from time to time as to the names of the Xxxxxxx(s) and the areas of their responsibility and all stewards 7.02 The Union acknowledges that Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the accredited union representativeEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to the complaints and grievances of employees without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. In cases where Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate Supervisor and shall report again to him at the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee time of OPGtheir return to work. Provided these steps are followed, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he Stewards shall not suffer a loss of basic pay. The Employer reserves the right to limit the duration of such meetings. These limits shall not be considered unreasonable. 7.03 Where the Xxxxxxx for Company has less than one hundred employees covered by this Agreement, the purposes of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have the right to appoint or elect one employee to serve as members of the negotiating committee. Where the Company has one hundred or more employees covered by this Agreement, the Union shall have the right to appoint or elect two employees to serve as a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall member of the negotiating committee. Employees will be considered paid by the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing Company for time off work for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance participation in mutually agreed negotiations up to conciliation. Time paid for attendance at negotiations will not exceed the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding number of hours 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 employee is regularly scheduled 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 7.04 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a written warning, suspension, or subforeman discharge is to be given, the Supervisor or designate will inform the employee prior to the meeting of his right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. The employee may request the presence of the Union Xxxxxxx during the meeting. Where the employee requests such representation, the Supervisor will send for the Xxxxxxx without further discussion of the matter with the employee. If a Xxxxxxx is not available, the Employer shall schedule the disciplinary meeting within the next twenty-four (24) hours, and it shall then become the sole responsibility of the employee concerned to arrange for a Union Xxxxxxx to be in attendance when the meeting occurs. 7.05 Copies of all disciplinary notices issued to bargaining unit members shall be permitted forwarded to act the Union's Business Agent. 7.06 The Union may request up to seven (7) days off per calendar year, without pay, for each Xxxxxxx in the bargaining unit. The Employer shall reasonably grant such requests. This leave is over and above the time required to negotiate this Collective Agreement. The maximum number of stewards absent at any given time is not to exceed three (3) and not more than one (1) from any given location. 7.07 Where the Union designates an employee in the bargaining unit to a position on the Branch Executive Board, the Employer shall grant that employee periods of unpaid leave as requested by the Union. The Union agrees to provide the employer with at least one month’s notice prior to commencement and conclusion of any periods of leave. The Employer shall reasonably grant such request. A request for leave in excess of one month may be denied in circumstances where it is difficult to replace an employee with a xxxxxxxsecurity clearance.

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 designate a Xxxxxxx on such contracts reasonable number of Shop Stewards who shall be considered represent the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work Union for the purpose of verifying membership presenting and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractoradjusting grievances. Notwithstanding the above, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x request, Employers on owner-only contracts will The number of Shop Stewards is designated in a timely manner provide the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable to him to verify union status/ membership of employees. 6.2 Appendix D. The Union shall receive written notice before advise 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 writing as soon as practicable 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 names of the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the work. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted employees who it appoints to act as Union Stewards. The Employer shall not be required to recognize any employee as a xxxxxxxUnion Xxxxxxx until and unless it has received the aforementioned written notification. Union stewards shall be considered representatives of the Union, and they may carry out their duties in any terminal. (a) Union stewards agree to conduct their Union duties during non-working time and in a manner that does not interfere with the Employer’s operations or with employees’ duties during scheduled working hours, except where management agrees otherwise. The Employer will not discriminate against the Shop Xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his/her Union duties provided that such duties do not unreasonably interfere with his/her regular work or with the work of other employees and he/she shall not leave his/her work station without first notifying his/her appropriate Supervisor as to his/her intent, the reason therefore, where he/she can be reached and the estimated time he/she will be gone. (b) Shop Stewards shall have super seniority for the purpose of layoff, recall, and furlough only. (c) In the event of the layoff or discharge of a Shop Xxxxxxx, the Employer will notify the Union in advance of the termination or layoff. (d) A Shop Xxxxxxx or Alternate will accompany Employer representatives of Management whenever locker inspections are made. (e) All new employees will be introduced to a Shop Xxxxxxx during the training of the new employee.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Hospital agrees to recognise Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the Employer purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in writingthe 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. The Hospital agrees to recognise up to forty (40) shop stewards within the Service bargaining unit across all stewardsGBHS work sites. 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, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only 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 situations where an accredited Union Representative 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. It is unable understood that the number of stewards 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 absent from their workstations shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx exceed one (1) xxxxxxx per department at each work site at any one time. The "departments" within in GBHS for the purposes of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who this Article 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 as set out in individual trade appendices, shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workArticle 12. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited 16.1 University agrees to recognize a Unit President/xxxxxxx and four (4) stewards who have been selected by the Union Representatives to serve in this capacity. One xxxxxxx shall inform be from a regular work schedule between the appropriate EPSCA Representative hours of 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the following day. 16.2 Union agrees to provide University a list of all stewards. University agrees to provide Union, by providing it to Union's Unit President, a list of all supervisors and the Employer an updated list of employees showing each employee's date of entry upon request of the xxxxxxx, Unit President in writing, of not more than three times per calendar year. The Unit President shall be responsible for the names conduct and actions, as related to their union duties, of all stewards, one of whom . The xxxxxxx list will be maintained on a current basis. 16.3 Stewards shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxallowed reasonable University work time from their respective work site/duty assignment for the sole purpose of investigating, filing or discussing grievances. Reasonable University work time is defined as they are appointed one (1) hour per forty (40) hour week. The Unit President shall be allowed two (2) hours University work time per work week for investigating, filing or discussing grievances. The time of authorized absence while on University work time shall begin upon the employee's departure from his/her work site/duty assignment and when they cease end upon his/her return to act such work site/duty assignment. 16.4 A xxxxxxx wishing to conduct any activity in conjunction with a grievance or possible grievance on University work time, unless directed by University to participate in a meeting concerning such grievance or possible grievance or other work related matter may be absent from his/her work site or duty assignment with the written approval of his/her immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor shall make the employee available unless the employee cannot be made available due to the work to be performed at the time of the request. In such event the employee's supervisor shall make arrangements for such employee to be made available as stewards, except soon as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only in respect to employees of his Employeris practicable. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order to carry out his duties in respect to employees xxxxxxx'x time of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission absence from his immediate supervisor before leaving her/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, site/duty assignment while 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 University work time shall be considered recorded on his/her Daily Time Sheet as code UB. 16.5 In the Xxxxxxx with respect event a xxxxxxx believes more time within a forty (40) hour work week is required to employees of employers on conduct union business related to a grievance or possible grievance than is provided for in the preceding paragraph, he/she may request to be released from work without pay to conduct such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to Union business as provided in Article 15. 16.6 Meetings at which any employee and/or xxxxxxx may be summoned by the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work University for the purpose of verifying membership discussing a grievance or possible grievance shall be considered University work time and clearance shall be recorded on the employee's Time Sheet as UB. 16.7 Accredited representatives of United Steelworkers may have access to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding functional areas of the abovebargaining unit to visit with employees during employees' work hours, upon notification to University's Vice President for Administration and Treasurer and subject to the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestavailability of the employee(s) with whom such representative wishes (or representatives wish) to visit, Employers on owner-only contracts will for the purpose of discussing a grievance or possible grievance. Such representative(s) shall seek the employee's/employees' immediate supervisor, stating the purpose of the visit and the name(s) of the employee(s) sought. The supervisor normally shall make the employee(s) available. In the event, the employee's supervisor believes the employee(s) cannot be made available due to the work to be performed, the supervisor shall make arrangements for such employee(s) to be made available as soon as is practicable. Nothing in a timely manner provide this paragraph shall be construed to abridge the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable rights of any person to him public areas of the campus, subject to verify union status/ membership of employeesthe University's facilities use policies. 6.2 The Union 16.8 University shall receive written notice before provide a list of persons hired into a position included within the employment bargaining unit to the Unit President within fifteen (15) work days 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 situationsuch persons' effective date of employment. 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. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Hospital agrees to recognize Union Representatives 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 may be appointed or elected by the Union. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. (c) The number of stewards recognized shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the be up to five (5) at each site. (d) No more than one Union Xxxxxxx shall be appointed in any given department. (e) The Employer shall grant paid leave for each of the xxxxxxxthree Chief Stewards or designates of twelve (12) days per year of which fifty percent (50%) will be paid for by the Hospital. Such time will be taken in increments of not less than one-half (½) day and is to be prescheduled. If leave is not taken, it does not accumulate. (f) The Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Health System shall provide a virtual voicemail system for the Chief Xxxxxxx and Union Stewards at the Hospital. (g) The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing, writing of the names of all stewards, one Union stewards appointed or elected under this article as well as the effective date of whom their respective appointments. (h) It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and 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 not leave their regular 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 without first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain obtaining permission from his their immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union businesssupervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development withheld. (BNPD): Only i) If, 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 performance of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x his duties, on behalf of a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx Hospital in which he is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Onenot originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contractsunreasonably withheld. The Union When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx 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 again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing 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 employeesabove duties during his regular scheduled working hours. 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. 6.1 A. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer may designate a reasonable number of Union Stewards who must be members of the Union, and shall provide all departments, offices, or bureaus with a written list of employees who have been so designated and revised lists within 30 calendar days of any changes in said designations. A xxxxxxx, in writingif so requested, may represent a grievant at all levels 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 Employergrievance procedure. A Chief Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx may represent an employee in pre-disciplinary hearings (Xxxxxx) or pre-disciplinary interviews where there is a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow, in order if requested by the employee. The employee and their xxxxxxx may have a reasonable amount of paid time off for the above-listed activities. However, a representative xxxxxxx will receive paid time off only if the xxxxxxx is a member of the same Union as the grievant; is employed by the same department, office, or bureau as the grievant; and, is employed within a reasonable distance from the work location of the grievant. If a xxxxxxx must leave their work location to carry out his duties in respect to employees of other than his Employer, represent an employee the xxxxxxx shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate their supervisor before leaving his work area on a form provided for union businesssuch purpose. Such Permission to leave will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission shall cannot 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 meetingsgranted promptly, 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 when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours after the time of all the xxxxxxx’x request unless otherwise mutually agreed to. This time shall exclude scheduled overtimedays off and/or legal holidays. Where practicalDenial of permission to leave at the time requested will automatically result in an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, a equal to the amount of the delay. Before leaving their work location, the stewards shall contact the requesting employee’s supervisor to determine when the employee can be made available. Upon arrival, the xxxxxxx will report to the employee's supervisor who will make arrangements for the meeting requested. Time spent on grievances or on the pre-disciplinary representative activities described above outside of regular working hours of the employee or their xxxxxxx shall not be counted as work time for any purpose. Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the employee and/or their xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendicesonly that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be allowed. City time, as herein provided, is limited to actual representation of employees and does not include time for investigation, preparation or any other preliminary activity. B. As is practicable, grievances will be heard by certified Supervisors. Stewards shall be given the first opportunity authorized to work the overtime providing he is qualified spend up to perform the worktwo (2) hours of City time working to investigate each dispute raised under Article 3.2 of this MOU. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 5.01 The Accredited University agrees to recognize one (1) Chief Union Representatives shall inform Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, one (1) Union Xxxxxxx, and one (1) Alternate Union Xxxxxxx who may act during the appropriate EPSCA Representative absence of either Union Xxxxxxx, elected by the Union from amongst the employees in the Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period. The Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair is the first line of contact for the University in the workplace. Accordingly, the representation of employees with respect to grievances and the Employer processing of grievances shall be carried out by the Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendments during the term of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Collective Agreement must be agreed to by the National Representative of the names Union and the Director of all stewardsHuman Resources (Staff Relations) or designate. 5.02 The Union shall keep the University notified in writing of the name of the Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, one Union Xxxxxxx and Alternate Union Xxxxxxx and the effective dates of whom shall their appointments. 5.03 It is understood that the Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, Union Xxxxxxx and Alternate Union Xxxxxxx have regular work to perform and that where a grievance must be designated serviced or where meetings between the Union and University officials take place during an employee’s scheduled working hours, the Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewardsUnion Xxxxxxx or Alternate Union Xxxxxxx will not leave his/her work without first obtaining permission of the immediate supervisor, 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 which 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 contractswithheld. The Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, Union Xxxxxxx or Alternate Union Xxxxxxx shall have state his/her destination to 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 immediate supervisor and shall report again at the time of his/her return 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. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Hospital agrees to recognize Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed her or his probationary period for the Employer purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. (b) A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in writingthe presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. (c) The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of all stewardsUnion 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 her or his regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave her or his regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development 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. (BNPD): Only e) Nothing in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable 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 attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may be determined locally. (g) The Hospital acknowledges the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part right of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesUnion to appoint or otherwise select Union Stewards. Xxxxxxx representation will be as follows: - one representing Health Records, Switchboard, Maintenance, Purchasing, Community Mental Health Centre, Food Service, Central Supply, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy - one representing patient Accounts, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Radiology, Laboratory, Perioperative Services, - one representing Clerical Associates - one representing Registration and Emergency Any two of who may form a committee to act at any specified time or on behalf any specified issue. A representative of Local 1 Canada may attend any meeting of the accredited union representativecommittee with management if his/her presence is requested by either party. In cases where the Chief Each Xxxxxxx is an shall be a permanent employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for Hospital with seniority and regularly employed by the purposes Hospital during his/her term of owner- only contractsoffice. The Union shall have the right Hospital agrees to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect permit Stewards 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 employeeswear identification badges. 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. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Union may elect or designate Union Stewards by classification within each department (who shall be recognized by the Employer). The Union Xxxxxxx is recognized as an authorized representative of the Union for settling grievances and disputes. Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and of the Employer with authority to settle such matters will meet with the Union Xxxxxxx and work for the resolution of such matters. One (1) Union Xxxxxxx who has participated in the xxxxxxxinformal procedure shall with prior approval attend grievance meetings scheduled by the Employer without loss of wages or benefits. If the Union expressly requests that a Xxxxxxx attend a meeting the Employer will not unreasonably deny such a request. However, in writing, of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, an employee acting 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 Xxxxxxx shall not be unreasonably denied. Except compensated at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend premore than their straight-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may time rate of pay while performing the Chief duties of a 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 compensated if performing the Xxxxxxx for the purposes duties of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on their scheduled day off. (b) Union Stewards will be allowed to investigate grievances during their normal work day provided no necessary and required work is interrupted by the Xxxxxxx’x absence and the Xxxxxxx’x supervisor has given him/her prior approval to engage in such contracts who activity. (c) The grievance procedures of this Agreement shall be the exclusive remedy with respect to any dispute arising between the Union and Employer and no other remedies may be utilized by any person with respect to any dispute involving this Agreement until the grievance procedures herein have been exhausted. If a grievance is being processed pursuant to this Section and an employee or the Union pursues the same grievance through any other channel or method, then the Union and the employee agree that the grievance 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.have been abandoned.‌‌

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 A 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 A 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. 6.1 The 10.1 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 A 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 10.2 The appropriate 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 10.3 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 10.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx. 10.5 The provisions of Article 10.3 are not applicable to Union Stewards in Lines and Stations. Lines and Stations Union Stewards shall be notified of all overtime work.

Union Stewards. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Employer agrees to recognize Union Representatives 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 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. (c) The Union shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and keep the Employer of the xxxxxxx, notified in writing, writing of the names of all stewardsUnion 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 Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the employer in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development 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. (BNPD): Only e) Nothing in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend prethis Article shall preclude full-job and/or xxxxtime stewards from representing part-up meetings, may the time employees and vice versa. (f) The Employer will recognize one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and up to four (4) stewards. (g) Xxxxxxx badges will be designated and attend, as part allowed to be worn. (h) The Employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to co - operate with the stewards in the carrying out of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf terms and requirements 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. this Agreement. (i) The Union shall have undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards and members, their co- operation with the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered Employer and with all persons representing 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 situationany supervisory capacity. 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. 6.1 The 10.1 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 Any 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 10.2 The appropriate 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 10.3 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 10.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx. 10.5 The provisions of Article 10.3 are not applicable to Union Stewards in Lines and Stations. Lines and Stations Union Stewards shall be notified of all overtime work.

Union Stewards. 6.1 5.01 The Accredited Employer recognizes the right of the Union Representatives shall inform to appoint Stewards as follows: (A) One shift Xxxxxxx and an alternate may be appointed for each shift at each work site. (B) If the appropriate EPSCA Representative and number of employees on a shift at a particular work site exceeds 25, an additional Xxxxxxx may be appointed for every 25 additional employees on that shift at that work site. The Business Manager of the Union will notify the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, of writing from time to time as to the names of all stewards, one the Xxxxxxx(s) and the areas of whom their responsibility. All Stewards 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 regular employees of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order the Employer who have acquired seniority. 5.02 The Union acknowledges that Stewards have their regular duties 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, perform on behalf of the accredited union representativeEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to the complaints and grievances of employees without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate Supervisor and shall report again to him at the time of their return to work, provided these steps are followed, Stewards shall not suffer loss of basic pay. The Employer reserves the right to limit the duration of such meetings, these limits shall not be unreasonable. 5.03 Upon client approval, an Official Representative of the Union shall have access to all work sites covered by this Agreement in carrying out their regular duties after first providing reasonable advance notice to the Supervisor or person in charge and upon the condition that they shall not interfere with the performance of the work and agrees to comply with all safety regulations on site. Information pertaining to work site locations and shifts shall be made available to the Union Representative upon request. 5.04 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint up to four (4) employees to serve as members of the negotiating committee in addition to any full-time Representatives the Union may appoint to the negotiating committee. 5.05 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a written warning, suspension or discharge is to be given, the Supervisor or designate will inform the employee prior to the meeting of his or her right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at that meeting. If the employee wishes a Xxxxxxx and one is not available, the Employer shall schedule the disciplinary meeting within the next twenty-four (24) hours and advise the Union Business Agent of the time and place of the meeting. If a Xxxxxxx is not available the Union Business Agent may attend any such meeting. 5.06 In cases where the Chief client has requested an employee be removed from the site immediately and no Xxxxxxx is an available the employee shall be removed from the location and a meeting will be conducted with the participation of OPGthe Business Agent within twenty-four (24) hours in person or if the Business Agent is not able to meet in person then by telephone. 5.07 Copies of all disciplinary letters, Xxxxx Power L.P. letters of suspensions or Hydro One, he notices of termination issued to bargaining unit members shall not be considered provided to the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. Union without delay. 5.08 The Union shall have the right may request up to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees combined total 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. 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Union Stewards. 6.1 Section 1. Employees within the bargaining unit shall be represented by stewards in the manner set forth in this Article. Employees, however, shall have the option of representing themselves. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer furnish management a list of the stewards' names, their assigned areas, telephone number where they may be contacted and shall keep a list current at all times. Alternate stewards may be appointed by the Local Union President to serve in the absence of the regular stewards. Section 2. When requested by an employee, either a xxxxxxx, chief xxxxxxx, or the president may investigate any alleged or actual grievance in writing, of the names of all stewards, one of whom his assigned work area and assist in its presentation. He shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxallowed time during working hours in accordance with Section 4 of this Article upon notification and approval of his Department Head; provided however, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted belowthe Department Head shall not unreasonably withhold approval. Any It is understood that the chief xxxxxxx or the Union President may substitute for the shop xxxxxxx at any hearing in the grievance procedure. Section 3. When an employee presents his own grievance without intervention of a Union xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxxthe xxxxxxx shall be given an opportunity to be present if requested by the employee who is processing his own grievance, and shall exercise his duties only be allowed the time therefor, in respect to employees accordance with Section 4 of this Article, upon notification and approval of his EmployerDepartment Head; provided, however, the Department Head shall not unreasonably withhold approval. Section 4. Stewards who use time during their regular shift hours for investigating grievances or attending grievance meetings will be paid their regular hourly rate for such time used, up to a maximum of three (3) hours per grievance but not to exceed a total of six (6) hours per week. The total time spent by stewards under this Article shall not exceed forty (40) hours per contract year. All stewards will be considered on a regular eight (8) hour shift as far as grievance pay is concerned. A Chief Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx who spends time representing an employee at a Board hearing shall be paid for time spent during his regular shift at his regular rate. Section 5. No xxxxxxx, chief xxxxxxx, or other Union Officer shall leave his regularly assigned work in order to carry out investigate a grievance without first obtaining approval of his duties in respect to employees of other than his EmployerDepartment Head, 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 and, provided further, such approval shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development A maximum of six (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx 6) stewards shall be designated and attend, allowed. They shall be assigned 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 contractsneeded. Section 6. The Union shall have the right to appoint County will provide 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 link to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for IBEW Local 1536 website on 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 employeesLancaster County Human Resources New Employee page. 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. 6.1 The Accredited A. Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer may designate a reasonable number of union stewards who must be members of the xxxxxxxUnion, and shall provide all departments, offices or bureaus with a written list of employees who have been so designated and revised lists within 30 calendar days of any changes in writing, said designations. A xxxxxxx may represent said employee in the presenting of grievances at all levels of the names grievance procedure, or in pre-disciplinary meetings (Xxxxxx) or pre-disciplinary interviews where there is a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow. The employee and his/her xxxxxxx may have a reasonable amount of all stewardspaid time off for the above-listed activities. However, one said xxxxxxx will receive paid time off only if he/she is the representative of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxrecord; is a member of the same Union as the employee; is employed by the same department, office or bureau as they are appointed the employee; and when they cease is employed within a reasonable distance from the work location of the employee. If a xxxxxxx must leave his/her work location to act as stewardsrepresent an employee, 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, he/she shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate his/her supervisor before leaving his work area on a form provided for union businesssuch purpose. Such Permission to leave will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission shall cannot 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 meetingsgranted promptly, 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 when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours after the time of all the xxxxxxx’x request, excluding scheduled overtimedays off and/or legal holidays, unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Where practicalDenial of permission to leave at the time requested for representation will automatically constitute an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, a equal to the amount of the delay. Before leaving his/her work location, the xxxxxxx shall call the requesting employee’s supervisor to determine when the employee can be made available. Upon arrival, the xxxxxxx will report to the employee’s supervisor who will make arrangements for the meeting requested. Time spent on grievances or Xxxxxx meetings outside of regular working hours of the employee and/or his/her xxxxxxx shall not be counted as work time for any purpose. Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the employee and/or his/her xxxxxxx, only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be allowed. City time, as herein provided, is limited to the actual representation of employees and does not include time for investigation, preparation or any other preliminary activity. B. In order to facilitate the expeditious resolution of workplace disputes at the lowest possible level, the parties agree to establish a joint Labor-Management training program for stewards and front-line supervisors. No later than March 18, 2016, the Union and City representatives will have established a curriculum and training program that will provide skills for both stewards and front-line supervisors in accordance with practices set out the processing and resolution of grievances and other workplace issues in individual trade appendicesa cooperative, problem-solving manner. Upon completion of the program, both union stewards and front-line supervisors will be certified. Stewards certified through this training shall be given authorized to spend up to two (2) hours of City time to investigate each dispute raised under the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he Grievance Procedure of this MOU. As is qualified to perform the workpracticable, grievances will be heard by certified supervisors. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Employer agrees to recognize two (2) Union Representatives 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) One of the two (2) recognized Union Stewards in ARTICLE 8.01 (a) may be appointed or elected Chief Xxxxxxx. The Chief Xxxxxxx may assist in the presentation of any grievance or with any xxxxxxx function as required under the Agreement. (c) The Union shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and keep the Employer of the xxxxxxx, notified in writing, writing of the names of all stewards, one Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of whom their respective appointments. No employee will be recognized as a Xxxxxxx until the Union advises the Employer in writing of the name(s) of the employee(s) designated as Xxxxxxx(s). (d) A Union Xxxxxxx shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxpaid their regular or premium rate for time spent attending grievance, as they are appointed disciplinary and when they cease orientation meetings with the employer in performing the above duties during her regular scheduled working hours. This provision does not apply to act as stewards, except as noted belowattendance at arbitrations or other proceedings. Any xxxxxxx, Every effort shall be made by the xxxxxxx(s) to schedule the performance of her duties under paragraphs (a) and (b) above at times which do not conflict with her work schedule or with the work schedule of any other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only employee in respect to employees the bargaining unit. If the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order to carry out his the duties in respect to employees paragraphs (a) and (b) above necessitates the xxxxxxx(s) requiring absence from a scheduled work assignment, the xxxxxxx(s) must provide her immediate supervisor with reasonable notice and must obtain the permission of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate her supervisor before leaving his her 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 her duties as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 4.1 The Accredited Union Representatives Representative shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxxRepresentative, in writing, of . Of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, stewards as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other There shall not be more than a Chief Xxxxxxx, one (1) xxxxxxx per shift per Employer unless the Employer and the Union mutually agree that more stewards are required. A 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 Xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union Union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited The xxxxxxx on the day shift will be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsshall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative, may in writing, of the name of one (1) xxxxxxx who will be the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendwill represent the Union at stewards' meetings. 4.2 In the event of a work stoppage, or threat of a work stoppage, or any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as part it is incumbent upon all Union representatives, shall immediately do all in their power to ensure that the prohibited action of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesemployees is prevented or stopped. 4.3 The Union shall be given written notice when a xxxxxxx is released by the Employer, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where and under normal conditions, the Chief Xxxxxxx is an will be the last employee of OPGretained by the Employer in a layoff situation, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Oneand the stewards on the second and third shift will be the last employee retained by the Employer on his shift in a layoff situation, 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 provided the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the aboveXxxxxxx, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestor Xxxxxxx, 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. 4.4 Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, xxxxxxx 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. 6.1 Section 1. Employees within the bargaining unit shall be represented by stewards in the manner set forth in this Article. Employees, however, shall have the option of representing themselves. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer furnish management a list of the stewards' names, their assigned areas, telephone number where they may be contacted and shall keep a list current at all times. Alternate stewards may be appointed by the Local Union President to serve in the absence of the regular stewards. Section 2. When requested by an employee, either a xxxxxxx or a Union Executive Board member may investigate any alleged or actual grievance in his assigned work area and assist in its presentation. He shall be allowed time during working hours in accordance with Section 4 of this Article upon notification and approval of his Department Head's designated representative; provided however, the Department Head shall not unreasonably deny the approval. Any denial shall be based upon business needs of the department and put in writing. Section 3. When an employee presents his own grievance without intervention of a Union xxxxxxx, the xxxxxxx shall be given an opportunity to be present if requested by the employee who is processing his own grievance, and shall be allowed the time therefor, in accordance with Section 4 of this Article, upon notification and approval of his Department Head or the Department Head's designated representative; provided, however, the Department Head shall not unreasonably deny the approval. Any denial shall be based upon business needs of the department and put in writing. Section 4. Stewards who use time during their regular shift hours for investigating grievances or attending grievance meetings will be paid their regular hourly rate for such time used, up to a maximum of the names three (3) hours per grievance but not to exceed a total of all stewards, one of whom five (5) hours per week. All stewards will be considered on a regular eight Section 5. No xxxxxxx or other Union Officer 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 leave his duties only in respect to employees of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxx, regularly assigned work in order to carry out investigate a grievance without first obtaining approval of his duties in respect to employees of other than his EmployerDepartment Head or the Department Head's designated representative, 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 and, provided further, such approval shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development A maximum of ten (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx 10) stewards shall be designated and attend, allowed. They shall be assigned 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 contractsneeded. Section 6. The Union shall have the right to appoint County will provide 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 link to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for IBEW Local 1536 website on 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 employeesLancaster County Human Resources New Employee page. 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. 6.1 4.1 The Accredited Union Representatives Representative shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, representative in writing, writing of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, stewards as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, A 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 Union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited The Accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may shall inform the appropriate EPSCA representative in writing of the name of one xxxxxxx who will be responsible for the conducting of business at the Project level. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be designated supplied by the Employer with a list of employees hired and attenddischarged. He shall receive a copy of all correspondence related to disciplinary matters issued to the employee. The Chief Xxxxxxx and the Accredited Union Representative shall be notified of all layoffs a minimum of one day in advance. 4.2 In the event of a work stoppage or threat of a work stoppage or any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as part it is incumbent upon all Union representatives, shall immediately take all reasonable action to ensure that the prohibited action of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx employees is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. prevented or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. stopped. 4.3 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 given written notice before the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated released or transferred by his the Employer. Under normal conditions the xxxxxxx will be the last employee retained by the Employer in a layoff situation, and provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the work requiredrequired in Management's opinion. The Accredited Union Representative may appoint one (1) Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx, he to perform Chief Xxxxxxx duties only when the regular Chief Xxxxxxx is absent from work. The Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx will not be laid off until the last employee manpower on- site is reduced to be retained ten (10) UA members or less, unless by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationmutual consent between the accredited Union Representative and the Accredited EPSCA Representative. 6.3 4.4 The chief xxxxxxx Chief Xxxxxxx will be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, xxxxxxx 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. 6.1 9.04 The Accredited Union Stewards, and the Committee Persons to whom they report, will be authorized to deal with Union business including, but not limited to grievances and health & safety issues. Stewards will be utilized when a Committee Person is not working. 9.05 Union Stewards have a responsibility to the Employer for his or her regular duties. A Xxxxxxx will request permission from his or her Supervisor before leaving his or her work to attend to investigate, write or present a grievance or complaint. Such leave will not be unreasonably denied, where it can reasonably be done without interfering with the operations of the Employer. The Xxxxxxx must report back to his or her Supervisor when any Union business is completed, and will take no more time than is absolutely necessary during regular working hours to conduct any Union business. 9.06 Representatives recognized by the Employer shall inform be employees with seniority. A list of these representatives and their assignments by the appropriate EPSCA Representative Union shall be provided to the Employer and the Employer of will be advised by the xxxxxxxUnion, in writing, following any changes to this list. 9.07 It is understood that periodically the Union holds elections within the Union structure. The Chairperson will notify the Employer of upcoming elections. The Employer, upon request, will provide the Union with an updated seniority list. There will be no posting of posters or campaigning, save and except on the Union bulletin board and in the hallways immediately outside of the names of all stewardsstaff cafeteria, one of whom shall where space exists. The Employer will provide space onsite for the vote. 9.08 A National Union Representative and/or Local Union Representative may be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed present and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted belowparticipate in any meeting between the Union Committee and the Employer upon advance notice. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only in respect Union Representatives registered with the AGCO may provide assistance to employees of his subject to any limitation imposed by the registration, but will not interfere with the Employer's operation. A Chief Xxxxxxx, Union Representatives will not visit with employees 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 bargaining unit nor attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may non- public areas during working hours without appropriate arrangements being made with 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 contractsHuman Resources Manager. The Union shall have Representatives agree to inform the right Employer of any loss or suspension of their Registration and agree 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 employeescease all activities until reregistered. 6.2 9.09 The Employer will recognize an alternate Representative to replace the Chairperson, Health and Safety/WSIB Representative and Committee persons when they are absent for 5 or more consecutive working days due to vacation, sickness, or approved leave of absence/Union shall receive written notice before leave, provided this does not adversely affect the employment efficient operation 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 situationalternate’s department. 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. 6.1 4.1 The Accredited Union Representatives Representative shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, writing of the names of all stewardsstewards as they are appointed, 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 There shall not be more than a Chief Xxxxxxx, one (1) xxxxxxx per Employer unless the Employer and Union mutually agree that more stewards are required. A 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 Union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited No Xxxxxxx or Subforeman shall be permitted to act as a Xxxxxxx. The Accredited Union Representative is unable shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative in writing of the name of one (1) xxxxxxx who will represent the Union at stewards' meetings. 4.2 The xxxxxxx shall be supplied by his Employer with a list of employees hired, discharged and to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsbe laid off. He shall receive a copy of all correspondence related to disciplinary matters issued to the employee. 4.3 In the event of a work stoppage or threat of a work stoppage, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendor any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as part it is incumbent upon all Union representatives, shall immediately do all in their power to ensure that the prohibited action of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx employees is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. prevented or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. stopped. 4.4 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 given written notice before the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated released by his the Employer, and under normal conditions, the xxxxxxx will be the last employee retained by the Employer in a layoff situation, provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the work required, he will be . The Chief Xxxxxxx may designate an alternate when the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationChief Xxxxxxx is absent from work. 6.3 The chief 4.5 A Union xxxxxxx will not be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, transferred to another project unless mutually agreed to by the Employer and the Accredited Union Representative. 4.6 A xxxxxxx shall be given the first opportunity to work overtime. When a crew not containing a xxxxxxx is required to work overtime, one (1) member of the crew will be replaced by a xxxxxxx in order that a xxxxxxx may be present for overtime providing he hours worked. Where practical and when requested by an employee, a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative will be present at a meeting where there will be discipline or discharge meted out to an employee. There may be instances where this is qualified not practicable (e.g. security breaches, fighting, safety breaches) or where a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative is not available. This Article applies to perform the workgeneration sites only. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 37.01 The Accredited Employer agrees to recognize Employees who are elected or appointed as Union Representatives shall inform Stewards, and recognizes their authority to represent other Employees. A Union Xxxxxxx may, at the appropriate EPSCA Representative request of an Employee, accompany or represent the Employee in various meetings including a formal investigation, duty to accommodate, return to work, disciplinary meetings and in any other meeting when the Employer would be reasonably aware the investigation may lead to discipline, as well as meetings related to the processing of a grievance with the Employer. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to leave their job for any of the xxxxxxxaforementioned purposes, the Union Xxxxxxx will request time off from their job immediate supervisor and provide their job with as much advance notice as possible. There will be no loss of regular earnings for time in writing, attendance at any of the names of all stewardsaforementioned meetings, one of whom however, the Employer will not pay for travel time or travel expenses. Arrangements will be made by the supervisor to permit the Union Xxxxxxx to leave their job as soon as reasonably possible. Such time off shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxgranted only upon the approval of the supervisor or authorized alternate, 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 which approval 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. withheld. 37.02 The Union shall have reserves the right to appoint a Union Xxxxxxx on such contracts who to represent a Local that has no Union Xxxxxxx. 37.03 A list of Union Stewards shall be considered supplied by the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report Union to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department shall be advised in writing of any change to commencing work for this list. The list shall be updated by the purpose of verifying membership and clearance Union annually. 37.04 General Support Staff Employees, shall have the right at any time to the appropriate project assistance of the Union Stewards and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the aboveUnion Staff Representatives when meeting with the Employer regarding an investigation, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestdiscipline, Employers on owner-only contracts will in a timely manner provide the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable duty to him accommodate, return to verify union status/ membership of employeeswork, or grievance. 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. 6.1 a. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform notify the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer SOCP Human Resources Manager or designee of the xxxxxxx, in writing, selection of the names of all stewards, one of whom Stewards and their alternates. The Union shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed allowed one (1) Xxxxxxx and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted belowalternate per work site. 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 Eliot is considered three (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 3) separate worksites for the purposes of owner- this section. Staff shall utilize the assistance of an in-house Xxxxxxx where appropriate. When this is not appropriate a Xxxxxxx from a nearby house may be used by the employee. b. Stewards may receive but not solicit grievances from the bargaining unit, and may discuss complaints and grievances of employees in the bargaining unit on the premises and time of the SOCP where that time coincides with the employees regularly scheduled hours, but only contractsto such extent that it does not neglect, retard or interfere with the work and duties of the Stewards or with the work or duties of employees. Stewards shall be granted reasonable time off during regularly scheduled working hours without loss of pay or other benefits to investigate bargaining unit grievances upon notice to their immediate supervisor. Release in such instances may not be immediate. If the permitted activities would interfere with either the Xxxxxxx'x or the grievant's duties, the direct supervisor(s) shall, within the next working day, arrange a mutually satisfactory time for the requested activities. No more than one (1) Xxxxxxx shall be involved in the same grievance. No overtime costs shall accrue to the Employer as a result of such activities outside regularly scheduled hours. Officers of the local who are members of this bargaining unit may process grievances but will be held to the same restrictions set forth for Stewards as specified above in this section. Willful disregard for these procedures may result in loss of pay for unauthorized leave or disciplinary action. c. The Division agrees there shall be no reprisal, coercion, intimidation or discrimination against any Xxxxxxx for the conduct of the functions described in this Article. d. At the Union's request, with thirty (30) days notices, Stewards for the Union shall have be granted personal leave, accrued vacation leave, accrued compensatory time or leave of absence without pay to attend the right to appoint Union's Xxxxxxx training session. When a Xxxxxxx cannot attend due to a work emergency, the local president will be notified by the Xxxxxxx. e. Executive Board Officers of Local 1246 shall provide their immediate supervisor and personnel office with a list of prescheduled regular monthly Board meetings. Board officers from this bargaining unit shall then be allowed to attend at least two (2) regularly scheduled Board meetings per month. Attendance will be either on such contracts who the basis of leave without pay or use of comp time, vacation, or personal leave. f. Meetings of the Executive Board specifically requested by the SOCP, and mutually agreed to by the Union, which are held at locations, times and dates requested by the SOCP shall be considered on the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees basis of employers on no loss of pay for attending Board members from this bargaining unit, but SOCP will incur no overtime liability nor will a Board member receive compensation for attending such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to meetings scheduled during a time that the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work employee would not normally be scheduled 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. 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 A 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 A 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 Accredited Union Representative may appoint one (1) Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx to perform Chief Xxxxxxx duties only when the regular Chief Xxxxxxx is absent from work. Provided the Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx is able to perform the work required, he will not be laid off until the manpower on site is reduced to ten (10) Xxxxxxxxx members or less, unless by mutual consent between the accredited Union Representative and the Accredited Association Representative. 6.3 The union shall receive written notice before the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employer, and employer. The chief xxxxxxx/xxxxxxx shall be one of the last two (2) employees on the job provided the xxxxxxx he is able qualified to perform the work requiredavailable work. In the event the job is temporarily closed down to the extent that no employees are working, he will on re-opening the job, the xxxxxxx shall be one of the last employee first two (2) employees to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationrecalled. 6.3 6.4 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 6.5 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Hospital agrees to recognize Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the Employer 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 writingthe presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the date of all stewardstheir respective appointments. It 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 immedi- ate supervisor. If, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is to enter an area within the Hospital in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only 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 situations where an accredited 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 number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Employer will recognize a Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsAdministrative Committee consisting of eleven Stewards, may one of which shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx, selected by the Union, not more than three of which committee members shall meet with management at any one time. The representation by Stewards shall be structured as follows: Registered Nursing Assistants Orderlies and Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part Maintenance Purchasing Housekeeping I Dietary The Union acknowledges that the members of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x Union Administrative Committee must continue to perform their regular duties, on behalf and that as far as possible all activities 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 committee will be carried on outside of the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationregular working hours of the member thereof, unless otherwise mutually arranged. 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. 6.1 ‌ The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer may designate a reasonable number of Union Stewards who must be members of the xxxxxxxUnion and shall provide all departments, in writingoffices, or bureaus with a written list 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 contractswho have been so designated. The Union shall ensure that the list of Union Stewards is kept current and shall transmit changes to Management as soon as practicable. A Union Xxxxxxx may represent a grievant in the presenting of grievances at all levels of the grievance procedure. A Union Xxxxxxx may represent an employee in pre-disciplinary hearings (Xxxxxx) or pre-disciplinary interviews where there is a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow. An employee and his/her Union Xxxxxxx may have a reasonable amount of paid time off for the right above-listed activities. However, the Union Xxxxxxx will receive paid time off only if he/she is the representative of record, is a member of the Association, and is employed within a reasonable distance from the work location of the employee. If a Union Xxxxxxx must leave his/her work location to appoint represent an employee, he/she shall first obtain permission from his/her supervisor on a form provided for such purpose. Permission to leave a work location will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission cannot be granted promptly, the Union Xxxxxxx on such contracts who will be informed when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours after the time of the Union Xxxxxxx’x request, excluding scheduled days off and/or legal holidays, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. Denial of permission to leave at the time requested will automatically constitute an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, equal to the amount of the time delay. Before leaving his/her work location, the Union Xxxxxxx shall call the employee’s supervisor to determine when the employee can be considered made available. Upon arrival, the Union Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall will report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work employee’s supervisor who will make arrangements for the purpose meeting requested. Time spent on grievances or the pre-disciplinary representation activities described above outside of verifying membership and clearance regular working hours of the employee and/or his/her Union Xxxxxxx shall not be counted as work time for any purpose. Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the employee and/or the Union Xxxxxxx, only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be allowed. City time, as herein provided, is limited to the appropriate project and/or contractoractual representation of employees and does not include time for investigation, preparation, or any other preliminary activity. Notwithstanding In order to facilitate the aboveexpeditious resolution of workplace disputes at the lowest possible level, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestparties agree to establish a joint Labor-Management training program for Union Stewards and front-line supervisors. Upon the parties’ mutual agreement, Employers on ownerthe Union and City representatives will have established a curriculum and training program that will provide skills for both Union Stewards and front-only contracts will line supervisors in the processing and resolution of grievances and other workplace issues in a timely manner provide cooperative, problem-solving manner. Upon completion of the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable to him to verify union status/ membership of employees. 6.2 The program, both Union shall receive written notice before the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employer, Stewards and provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the work required, he front-line supervisors will be certified. Union Stewards certified through this training shall be authorized to spend up to two (2) hours of City time to investigate each dispute raised under the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situation. 6.3 The chief xxxxxxx Grievance Procedure of this MOU. As is practicable, grievances 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 workheard by certified supervisors. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 7.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Employer recognizes the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer right of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Union to elect or appoint one (1) Chief representing the authorized areas 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 belowworking establishment. 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 Should the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendabsent from work, as part or should there be more than ten (10) employees in the bargaining unit, or should there be more than one (1) shift worked by the employees in the bargaining unit, the Employer recognizes the right of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, Union to appoint an additional union xxxxxxx. The Union will notify the Employer from time to time as to the names of the xxxxxxx(s) and the areas of their responsibility and all stewards shall be regular employees of the Employer who have acquired seniority. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the accredited union representativeEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to the complaints and grievances of employees without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. In cases where Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate supervisor and shall report again to him at the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee time of OPGtheir return to work, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he provided these steps are followed stewards shall not suffer a loss of basic pay. The Employer reserves the right to limit the duration of such meetings. These limits shall not be considered unreasonable. 7.03 The Employer acknowledges the Xxxxxxx right of the Union to appoint or elect up to three (3) employees, no more than one from each site, to serve as members of the negotiating committee. The applicable employees will be paid by the Employer for all time off work for the purposes of owner- only contractsparticipating in mutually agreed negotiations up to conciliation. 7.04 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a written warning, suspension, or discharge is to be given, the Supervisor or designate will inform the employee prior to the meeting of their right to have a union xxxxxxx present at the meeting. 7.05 The employee may request the presence of the union xxxxxxx during the meeting. Where the employee requests such representation, the Supervisor will send for the xxxxxxx without further discussion of the matter with the employee. If a xxxxxxx is not available, the employer shall schedule the disciplinary meeting within the next (24) twenty-four hours and it shall then become the sole responsibility of the employee concerned to arrange for a union xxxxxxx, union representative or a co-worker of their choosing, from the same shift, to be in attendance, in person or via phone, when the meeting occurs. Where an employee is required to attend an investigative meeting with the Employer that could lead to disciplinary action for that employee, they will be informed prior to the meeting of their right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. If a Xxxxxxx is not available or no Xxxxxxx is designated for that site, the meeting will take place. Copies of all disciplinary notices issued to bargaining unit members shall be forwarded to the Union's Business Agent. 7.06 The Union may request up to six (6) days off per calendar year, without pay, for members of the bargaining unit. The Employer shall reasonably grant such requests. This leave is over and above the time required to negotiate this collective agreement. 7.07 Where the Union designates an employee in the bargaining unit to the position of Branch President, the Employer shall grant that employee periods of unpaid leave as requested by the union. The Union shall have agrees to provide the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx employer with reasonable notice with respect to employees the commencement and conclusion of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose any periods 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 employeesleave. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Section 6.1. Those employees serving as Union Representatives Stewards shall inform officially represent the appropriate EPSCA Representative Union in their designated areas of representation. Union Stewards shall investigate and the Employer process grievances and conduct other necessary Union business in their areas of responsibility during working hours with no loss in pay. This provision of the xxxxxxxAgreement shall not be abused. First contact, in writingfor any representation issue, of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be made with the member’s designated Xxxxxxx. The following procedure shall be followed when representation by a Union Xxxxxxx is required: A. The Union Xxxxxxx assigned to the area should be notified first. If the xxxxxxx is unavailable or feels uncomfortable with the particular situation, he/she should notify the Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx, notify the President of the Local. B. If management perceives a possible conflict of interest or if the action involves the Xxxxxxx, management shall exercise his duties only in respect notify the Chief Xxxxxxx. C. Stewards should receive adequate notification of a meeting to employees obtain permission to leave his/her respective worksite/workstation. Union Stewards conducting union business will record time for this purpose on a work order including the name of his Employerthe person to be seen and the nature of the business. A The Union xxxxxxx shall notify his/her immediate supervisor prior to leaving his/her workstation/worksite. Section 6.2. In the absence or unavailability of the Union Xxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx, in order the President or Vice President shall have the rights accorded to carry out his duties in respect to employees Stewards and Union staff representatives. This provision 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 Agreement 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 contractsabused. Section 6.3. The Union shall have agrees to provide the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who Employer with copies of the table of organization of the Union within five (5) workdays after the effective date of this Agreement and within five (5) workdays whenever changes are made thereafter. Section 6.4. Local #2916 shall be considered accorded the following stewards: 1 Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief AMP 111 & 112* 0 Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the aboveAMP 121 & 122* 1 Xxxxxxx AMP 131 & 133 0 Xxxxxxx Resident Services, 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.Xxxxx Road & Central Office

Union Stewards. 6.1 7.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Employer recognizes the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer right of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Union to elect or appoint one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx representing the authorized areas 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 belowworking establishment per site. 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 Should the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendabsent from work, as part or should there be more than (10) ten employees in total per site, or should there be more than one (1) shift worked by the employees in the bargaining unit, the Employer recognizes the right of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, Union to appoint an additional xxxxxxx per site. The Union will notify the Employer from time to time as to the names of the stewards and the areas of their responsibility and all stewards shall be regular employees of the Employer who have acquired seniority. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the accredited union representativeEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to the complaints and grievances of employees without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. In cases where Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate supervisor and shall report again to him at the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee time of OPGtheir return to work, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he provided these steps are followed stewards shall not suffer a loss of basic pay. The Employer reserves the right to limit the duration of such meetings. These limits shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. unreasonable. 7.03 The Union shall have Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall or elect up to two (2) employees to serve as members of the negotiating committee. Employees will be considered paid by the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing Company for all time off work for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance participating in mutually agreed negotiations, up to mediation. 7.04 One (1) Union stewards will be provided with three (3) paid leave days per year to attend union sponsored education courses. 7.05 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a written warning, suspension, or discharge is to be given, the Supervisor or designate will inform the employee prior to the appropriate project and/or contractormeeting of his right to have a union xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Notwithstanding The employee may request the abovepresence of the union xxxxxxx during the meeting. Where the employee requests such representation, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x request, Employers on owner-only contracts Supervisor will in a timely manner provide send for the Chief Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx without further discussion of the matter 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 employee. If a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employernot available, the employer shall schedule the disciplinary meeting within the next (24) twenty- four hours and provided it shall then become the sole responsibility of the employee concerned to arrange for a union xxxxxxx is able to perform the work required, he will be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationattendance when the meeting occurs. 6.3 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed 7.06 Copies of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, disciplinary notices issued to bargaining unit members shall be given forwarded to the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workUnion's Business Agent. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The 8.1 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 A 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 A 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 xxxxmark-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x 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 8.2 The appropriate 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 8.3 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 8.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Hospital agrees to recognize Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the Employer purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. (b) A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in writingthe presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. (c) The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of all stewardsUnion 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, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development 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. (BNPD): Only e) Nothing in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable 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 attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part right of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesUnion to elected or otherwise select Union Stewards. Xxxxxxx representation will be as follows: - one representing Health Records, Switchboard, Maintenance, Purchasing, Community Mental Health Centre, Food Service, Central Supply, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy - one representing patient Accounts, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Radiology, Laboratory, Perioperative Services, - one representing Clerical Associates - one representing Registration and Emergency any two of who may form a committee to act at any specified time or on behalf any specified issue. A representative of Local 1 Canada may attend any meeting of the accredited union representativecommittee with management if his/her presence is requested by either party. In cases where the Chief Each Xxxxxxx is an shall be a permanent employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for Hospital with seniority and regularly employed by the purposes Hospital during his/her term of owner- only contractsoffice. The Union shall have the right Hospital agrees to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect permit Xxxxxxxx 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 employeeswear identification badges. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Hospital agrees to Union Representatives 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 inform keep the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxxHospital notified, in writing, of the names of all stewardsUnion 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, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only 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 situations where 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 number of stewards and the areas which they represent are to be determined locally. The Hospital will two Chief Stewards and xxxxxxx(s) from the following departments of the Hospital: 1 xxxxxxx for the night shift 1 xxxxxxx for the xxxxxxx for the Nursing Attendants and all other Nursing and attendant staff 2 stewards from Food Service 2 stewards from Environmental Services 2 stewards from Maintenance 2 stewards from Materials If the regular xxxxxxx is unavailable, an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, employee(s) may request 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 contractsto assist them with their grievance. The Union shall have designate a xxxxxxx as Senior Xxxxxxx in departments having more than one xxxxxxx. The Hospital will make every effort to assist the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered stewards in carrying out his or her functions as defined in the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contractsCollective Agreement. 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 keep the employment Hospital notified, in writing, of the names of its currently members of the Grievance Committee. In the matter of stewards' badges, the Hospital gives its assurance that, during the course of this Collective Agreement, no disciplinary action will be taken against any Union xxxxxxx as a result of his wearing of a xxxxxxx is terminated xxxxxxx'x badge as provided by his Employerthe Union and of the form, style and provided type approved by 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 situationBoard of Arbitration. 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. 6.1 Section 1. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and advise the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, writing of the names of all stewardsUnion Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx. Only one (1) Union Xxxxxxx on paid time and no more than two (2) Union Stewards on unpaid time, one of whom shall participate in each grievance procedure, unless the xxxxxxx is a Grievant, in which case they shall also be entitled to representation. Union Stewards, unless the Xxxxxxx is the grievant, shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxrecognized by the Employer as representatives of the employees for the purposes of enforcing this Agreement, as they are appointed and when they cease to shall generally act as stewardsrepresentatives of the Union on the job. Section 2. If the overall number of bargaining unit employees—either in the total unit, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxxon a specific shift, other than or in a Chief Xxxxxxxspecific work area—changes significantly, shall exercise his duties only in respect the Parties will meet to employees discuss the number of his EmployerStewards. Section 3. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order Xxxxxxx may request to carry out his be released from his/her regular duties in respect to employees of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representativeinvestigate grievances on Employer time. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union business. Such permission Requests to conduct such investigations shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only The Xxxxxxx shall contact his/her supervisor in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable advance to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may determine a time when such investigation will not interfere with the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated Xxxxxxx’x work and attend, as part the work of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesperson with whom the Xxxxxxx wants to meet. Section 4. No Xxxxxxx shall have any authority to order or cause any strike, on behalf slowdown, or cessation of work, and the Xxxxxxx shall not interfere with the Manager in the Manager’s running of the accredited Unit. Section 5. Upon the Union’s request and subject to the Employer's business requirements, union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. members serving as stewards or Hydro One, he alternate stewards under this contract shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contractsgranted Section 6. The Union may appoint one (1) of the stewards as a “Chief” xxxxxxx. Section 7. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be released from duties with no loss of pay for no more than two (2) hours each month in order to speak with or meet with a Union Representative for purposes of training and contract administration. Scheduling of such release time will be subject to management approval. Section 8. The Employer agrees to notify the Union in the event a Shop Xxxxxxx is placed on investigatory suspension or transferred to a different work area/location. Shop Stewards 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 super seniority for the purpose of verifying membership layoff, recall, and clearance to furlough only. In the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding event of 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 layoff or discharge of a xxxxxxx is terminated by his EmployerShop Xxxxxxx, and provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform Employer will notify the work required, he will be Union in advance of the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationlay- off or discharge. 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. 6.1 A. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer may designate a reasonable number of Union Stewards who must be members of the xxxxxxxUnion, and shall provide all departments, offices or bureaus with a written list of employees who have been so designated, and revised lists within 30 calendar days of any changes in writing, said designations. A xxxxxxx may represent said grievant in the presenting of grievances at all levels 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 Employergrievance procedure. A Chief Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx may represent an employee in pre-disciplinary hearings (Xxxxxx) or pre-disciplinary interviews where there is a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow. An employee and his/her xxxxxxx may have a reasonable amount of paid time off for the above-listed activities. However, in order the xxxxxxx will receive paid time off only if he/she is the representative of record; is a member of the Association; and is employed within a reasonable distance from the work location of the employee. If a xxxxxxx must leave his/her work location to carry out his duties in respect to employees of other than his Employerrepresent an employee, he/she shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate his/her supervisor before leaving his work area on a form provided for union businesssuch purpose. Such Permission to leave will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission shall cannot 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 meetingsgranted promptly, 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 grievance xxxxxxx will be informed when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours after the time of all the xxxxxxx’x request, excluding scheduled overtimedays off and/or legal holidays, unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Where practicalDenial of permission to leave at the time requested will automatically constitute an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, a equal to the amount of the delay. Before leaving his/her work location, the xxxxxxx shall call the requesting employee’s supervisor to determine when the employee can be made available. Upon arrival, the xxxxxxx will report to the employee’s supervisor who will make arrangements for the meeting requested. Time spent on grievances, or the pre-disciplinary representation activities described above, outside of regular working hours of the employee and/or his/her representative shall not be counted as work time for any purpose. Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the employee and/or the xxxxxxx, only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be allowed. City time, as herein provided, is limited to the actual representation of employees and does not include time for investigation, preparation or any other preliminary activity. B. In order to facilitate the expeditious resolution of workplace disputes at the lowest possible level, the parties agree to establish a joint Labor-Management training program for stewards and front-line supervisors. No later than March 18, 2016, the Union and City representatives will have established a curriculum and training program that will provide skills for both stewards and front-line supervisors in accordance with practices set out the processing and resolution of grievances and other workplace issues in individual trade appendicesa cooperative, problem-solving manner. Upon completion of the program, both union stewards and front-line supervisors will be certified. Stewards certified through this training shall be given authorized to spend up to two (2) hours of City time to investigate each dispute raised under the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he Grievance Procedure of this MOU. As is qualified to perform the workpracticable, grievances will be heard by certified supervisors. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 12.1 There shall be 5 union stewards and 5 alternates, split 3 EVS employees and 2 FANS employees for xxxxxxx and alternates. 12.2 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform designate one of the appropriate EPSCA Representative and stewards as a “Chief” xxxxxxx. 12.3 The Union shall advise the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, writing of the names of all stewardsUnion Stewards. One (1) Union Stewards shall participate in each grievance procedure. Union Stewards, one of whom unless the Xxxxxxx is the grievant, shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxrecognized by the Employer as the representative of the employees for the purposes of enforcing this Agreement, as they are appointed and when they cease to shall generally act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only in respect representatives of the Union on the job. 12.4 A Xxxxxxx may request 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 be released from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union businessor her regular duties to investigate grievances on Employer time. Such permission Request to conduct such investigations shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only The Xxxxxxx shall contact his or her supervisor in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable advance to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsdetermine a time when such investigation will not interfere with the Xxxxxxx’x work and the work of the person with whom the Xxxxxxx wants to meet. 12.5 No Xxxxxxx shall have any authority to order or cause any strike, may slowdown, or cessation of work, and the Xxxxxxx shall not interfere with the Manager in the Manager’s running of the Unit. 12.6 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 will be considered the Xxxxxxx most senior employee for the purposes of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have layoff and recall only. 12.7 If the right overall number of bargaining unit employees – either in the total unit, on a specific shift, or in a specific work area changes significantly, the parties will meet to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who discuss the number of Stewards. 12.8 Upon the Union’s request, union members serving as stewards or alternate stewards under this contract shall be considered granted special training leaves to attend group trainings provided by the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contractsUnion. All Operating Engineers Such leaves will be unpaid and not adversely affect the employee’s seniority or benefits. Any event 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 employeesnot be less than five (5) working days. 6.2 The 12.9 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, Stewards 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.released from duties with no loss of pay for no more than two

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer names of the xxxxxxx, Union Xxxxxxx(s) shall be given to the Co-operative in writing, and the Co-operative shall not be required to any such Xxxxxxx until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the names same and the jurisdiction of all stewards, one of whom the same. A Xxxxxxx shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxa regular, as they are appointed non-probationary employee with at least six months service from date of hire. The privilege of a Xxxxxxx to leave work without loss of basic pay to attend Union business is granted on the following conditions: Such business must be between the Union and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other Management; and Xxxxxxx(s) will not absent themselves their regular duties for more than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only in respect to employees of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxx, two hours per week in order to carry out his duties in respect deal with grievances of employees or other Union business. The time limit may be extended by mutual consent of both parties; and The time shall be devoted to employees the prompt handling of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx necessary Union business; and The Xxxxxxx(s) concerned shall obtain the permission from of his immediate supervisor or her Supervisor before leaving his work area for union businessor her work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. 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 meetingsleave of absence without pay, may be granted to a Xxxxxxx to be absent from work on Union business, provided the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part Co-operative received one week’s notice in writing of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf such absence. Such leave of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he absence shall not exceed five days duration and not more than one Xxxxxxx shall be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contractspermitted to be absent at any one time. The Union five day’s duration shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall not apply during negotiations nor arbitration proceedings. stewards will be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report granted two days (subject to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior same notice period referred to commencing work in a) in calender year for the purpose of verifying membership attending local executive meetings 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 such time will be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situation. 6.3 The chief taken without loss of company pay. 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 workreceive company pay for two days spent during contract negotiations. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Company shall a reasonable number of Union Representatives shall inform Stewards who may present employees’ grievances to the appropriate EPSCA Representative representatives of The number of such Stewards and the Employer Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be eligible to serve as Stewards or Members of the xxxxxxxGrievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Grievance Committee shall consist of no more than four employees; the Chairperson, in writingVice Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Chief Xxxxxxx or any elected Union representative should any of the names above officers be absent. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, Members of all stewardsthe Grievance Committee, one and the Union Officers have regular duties to perform for the Company, and that such persons will not leave theirregular duties without obtaining the permission of whom shall be designated Chief their Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted belowor immediate Supervisor. 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 This permission shall not be unduly withheld. Any employee called to an office for an interview with a xxxxxxx, superintendent or production manager, shall be advised prior to the interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. Committee, and the Union Officers will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably denied. Except in order to deal with the grievances of employees, or with other Union business provided for in this Agreement, and that in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such employees at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only their basic rate of pay for time spent in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated handling grievances of employees and attend, as part attending meetings of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesGrievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on behalf such matters outside of the accredited union representative. In cases where employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee of OPGCompany, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he in which case such time shall not be considered in any computation of overtime. The Company will compensate, at their regular rate, members of the negotiating Committee for time spent out of theirregular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to said Negotiations. No such payment shall be made for time spent while a strike may be in progress. The Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx for or Stewards so appointed by the purposes Union in the following areas of owner- only contractsjurisdiction: Maintenance Department Xxxxxxx Die Cut and Shipping Departments 3 Stewards Printing Department 3 Stewards Corrugator and Slitter Departments 3 Stewards The Company agrees to the principle of one Department Xxxxxxx per shift, and preferential seniority to be given to the senior employee should two fall on the same shift. The Union shall have the right to appoint It is understood that where an employee is a Xxxxxxx for more than one department, he shall retain preferential seniority in that department only in which he is employed. It is understood and agreed that, where deemed necessary by the Union and is conveniently available for a regularly scheduled shift, temporary Stewards may be appointed by the Union for periods not to exceed one month, on such contracts who the understanding that: The Plant Superintendent must be notified in writing in advance. Preferential seniority outlined for permanent Union Stewards in Article 9 of this Agreement shall not apply. Not more than four temporary Stewards be considered allowed to function at any one time. A Xxxxxxx will be moved from his department so long as there is work in 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 Employerdepartment, 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 such work. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 A. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer may designate a reasonable number of union stewards who must be members 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 contractsUnion. The Union shall provide all departments, offices or bureaus with a written list of employees who have been so designated, and revised lists within thirty (30) calendar days of any changes in said designations. A xxxxxxx may represent a grievant in the right to appoint presenting of grievances at all levels of the grievance procedure or in pre-disciplinary meetings (Xxxxxx), or pre- disciplinary interviews where there is a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow. An employee and his/her xxxxxxx may have a reasonable amount of employers on such contractspaid time off for presentation of grievances or participation in pre-disciplinary meetings or interviews. 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 aboveHowever, 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 will receive paid time off only if he/she is terminated the representative of record, a member of the same Union as the employee; is employed by his Employerthe same department, and provided the xxxxxxx office, or bureau, and, is able to perform employed within a reasonable distance from the work requiredlocation of the employee. If a xxxxxxx must leave his/her work location to represent an employee, he he/she shall first obtain permission from his/her supervisor. Permission to leave will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission cannot be granted promptly, the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situation. 6.3 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours after the time of all the xxxxxxx’x request, excluding scheduled overtimedays off and/or legal holidays, unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Where practicalDenial of permission to leave at the time requested for representation of a grievance will automatically constitute an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, a equal to the amount of the delay. Before leaving his/her work location, the xxxxxxx shall call the employee’s supervisor to determine when the employee can be made available. Upon arrival, the xxxxxxx will report to the employee’s supervisor, who will make arrangements for the meeting requested. Time spent on grievances or Xxxxxx meetings outside of regular working hours of the employee and/or his/her xxxxxxx shall not be counted as work time for any purpose. Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the grievant and/or his/her xxxxxxx, only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the issue will be allowed. City time as herein provided is limited to the actual representation of employees and does not include time for investigation, preparation or any other preliminary activity. B. In order to facilitate the expeditious resolution of workplace disputes at the lowest possible level, the parties agree to establish a joint Labor-Management training program for stewards and front-line supervisors. No later than March 18, 2016, the Union and City representatives will have established a curriculum and training program that will provide skills for both stewards and front-line supervisors in accordance with practices set out the processing and resolution of grievances and other workplace issues in individual trade appendicesa cooperative, problem-solving manner. Upon completion of the program, both union stewards and front-line supervisors will be certified. Stewards certified through this training shall be given authorized to spend up to two (2) hours of City time to investigate each dispute raised under the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he Grievance Procedure of this MOU. As is qualified to perform the workpracticable, grievances will be heard by certified supervisors. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 ‌ 5.01 The Accredited University agrees to recognize one (1) Chief Union Representatives shall inform Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, one (1) Union Xxxxxxx, and one (1) Alternate Union Xxxxxxx who may act during the appropriate EPSCA Representative absence of either Union Xxxxxxx, elected by the Union from amongst the employees in the Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period. The Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair is the first line of contact for the University in the workplace. Accordingly, the representation of employees with respect to grievances and the Employer processing of grievances shall be carried out by the Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendments during the term of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Collective Agreement must be agreed to by the National Representative of the names Union and the Director of all stewardsHuman Resources (Staff Relations) or designate. 5.02 The Union shall keep the University notified in writing of the name of the Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, one Union Xxxxxxx and Alternate Union Xxxxxxx and the effective dates of whom shall their appointments. 5.03 It is understood that the Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, Union Xxxxxxx and Alternate Union Xxxxxxx have regular work to perform and that where a grievance must be designated serviced or where meetings between the Union and University officials take place during an employee’s scheduled working hours, the Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewardsUnion Xxxxxxx or Alternate Union Xxxxxxx will not leave his/her work without first obtaining permission of the immediate supervisor, 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 which 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 contractswithheld. The Chief Union Xxxxxxx/Unit Chair, Union Xxxxxxx or Alternate Union Xxxxxxx shall have state his/her destination to 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 immediate supervisor and shall report again at the time of his/her return 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. 6.1 (A) The Accredited Union may elect or designate Union Stewards by classification within each department (who shall be recognized by the Employer). The Union Xxxxxxx is recognized as an authorized representative of the Union for settling grievances and disputes. Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and of the Employer with authority to settle such matters will meet with the Union Xxxxxxx and work for the resolution of such matters. One (1) Union Xxxxxxx who has participated in the xxxxxxxinformal procedure shall, in writingwith prior approval, attend grievance meetings scheduled by the Employer without loss of wages or benefits. If the names of all stewardsUnion expressly requests that a Xxxxxxx attend a meeting the Employer will not unreasonably deny such a request. However, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, an employee acting 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 Xxxxxxx shall not be unreasonably denied. Except compensated at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend premore than their straight-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may time rate of pay while performing the Chief duties of a 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 compensated if performing the Xxxxxxx for the purposes duties of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on their scheduled day off. (B) Union Stewards will be allowed to investigate grievances during their normal work day provided no necessary and required work is interrupted by the Xxxxxxx’x absence and the Xxxxxxx’x supervisor has given them prior approval to engage in such contracts who activity. (C) The grievance procedures of this Agreement shall be the exclusive remedy with respect to any dispute arising between the Union and Employer and no other remedies may be utilized by any person with respect to any dispute involving this Agreement until the grievance procedures herein have been exhausted. If a grievance is being processed pursuant to this Section and an employee or the Union pursues the same grievance through any other channel or method, then the Union and the employee agree that the grievance 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 employeeshave been abandoned. 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. 6.1 A. 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 entitled to select thirty (30) stewards plus one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and to designate their area of representation which shall be in reasonable proximity to their designated Chief work area. B. The Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed Chief Xxxxxxx and when they cease to act as stewardsUnion President, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxxduring their normal working hours without loss of time or pay, other than a Chief Xxxxxxxmay in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, 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 process and handle grievances upon first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain having received permission from his their immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union businessto do so. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative The right of stewards, Chief Xxxxxxx, and President leaving their work during normal working hours without loss of time or pay is unable subject to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx understanding that the time will be designated devoted to the proper handling and attend, as part processing 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 grievances and will not be considered abused; and stewards and President will perform their regularly assigned work at all times, except when necessary to leave their work to process and handle grievances as provided herein. A xxxxxxx, Chief Xxxxxxx, and President who enters into a unit or department other than his/her own shall first notify the Xxxxxxx for the purposes supervisor 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 that unit or department of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work his/her presence for the purpose of verifying membership investigating or processing a formal written grievance. C. The Union President will be allowed reasonable time during working hours without loss of pay to meet with Union or University representatives concerning provisions of this Agreement. Before leaving work he/she shall seek approval of the appropriate administrator in charge of Employee/Labor Relations or their designee. The appropriate administrator in charge of Employee/Labor Relations or their designee shall give prompt reply. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. D. In the event that Fair Share Fee is implemented in accordance with Article 7, Paragraph C of this Agreement, and clearance notwithstanding other provisions of this agreement, the Xxxxxxx, Chief Xxxxxxx and Union President, as well as all other Union officers, shall investigate and write grievances and perform other union related activities on non-work time only, except for meetings scheduled with management. In addition, should the Union request to perform other Union-related work (investigating and/or writing of grievances) during scheduled work time, and this time is approved by Management, the Union officials performing such Union-related work shall record the time involved in a manner specified by the University (e.g., Kronos or time clock) and the time shall be reimbursed to the appropriate project and/or contractorUniversity by the Union at the employee’s hourly rate. 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 A request to him to verify union status/ membership of employees. 6.2 perform Union business shall not be unreasonably denied. E The Union shall receive furnish the University with a written notice before list of its stewards and President and shall promptly notify the employment University in writing 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 situationany changes therein. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Employer agrees to Employees who are elected or appointed as 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 EmployerStewards. A Chief XxxxxxxUnion Xxxxxxx may, at the request of an Employee, accompany or represent that Employee in order processing a grievance with management. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to carry out leave his duties in respect to employees of other than his Employerjob for this purpose, shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission Xxxxxxx request time off from his immediate supervisor before leaving Supervisor who is not within the scope of this Collective Agreement providing the Supervisor with as much advance notice as possible. Arrangements will be made by the Supervisor to permit the Union Xxxxxxx to leave his 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 alternate, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 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 appoint a Union Xxxxxxx to represent a work area for union businessthat has no Union Stewards. A list of Union Stewards shall be supplied by the Union to the Human Resources Department which shall be advised in writing of any change in this list. 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 permission representatives shall approach members at work only when engaged in such activities and provided they and the Employee have received the approval of the Vice-President, Human Resources and Educational Services or his designate. Such shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where When the Employer takes disciplinary action against an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as Employee apart from discipline of a minor nature which does not become part of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesEmployee’s Central Human Resources Department file, on behalf that Employee shall be informed in writing as soon as reasonably possible as to the reason(s) for such action. An Employee who has been subject to after two years of continuous service from the date the measure was invoked, request in writing that his official Human Resources Department file be cleared of any record of the accredited union representativedisciplinary action. In cases where Such request be granted providing the Chief Employee’s file does not contain any further of disciplinary action, during that two year period, of which the Employee is aware. The Employer will confirm in writing to an Employee eligible to have his record cleared, that such action has been effected. (a) The Employer agrees that access to an Employee’s Central Human Resources Department file shall be provided to the Employee, upon written request, once in every year. Upon written request, a shall be permitted to review his Central Human Resources Department file in the event of a difference or grievance. An shall be given a copy of any documents in such file pertinent to the difference or grievance. The may request a representative of the Union to be present at such time. Employees requesting a copy of a document pertaining to a difference or a grievance in his Human Resources file shall be given such copy that he pays to the Employer a fee to cover the cost of providing such copy. The amount of such fee shall be determined by the Employer. Any Employee who is to be disciplined, apart from discipline of a minor nature which does not become a part of the Employee’s Central Human Resources Department file, shall be entitled to have a Union Xxxxxxx is present at the interview. During such an employee of OPGinterview, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he the Union Xxxxxxx shall not be considered become involved in discussions other than to advise the Xxxxxxx for the purposes Employee of owner- only contractshis rights or recommend a course of action to him. The right of the Employer to: interview third parties; or take action required to maintain order and protection of property; shall It is not be restricted. the sole responsibility of the Employee and the Union shall have to arrange the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on attendance of such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contractsUnion Xxxxxxx. 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 requiredIf an Employee requests, he will be allowed a reasonable period of time to arrange the last employee attendance of a Union Xxxxxxx. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to be retained by job for this purpose, the Xxxxxxx give his Employer in a layoff/standoff situation. 6.3 The chief xxxxxxx Supervisor as much advance notice as possible. Arrangements will be informed made by the Supervisor to permit the Union Xxxxxxx to leave his job for this purpose with no loss of all scheduled overtimeregular earnings, as soon as reasonably possible. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, Such time off shall be given granted only upon approval of the first opportunity to work Department Head or alternate, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Except for the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the work. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman dismissal of a probationary Employee, there shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxxno dismissal or discipline except for just cause.

Union Stewards. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Union Representatives may elect Union Stewards from among the non- probationary employees in the bargaining unit. The Employer agrees to recognize six (6) of these Stewards and one (1) of these Stewards shall be called the Unit Chair. (b) The Union will inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxxEmployer, in writing, of the names of all stewards, one the Stewards and of whom any changes in Stewards following an election. The Employer will only recognize such Stewards upon receipt of notification from the Union. (c) The duty and obligation of the Stewards shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxto represent employee(s) and to process grievances or complaints as outlined in the grievance procedure of this Agreement, 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 attend required grievance meetings. (d) The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties only in respect to employees perform on behalf of his the Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order to carry out his Stewards may not leave their post and/or regular duties in respect to employees of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain without notifying and receiving permission from his their immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union businessSupervisor. It is understood that consent to leave a post and/or regular duties will be prearranged and will only be sought where necessary to attend at grievance Step meetings, disciplinary meetings or meetings set by and with the Employer relating to the bargaining unit. Such permission shall will not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable Upon return to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x regular duties, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee required to report back to the immediate Supervisor. (e) The Union will be responsible for ensuring that there is a Xxxxxxx on shift and/or will ensure that a Xxxxxxx is present when required on no less than two (2) hours of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he shall not be considered notice by the affected employee. If no Xxxxxxx for is available then the Employer may proceed without a Xxxxxxx despite any express provisions in this Agreement and will notify the Union of any action taken. (f) For the purposes of owner- only contracts. The this Agreement, Union shall have Representatives means paid staff of the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered Union and does not include the Xxxxxxx with respect to Stewards, or 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 employeesany other Employer. 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. 6.1 Section 1. Employees within the bargaining unit shall be represented by stewards in the manner set forth in this Article. Employees, however, shall have the option of representing themselves. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer furnish management a list of the stewards' names, their assigned areas, telephone number where they may be contacted and shall keep a list current at all times. Alternate stewards may be appointed by the Local Union President to serve in the absence of the regular stewards. Section 2. When requested by an employee, either a xxxxxxx or a Union Executive Board member may investigate any alleged or actual grievance in his assigned work area and assist in its presentation. He shall be allowed time during working hours in accordance with Section 4 of this Article upon notification and approval of his Department Head's designated representative; provided however, the Department Head shall not unreasonably deny the approval. Any denial shall be based upon business needs of the department and put in writing. Section 3. When an employee presents his own grievance without intervention of a Union xxxxxxx, the xxxxxxx shall be given an opportunity to be present if requested by the employee who is processing his own grievance, and shall be allowed the time therefor, in accordance with Section 4 of this Article, upon notification and approval of his Department Head or the Department Head's designated representative; provided, however, the Department Head shall not unreasonably deny the approval. Any denial shall be based upon business needs of the department and put in writing. Section 4. Stewards who use time during their regular shift hours for investigating grievances or attending grievance meetings will be paid their regular hourly rate for such time used, up to a maximum of the names three (3) hours per grievance but not to exceed a total of all stewards, one of whom five (5) hours per week. All stewards will be considered on a regular eight Section 5. No xxxxxxx or other Union Officer 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 leave his duties only in respect to employees of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxx, regularly assigned work in order to carry out investigate a grievance without first obtaining approval of his duties in respect to employees of other than his EmployerDepartment Head or the Department Head's designated representative, 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 and, provided further, such approval shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development A maximum of ten (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx 10) stewards shall be designated and attend, allowed. They shall be assigned 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 contractsneeded. Section 6. The Union shall have the right to appoint County will provide 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 link to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for AFSCME Local 2468 website on 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 employeesLancaster County Human Resources New Employee page. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Company shall a reasonable number of Union Representatives shall inform Stewards who may present employees’ grievances to the appropriate EPSCA Representative representatives of the Company. The number of such Stewards and the Employer Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function, is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be eligible to serve as Stewards or Members of the xxxxxxxGrievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Grievance Committee shall consist of no more than four employees: the Chairperson, in writingVice Chairperson, of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Vice Chairperson and Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed or any elected Union representative should any of the above officers be absent. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, Members of the Grievance Committee and when they cease the Union Officers have regular duties to act as stewardsperform for the Company, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only in respect to employees of his Employeror immediate Supervisor. 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 This permission shall not be unreasonably deniedunduly withheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where Any employee called to an accredited Union Representative office for an interview with a Xxxxxxx, Superintendent or Production Manager, shall be advised prior to the interview if it is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsfor disciplinary purposes and if so, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendemployee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. It is clearly understood that Stewards, as part Members of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesgrievance Committee, on behalf and the Union Officers will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees, or with other Union business provided for in this Agreement, and that in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such employees at their basic rate of pay for time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending meetings of the accredited union representative. In cases where Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee of OPGemployees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he in which case such time shall not be considered in any computation of overtime. The Company will compensate, at their regular rate, members of the negotiating Committee for time spent out of their regular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to said Negotiations. No such payment shall be made for time spent while a strike may be in progress. The Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union in the following areas of jurisdiction: Maintenance Department’ 1 Xxxxxxx (max. of 2 for continental shifts) Die Cut and Shipping Departments Stewards Printing Department Stewards Corrugator Department Stewards The Company agrees to the purposes principle of owner- only contractsone Department Xxxxxxx per shift, and preferential seniority to be given to the senior employee should two fall on the same shift. The Union shall have *In the right event of continental shifts, the Company agrees to appoint one Xxxxxxx for each continental shift. It is understood that where an employee is 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 requiredmore than one department, he shall retain preferential seniority in that department only in which he is actually employed. It is understood and agreed that, where deemed necessary by Union and where no representation is conveniently ‘available for a regularly scheduled temporary Stewards may be appointed by the Union for periods not to exceed one month, on the understanding that: (a) The Superintendent must be notified in writing in advance. Preferential seniority outlined for permanent Union Stewards in Article 9 of this Agreement shall not apply. Not more than four temporary Stewards be allowed to function at any one time. A Xxxxxxx will not normally be moved from his department, so long as there is work in 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 department and he is qualified to perform such work. An employee on being hired will be considered temporary and placed on probation until he or she has worked continuously for the workCompany for a period of sixty calendar days or has accumulated forty working days within one hundred and twenty During this probationary period, an employee may be discharged at the discretion of the Company. At the completion of the probationary period, the employee will then become a regular employee and placed on seniority lists with seniority back-dated to start date. A change of rate from starting rate will become effective at the beginning of the pay period following the completion of probationary period. Agreement: Holidays (except as provided for by Provincial legislation) Health and Welfare and Pension Plans When an anticipated general plant shortage of work occurs, the following procedure will apply: Students and probationary employees will be laid off. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 ‌ 7.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Employer recognizes the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer right of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Union to elect or appoint one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx representing the authorized areas 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 beloweach working establishment. 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 Should the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendabsent from work, or should there be more than ten (10) employees in working establishment, or should there be more than one (1) shift worked by the employees in the working establishment, the Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint an additional Union Stewards. The Union will notify the Employer, from time to time, as part to the names of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, Xxxxxxx(s) and the areas of their responsibility and all Stewards shall be regular employees of the Employer who have acquired seniority. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the accredited union representativeEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to the complaints and grievances of employees without having first secured permission from their immediate Supervisor, which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. In cases where Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate Supervisor and shall report again to him at the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee time of OPGtheir return to work, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he provided these steps are followed; Stewards shall not suffer a loss of basic pay. The Employer reserves the right to limit the duration of such meetings. These limits shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. unreasonable. 7.03 The Union shall have Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall or elect up to six (6) employees to serve as members of the negotiating committee and only one (1) person from any given work location. Employees will be considered paid by the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing Company for time off work for the purpose of verifying membership participating in mutually agreed negotiations up to and clearance including conciliation. 7.04 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a written warning, suspension, or discharge is to be given, the Supervisor or designate will inform the employee prior to the appropriate project and/or contractormeeting of his right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Notwithstanding The employee may request the abovepresence of the Union Xxxxxxx during the meeting. Where the employee requests such representation, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestSupervisor will send for the Xxxxxxx without further discussion of the matter with the employee. If a Xxxxxxx is not available, Employers on ownerthe Employer shall schedule the disciplinary meeting within the next twenty-only contracts will four (24) hours and it shall then become the sole responsibility of the employee concerned to arrange for a Union Xxxxxxx to be in a timely manner provide attendance when the Chief Xxxxxxx meeting occurs. Where an employee is required to attend an investigative meeting with information/documentation acceptable the Employer that could lead 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, disciplinary action for that employee he will be informed prior to the last employee meeting of his right to be retained by his Employer in have a layoff/standoff situationUnion Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. If a Xxxxxxx is not available or no Xxxxxxx is designated for that site, the meeting will take place. 6.3 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed 7.05 Copies of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, suspension and termination notices issued to bargaining unit members shall be given forwarded to the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workUnion's Business Agent. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman 7.06 The Union may request up to three (3) days off per calendar year, without pay, for Stewards of the bargaining unit. The Employer shall be permitted reasonably grant such requests. This leave is over and above the time required to act as a xxxxxxxnegotiate this Collective Agreement. The maximum number of Stewards absent at any given time is not to exceed six (6) and not more than one (1) from any given location.

Union Stewards. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Hospital agrees to recognize Union Representatives 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) The Hospital shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, be advised in writing, writing of the names of all stewards, one the Stewards and the members of whom the Negotiating and Grievance Committees and shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, notified in writing of any changes made from time to time. To be eligible to be recognized as they are appointed a Committee member or a Xxxxxxx an employee must have completed her probationary period and when they cease have acquired seniority in the bargaining unit and be employed by the Hospital in a classification within the bargaining unit. (c) The Union acknowledges that the Xxxxxxx has her regular duties to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his perform on behalf of the Hospital and that she will not leave her regular 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 without first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain receiving permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work her Supervisor or her designate. If it is necessary to leave, the Xxxxxxx shall state her destination to her Supervisor and report again to her at the time of her return to work. The Union acknowledges that Stewards and Committee members must perform their regular duties and that so far as possible all activities by the Stewards and Committee members will be carried on outside of working hours unless otherwise mutually arranged. The functions of the Xxxxxxx are to investigate and attempt to settle grievances in accordance with Article 8.01 which arise in the area for union businesswhich she has been appointed a Xxxxxxx. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only If the properly classified Xxxxxxx for an employee is unavailable, the employee, for the purposes set out in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsthe grievance procedure, may request of her immediate Supervisor that the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part of permitted to assist the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representativeemployee with her grievance. In cases where If the Chief Xxxxxxx is an unavailable, the employee may request of OPGher immediate Supervisor that another Xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee with her grievance. (d) Regular meetings between the Stewards and Management will be held monthly unless otherwise arranged and more frequently if arranged by mutual consent. Minutes will be kept of each meeting and copies will be approved by both parties. A Union representative may, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Oneby mutual agreement between the parties, he shall not be considered attend such meetings. (e) It is understood that the Xxxxxxx for Hospital may bring forward, at any meeting held with 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 Committee, any complaint with respect to employees the conduct of employers on the Union, its officers, or Committee members, or members and that if such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report complaint is not settled to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior mutual satisfaction of the conferring parties, it may be treated as a grievance and referred directly to commencing work for arbitration in the purpose same way as the grievance of verifying membership an employee. (f) Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the above, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x request, Employers on owner-only contracts will vice versa in a timely manner provide the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable to him to verify union status/ membership of employeescombined bargaining unit. 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. 6.1 7.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Employer recognizes the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer right of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Union to elect or appoint one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx representing the authorized areas 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 beloweach working establishment. 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 Should the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendabsent from work, as part or should there be more than ten (10) employees in working establishment, or should there be more than one (1) shift worked by the employees in the working establishment, the Employer recognizes the right of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, Union to appoint one additional Union Xxxxxxx. The Union will notify the Employer from time to time as to the names of the Xxxxxxx(s) and the areas of their responsibility and all stewards shall be regular employees of the Employer who have acquired seniority. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the accredited union representativeEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to the complaints and grievances of employees without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. In cases where Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate Supervisor and shall report again to him at the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee time of OPGtheir return to work, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Oneprovided these steps are followed, he Stewards shall not suffer a loss of basic pay. The Employer reserves the right to limit the duration of such meetings. These limits shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. unreasonable. 7.03 The Union shall have Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall or elect up to six (6) employees to serve as members of the negotiating committee and only one (1) person from any given work location. Employees will be considered paid by the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing Company for time off work for the purpose of verifying membership participating in mutually agreed negotiations up to and clearance including conciliation. 7.04 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a written warning, suspension, or discharge is to be given, the Supervisor or designate will inform the employee prior to the appropriate project and/or contractormeeting of his right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Notwithstanding Where an employee is required to attend an investigative meeting with the above, upon Employer that could lead to disciplinary action for that employee he will be informed prior to the Chief Xxxxxxx’x request, Employers on owner-only contracts will in meeting of his right to have a timely manner provide Union Xxxxxxx present at 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 meeting. If a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employernot available, the meeting will take place. The employee may request the presence of the Union Xxxxxxx during the meeting. Where the employee requests such representation, the Supervisor will send for the Xxxxxxx without further discussion of the matter with the employee. If a Xxxxxxx is not available, the Employer shall schedule the disciplinary meeting within the next twenty-four (24) hours and provided it shall then become the xxxxxxx is able sole responsibility of the employee concerned to perform the work required, he will be the last employee arrange for a Union Xxxxxxx to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationattendance when the meeting occurs. 6.3 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed 7.05 Copies of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, disciplinary notices issued to bargaining unit members shall be given forwarded to the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workUnion's Business Agent. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman 7.06 The Union may request up to three (3) days off per calendar year, without pay, for Stewards of the bargaining unit. The Employer shall be permitted reasonably grant such requests. This leave is over and above the time required to act as a xxxxxxxnegotiate this Collective Agreement. The maximum number of Stewards absent at any given time is not to exceed six (6) and not more than one (1) from any given location.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited (A) Upon execution of this Agreement, the Union Representatives shall inform promptly furnish the appropriate EPSCA Representative and Director of Maintenance or designee, in writing, the Employer name(s) of the xxxxxxxUnion Xxxxxxx(s). Thereafter, the Union shall promptly advise the Director of Maintenance or designee, in writing, of any change in Stewards. No Xxxxxxx will be recognized as such by the names Company prior to receipt of all stewards, one written notice of whom notification. (B) The scope of the Stewards activities on Company time shall be limited to the following: 1) To consult with an employee regarding the presentation of a request or clarification concerning this Agreement, complaint, or grievance which the employee desires the Xxxxxxx to be present. 2) To investigate a complaint or grievance of record before presentation. 3) To present a request concerning this Agreement, complaint, or grievance to an employee's Director of Maintenance or designee in an attempt to settle the matter for the employee or group of employees who may be similarly affected. 4) To meet by appointment with the Director of Maintenance or other designated Chief Xxxxxxxrepresentative of the Company, as they are appointed and when they cease necessary to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only adjust grievances in respect accordance with the grievance procedure of this Agreement. 5) To report safety hazards or make safety recommendations to employees the management of his Employer(her) area. (C) It is agreed that a Xxxxxxx may receive, but not solicit, grievances from employees. A Chief XxxxxxxFor purpose of this agreement, in order to carry out his duties in respect to the term "solicit" means the xxxxxxx will receive grievances from employees of other than his Employerand not petition for grievances. However, 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 this does 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 limit the Xxxxxxx for from notifying the purposes employee(s) that he/she has been grieved due to a breach or violation of owner- only contractsthis agreement. The Union recognizes and agrees that a Xxxxxxx will carry out his/her duties with a minimum of interference with the orderly progress of Company work. (D) Xxxxxxx(s) will be designated for each site covered by this agreement. (E) It is agreed that since the Xxxxxxx has a regular work assignment to be performed, that contacts involving union business with other employees or Stewards, or the Business Representative of the Union will be no more frequent and no longer than the matter for discussions reasonably requires. Where necessary, the Xxxxxxx'x work schedule or assignment will be adjusted where practical, to allow for time to conduct Company-Union business as specified below: 1) For discussions with Stewards or the authorized Business Representative of the Union on employee complaints or grievances or on matters arising out of the application of this Agreement. The parties agree that Stewards shall not jointly attend grievance meetings unless mutually agreed to by the parties. It is also agreed that the investigation of grievances is the primary role of the Xxxxxxx. 2) To represent the local Union at Step 1 and Step II of the grievance procedure as provided in Article Ill of the grievance procedure. (F) The number and locations of Stewards may be adjusted by mutual agreement to compensate for facility and population changes. (G) The Xxxxxxx shall secure permission of his/her supervisor or assigned alternate before leaving his/her work station, reporting back to his/her supervisor or assigned alternate upon return to his/her work station. Permission will be granted unless operation activities are affected. The Company will not unreasonably deny or delay access to the Xxxxxxx. (H) The Company recognizes limitations upon the authority of the Xxxxxxx and shall not hold the Union liable for any unauthorized acts, subject to the provisions of the. No Strike-No Lockout Article of the Agreement. The Company in so recognizing such limitations shall have the right authority to appoint impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown, work stoppage, or other actions in violation 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 employeesthis Agreement. 6.2 The Union shall receive written notice before (I) It is agreed the employment Company will pay employees for time away from the performance of a xxxxxxx their normal jobs while acting in their Xxxxxxx capacity as defined in this Article. It is terminated by his Employer, and provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the agreed that time away from normal work required, he activities will be reviewed and monitored and may be addressed by mutual agreement during the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationperiod of this agreement. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Hospital agrees to Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the Employer 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 writingthe presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of all stewardsUnion 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 immedi- ate supervisor. If, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required- to enter an area within the Hospital in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only When resuming his regular duties and such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable 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 number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated determined locally. This Hospital will a chief xxxxxxx and attend, as part one xxxxxxx from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesfollowing departments in the Hospital: Housekeeping Dietary Nursing Central Bargaining Committee In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of OPGpay and without loss of leave credits for attending Central Negotiating Meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he the Nego- tiating Committee members shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx receive unpaid time off for the purposes purpose of owner- only contractsattending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than employee from a Hospital be entitled to such pay- ment. The Union shall have advise the right Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. In the event the parties to this agreement agree to nego- tiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, it is agreed that one representative from the bargaining unit shall be considered entitled to leave of absence to attend either the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees central negotiations (including caucuses) or the central Union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that the leave of employers on absence for attendance at such contractscaucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for such scheduled negotia- tion sessions between the central negotiating committees. 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.Local Negotiating Committee

Union Stewards. 6.1 7.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Employer recognizes the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer right of the xxxxxxx, in writing, Union to elect or appoint one (1) Chief representing the authorized areas 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 belowworking establishment. 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 Should the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendabsent from work, as part or should there be more than ten (10) employees in the bargaining unit, or should there be more than one (1) shift worked by the employees in the bargaining unit, the Employer recognizes the right of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, Union to appoint an additional union xxxxxxx. The Union will notify the Employer from time to time as to the names of the xxxxxxx(s) and the areas of their responsibility and all stewards shall be regular employees of the Employer who have acquired seniority. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the accredited union representativeEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to the complaints and grievances of employees without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. In cases where Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate supervisor and shall report again to him at the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee time of OPGtheir return to work, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he provided these steps are followed stewards shall not suffer a loss of basic pay. The Employer reserves the right to limit the duration of such meetings. These limits shall not be considered unreasonable. 7.03 The Employer acknowledges the Xxxxxxx right of the Union to appoint or elect up to three (3) employees, no more than one from each site, to serve as members of the negotiating committee. The applicable employees will be paid by the Employer for all time off work for the purposes of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have participating in mutually agreed negotiations up to conciliation. 7.04 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a written warning, suspension, or discharge is to be given, the Supervisor or designate will inform the employee prior to the meeting of his right to appoint have a Xxxxxxx on union xxxxxxx present at the meeting. 7.05 The employee may request the presence of the union xxxxxxx during the meeting. Where the employee requests such contracts who shall be considered representation, the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work Supervisor will send for the purpose xxxxxxx without further discussion of verifying membership and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractormatter with the employee. 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 If a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employernot available, the employer shall schedule the disciplinary meeting within the next (24) twenty-four hours and provided it shall then become the xxxxxxx is able sole responsibility of the employee concerned to perform arrange for a union xxxxxxx, union representative or a co-worker of their choosing, from the work requiredsame shift, he will be the last employee to be retained by his in attendance, in person or via phone, when the meeting occurs. Where an employee is required to attend an investigative meeting with the Employer in a layoff/standoff situation. 6.3 The chief xxxxxxx that could lead to disciplinary action for that employee, they will be informed prior to the meeting of their right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. If a Xxxxxxx is not available or no Xxxxxxx is designated for that site, the meeting will take place. Copies of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, disciplinary notices issued to bargaining unit members shall be given forwarded to the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workUnion's Business Agent. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman 7.06 The Union may request up to six (6) days off per calendar year, without pay, for members of the bargaining unit. The Employer shall be permitted reasonably grant such requests. This leave is over and above the time required to act as a xxxxxxxnegotiate this collective agreement.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Section 1. Employees within the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, of the names of all stewards, one of whom bargaining unit shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxrepresented by stewards in the manner set forth in this Article. Employees, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxxhowever, shall exercise his duties only in respect to employees have the option 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 contractsrepresenting themselves. The Union shall have furnish management a list of the right to appoint stewards' names, their assigned areas, telephone number where they may be contacted and shall keep a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who list current at all times. Such list shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report provided to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior Department Head and Human Resources Director at least annually, at the beginning of the calendar year, or whenever xxxxxxx information is updated. Alternate stewards may be appointed by the Local Union President to commencing serve in the absence of the regular stewards. Section 2. When requested by an employee, either a xxxxxxx, chief xxxxxxx, or the president may investigate any alleged or actual grievance in their assigned work area and assist in its presentation. The employee shall be allowed time during working hours in accordance with Section 4 of this Article upon notification and approval of the Department Head; provided however, the Department Head shall not unreasonably withhold approval. It is understood that the chief xxxxxxx or the Union President may substitute for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance to shop xxxxxxx at any hearing in 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 employeesgrievance procedure. 6.2 The Union shall receive written notice before the employment Section 3. When an employee presents their own grievance without intervention of a Union xxxxxxx, the xxxxxxx shall be given an opportunity to be present if requested by the employee who is terminated by his Employerprocessing their own grievance, and provided shall be allowed 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 xxxxxxxtime therefor, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendicesSection 4 of this Article, upon notification and approval of the Department Head; provided, however, the Department Head shall not unreasonably withhold approval. Section 4. Stewards who use time during their regular shift hours for investigating grievances or attending grievance meetings will be paid their regular hourly rate for such time used, up to a maximum of three (3) hours per grievance but not to exceed a total of six (6) hours per week. The total time spent by stewards under this Article shall not exceed forty (40) hours per contract year. All stewards will be considered on a regular eight (8) hour shift as far as grievance pay is concerned. A xxxxxxx who spends time representing an employee at a Board hearing shall be given paid for time spent during the first opportunity to work xxxxxxx’x regular shift at the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workxxxxxxx’x regular rate. 6.4 Section 5. No xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, chief xxxxxxx, or subforeman other Union Officer shall leave their regularly assigned work in order to investigate a grievance without first obtaining approval of the Department Head, and, provided further, such approval shall not be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.unreasonably

Union Stewards. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Union may elect or designate Union Stewards by classification within each department (who shall be recognized by the Employer). The Union Xxxxxxx is recognized as an authorized representative of the Union for settling grievances and disputes. Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and of the Employer with authority to settle such matters will meet with the Union Xxxxxxx and work for the resolution of such matters. One (1) Union Xxxxxxx who has participated in the xxxxxxxinformal procedure shall with prior approval attend grievance meetings scheduled by the Employer without loss of wages or benefits. If the Union expressly requests that a Xxxxxxx attend a meeting the Employer will not unreasonably deny such a request. However, in writing, of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, an employee acting 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 Xxxxxxx shall not be unreasonably denied. Except compensated at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend premore than their straight-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may time rate of pay while performing the Chief duties of a 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 compensated if performing the Xxxxxxx for the purposes duties of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on their scheduled day off.‌ (b) Union Stewards will be allowed to investigate grievances during their normal work day provided no necessary and required work is interrupted by the Xxxxxxx’x absence and the Xxxxxxx’x supervisor has given them prior approval to engage in such contracts who activity. (c) The grievance procedures of this Agreement shall be the exclusive remedy with respect to any dispute arising between the Union and Employer and no other remedies may be utilized by any person with respect to any dispute involving this Agreement until the grievance procedures herein have been exhausted. If a grievance is being processed pursuant to this Section and an employee or the Union pursues the same grievance through any other channel or method, then the Union and the employee agree that the grievance 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 employeeshave been abandoned. 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. 6.1 Section 1. The Accredited number of Union Representatives Stewards is set forth in Appendix C. The Union shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and advise the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, writing of the names of all stewardsUnion Stewards. One (1) Union Xxxxxxx shall participate in each grievance procedure, one of whom unless the xxxxxxx is a Grievant, in which case they shall also be entitled to representation. Union Stewards, unless the Xxxxxxx is the grievant, shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxrecognized by the Employer as representatives of the employees for the purposes of enforcing this Agreement, as they are appointed and when they cease to shall generally act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only in respect to employees representatives of his Employerthe Union on the job. Section 2. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order Xxxxxxx may request to carry out his be released from his/her regular duties in respect to employees of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representativeinvestigate grievances on Employer time. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union business. Such permission Requests to conduct such investigations shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only The Xxxxxxx shall contact his/her supervisor in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable advance to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsdetermine a time when such investigation will not interfere with the Xxxxxxx’x work and the work of the person with whom the Xxxxxxx wants to meet. Section 3. No Xxxxxxx shall have any authority to order or cause any strike, may slowdown, or cessation of work, and the Xxxxxxx shall not interfere with the Manager in the Manager’s running of the Unit. Section 4. 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 will 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 most senior employee for the purpose of verifying membership layoff and clearance recall only. Section 5. If the overall number of bargaining unit employees—either in the total unit, on a specific shift, or in a specific work area—changes significantly, the Parties will meet to discuss the number of Stewards. Section 6. Upon the Union’s request and subject to the appropriate project and/or contractorEmployer's business requirements, union members serving as stewards or alternate stewards under this contract shall be granted special training leaves to attend group trainings provided by the union. Notwithstanding The size of the abovegroup attending such training will be subject to business needs of the Employer but shall not be less than half (1/2) the number of stewards provided for in this contract, upon and the Chief Xxxxxxx’x request, Employers on owner-only contracts time period for such group training leave shall not exceed two (2) days in any month or four days in any year. Such leaves will be unpaid and will not adversely affect an employee’s seniority or benefits. The Union will work with the Employer to schedule such training in a timely manner that minimizes the impact of the attendees' absence on the Employer's business, and will provide the Chief Xxxxxxx Employer with information/documentation acceptable to him to verify union status/ membership of employeesas much notice as is practicable, which in any event shall not be less than five (5) working days. 6.2 The Section 7. Union Chief Stewards shall receive written notice before the employment be released from duties with no loss of pay for no more than two (2) hours each month in order to speak with or meet with a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employer, Union Representative for purposes of training and provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the work required, he contract administration. Scheduling of such release time will be the last employee subject to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationmanagement approval. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Section 6.1. Those employees serving as Union Representatives Stewards shall inform officially represent the appropriate EPSCA Representative Union in their designated areas of representation. Union Stewards shall investigate and the Employer process grievances and conduct other necessary Union business in their areas of responsibility during working hours with no loss in pay. This provision of the xxxxxxxAgreement shall not be abused. First contact, in writingfor any representation issue, of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be made with the member’s designated Xxxxxxx. The following procedure shall be followed when representation by a Union Xxxxxxx is required: A. The Union Xxxxxxx assigned to the area should be notified first. If the xxxxxxx is unavailable or feels uncomfortable with the particular situation, he/she should notify the Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx, notify the President of the Local. B. If management perceives a possible conflict of interest or if the action involves the Xxxxxxx, management shall exercise his duties only in respect notify the Chief Xxxxxxx. C. Stewards should receive adequate notification of a meeting to employees obtain permission to leave his/her respective worksite/workstation. Union Stewards conducting union business will record time for this purpose on a work order including the name of his Employerthe person to be seen and the nature of the business. A The Union xxxxxxx shall notify his/her immediate supervisor prior to leaving his/her workstation/worksite. Section 6.2. In the absence or unavailability of the Union Xxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx, in order the President or Vice President shall have the rights accorded to carry out his duties in respect to employees Stewards and Union staff representatives. This provision 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 Agreement 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 contractsabused. Section 6.3. The Union shall have agrees to provide the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who Employer with copies of the table of organization of the Union within five (5) workdays after the effective date of this Agreement and within five (5) workdays whenever changes are made thereafter. Section 6.4. Local #2916 shall be considered accorded the following stewards: 1 Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief AMP 111 & 112* 1 Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the aboveAMP 121 & 122* 1 Xxxxxxx AMP 131 & 133 1 Xxxxxxx Resident Services, 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.Xxxxx Road & Central Office

Union Stewards. 6.1 ‌‌ Section 1. The Accredited number of Union Representatives Stewards shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and be three (3). The Union shall advise the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, writing of the names of all stewardsUnion Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx. Only one (1) Union Xxxxxxx on paid time and no more than three (3) Union Stewards on unpaid time, one of whom shall participate in each grievance procedure, unless the xxxxxxx is a Grievant, in which case they shall also be entitled to representation. Union Stewards, unless the Xxxxxxx is the grievant, shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxrecognized by the Employer as representatives of the employees for the purposes of enforcing this Agreement, as they are appointed and when they cease to shall generally act as stewardsrepresentatives of the Union on the job. Section 2. If the overall number of bargaining unit employees—either in the total unit, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxxon a specific shift, other than or in a Chief Xxxxxxxspecific work area—changes significantly, shall exercise his duties only in respect the Parties will meet to employees discuss the number of his EmployerStewards. Section 3. A Chief Xxxxxxx, in order Xxxxxxx may request to carry out his be released from their regular duties in respect to employees of other than his Employer, shall first involve the EPSCA Representativeinvestigate grievances on Employer time. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union business. Such permission Requests to conduct such investigations shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only The Xxxxxxx shall contact their supervisor in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable advance to determine a time when such investigation will not interfere with the Xxxxxxx’x work and the work of the person with whom the Xxxxxxx wants to meet. Section 4. No Xxxxxxx shall have any authority to order or cause any strike, slowdown, or cessation of work, and the Xxxxxxx shall not interfere with the Manager in the Manager’s running of the Unit. Section 5. Upon the Union’s request and subject to the Employer's business requirements, union members serving as stewards or alternate stewards under this contract shall be granted special training leaves to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may group trainings provided by the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part union. The size of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf group attending such training will be subject to business needs of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he Employer but shall not be considered less than half (1/2) the Xxxxxxx number of stewards provided for in this contract, and the purposes of owner- only contractstime period for such group training leave shall not exceed two (2) days in any month or four (4) days in any year. Such leaves will be unpaid and will not adversely affect an employee’s seniority or benefits. The Union will work with the Employer to schedule such training in a manner that minimizes the impact of the attendees' absence on the Employer's business and will provide the Employer with as much notice as is practicable, which in any event shall have not be less than five (5) working days. Section 6. The Union may appoint one (1) of the right to appoint stewards as a “Chief” xxxxxxx. Section 7. The Chief Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx released from duties with respect no loss of pay for no more than two (2) hours each month in order to employees speak with or meet with a Union Representative for purposes of employers on training and contract administration. Scheduling of 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 release time will be the last employee subject to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationmanagement approval. 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. ‌‌ 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 A 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 A 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. 6.5 Where practical and where requested by an employee, a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union

Union Stewards. 6.1 The 7.1 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 A 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 A 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 7.2 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 7.3 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 7.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 4.1 The Accredited Union Representatives Representative shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, writing of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, stewards as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other There shall not be more than a Chief Xxxxxxx, one (1) xxxxxxx per Employer unless the Employer and Union mutually agree that more stewards are required. A 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 Union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited No Xxxxxxx or Subforeman shall be permitted to act as a Xxxxxxx. The Accredited Union Representative is unable shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative in writing of the name of one (1) xxxxxxx who will represent the Union at stewards' meetings. 4.2 The xxxxxxx shall be supplied by his Employer with a list of employees hired, discharged and to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsbe laid off. 4.3 In the event of a work stoppage or threat of a work stoppage, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendor any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as part it is incumbent upon all Union representatives, shall immediately do all in their power to ensure that the prohibited action of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx employees is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. prevented or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. stopped. 4.4 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 given written notice before the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated released by his the Employer, and under normal conditions, the xxxxxxx will be the last employee retained by the Employer in a layoff situation, 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 4.5 A Union xxxxxxx will not be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, transferred to another project unless mutually agreed to by the Employer and the Accredited Union Representative. 4.6 A xxxxxxx shall be given the first opportunity to work overtime. When a crew not containing a xxxxxxx is required to work overtime, one (1) member of the crew will be replaced by a xxxxxxx in order that a xxxxxxx may be present for overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workhours worked. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited 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 Representatives stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and 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 not leave their regular 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 without first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain obtaining permission from his their immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union businesssupervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only If, 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 performance of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x his grievance duties, on behalf of a union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx Hospital in which he is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Onenot ordinarily employed, he shall not be considered report his presence to the Xxxxxxx 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 purposes of owner- only contractsabove duties during his regular scheduled working hours. The Union shall have number of stewards, the right areas which they represent, are 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 determined locally 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, article The Hospital will recognize a grievance committee comprising of not more than members from to be elected or appointed from the bargaining unit. One member shall be given chairman. The purpose of the first opportunity committee is to work deal with grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The number of employees on the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the work. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman grievance committee shall be permitted determined locally. The parties mutually agree that there are matters that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour-Management Committee Meeting during the term of this Agreement. The Committee shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed and shall meet at a and place mutually satisfactory. The Committee shall meet once every two (2) months, unless agreed otherwise. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing at least fourteen 4) days prior to act as the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed. Where a xxxxxxxHospital has two or more agreements with then a joint committee shall represent all units unless otherwise agreed. The Committee shall consist of up to three (3) members from the Union and up to three (3) members from the Hospital. These members may be rotated by either party. the Chairperson duty shall rotate between the Hospital delegate and a Union delegate on a six (6) month cycle. When in the opinion of the Employer such meetings can be held during normal working hours, employees attending such meetings shall suffer no loss of pay.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Union Representatives Representative shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxxRepresentative, in writing, . of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, stewards as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other There shall not be more than a Chief Xxxxxxx, one (1) xxxxxxx per shift per Employer unless the Employer and the Union mutually agree that more stewards are required. A 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 Xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work area for union Union business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited The xxxxxxx on the day shift will be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsshall inform the appropriate Representative, may in writing, of the name of one (1) xxxxxxx who will be the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendwill represent the Union at stewards' meetings. In the event of a work stoppage, or threat of a work stoppage, or any other employee activity prohibited by this Agreement, affected stewards, in keeping with their responsibilities, as part it is incumbent upon all Union representatives, shall immediately do all in their power to ensure that the prohibited action of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx employees is an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. prevented or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contractsstopped. The Union shall have be given written notice when a xxxxxxx is released by 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 Employer, and under normal conditions, the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for will be the purpose of verifying membership last employee retained by the Employer in a layoff situation, and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding stewards on the abovesecond and third shift will be the last employee retained by the Employer on his shift in a layoff situation, upon provided the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestXxxxxxx, 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 Employeror Xxxxxxx, 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, xxxxxxx shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the work. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman . will advise the Union of all new construction work coming under the scope of this Agreement for the construction field forces of the Employers. Upon the request of the Union, will convene a conference before work to discuss the preliminary details of the proposed work to be performed and to establish conditions in accordance with this Agreement for the Project. will convene a where more than one trade is involved. Subsequent conferences will be convened by before specific portions of work commence to discuss the final details of the work and to establish conditions in accordance with this Agreement for that work. will provide written notice to the Union as far in advance as possible of new work and conferences as noted in articles and above. the Index Page of this Agreement The jurisdiction of the Union shall be permitted that jurisdiction established by agreements between International Unions claiming the work or decisions of record recognized by the for the various classifications and the character of work performed. In recognition of the Union's jurisdictional claims, it is understood that the assignment of work and the settlement of jurisdictional disputes with other Building Trades organizations shall be made and adjusted in accordance with the procedure established in the Procedural Rules and Regulations for the Plan for the Settlement of Jurisdictional Disputes in the Construction Industry dated June (hereinafter referred to act as "the Plan"). When a jurisdictional dispute exists between unions and upon request by the Boilermaker Union, the Employer shall furnish the Boilermaker Union a signed letter from a duly authorized official of the company on Employer stationery, stating whether or not the Union was employed on specific types of work on a given project. The Employer agrees to consider evidence of established practices within the construction industry generally when jurisdictional assignments. When there is a dispute as a xxxxxxx.result of a xxxx-up, the Employer will make an assignment only after:

Union Stewards. 6.1 Section 1: The Accredited Company acknowledges the right of the Union Representatives to appoint one (1)xxxxxxx for the highway drivers, one (1) xxxxxxx for the yard department and the operations are such as cannot be covered by these stewards, additional stewards may be elected. Section 2: The Union xxxxxxx shall be responsible for the proceeding of grievances as provided in Article six (6)of this Agreement. Union Stewards may also discuss union membership with a new employee within sixty (60)calendar days following hiring of such employee. The xxxxxxx'x functions shall in no way enter into conflict with those of employer and shall be held responsible for the same quantity and quality of work than the other employees. If the Company has reason to believe that the Union duties of the Xxxxxxx interfere with the quantity or quality of his work, the Company shall the Union representative and a meeting shall be held to discuss the xxxxxxx'x work. Section 3: The Union shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative Company in writing of the name of Xxxxxxx. The Company shall not be asked to recognize any xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union has been received. Section 4: The Company shall advise the Union 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 Union Xxxxxxx, in order to carry out his duties in respect to employees of other than his Employer, shall first involve upon 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 suspension or discharge of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesXxxxxxx, on behalf of in such a way that the accredited union representative. In cases where Union be informed before any such disciplinary measure or discharge becomes effective. Section 5: Regarding lay-offs and daily work assignments within a classification, xxxxxxx is recognized as 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 senior worker and shall be considered called first. Then than one (1) union xxxxxxx is nominated within the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers same classification; the most senior employee shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work be given preference 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 employeesthis section. 6.2 Section 6: The Union xxxxxxx shall receive written notice before be paid up to a maximum of fifteen (15) hours per month at regular hourly rate for time spent in the employment settlement of grievances. A union xxxxxxx paid at hourly wage rate shall be paid for all hours spent proceeding grievances as well as hours spent for Union or Administrative meetings, Section 7: When a Union xxxxxxx is terminated has reason to investigate time cards, trip sheets or work orders, tach cards, trip reports, dispatch sheets including electronic dispatch, such privilege shall be granted 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 situationqualified personnel responsible for such registers. 6.3 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed Section 8: employer shall pay the union designated representatives, an equivalent their guarantee for each day during which negotiations or conciliation meetings are held. However, this provision excludes any negotiation meetings held during a work stoppage strike, complete or suspension of all scheduled overtimework. Where practicalthe purpose of union training, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, shall be given the first opportunity employer agrees to work the overtime providing he is qualified grant three (3) days calendar year to perform the work. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.Union designated representatives. Such days will

Union Stewards. 6.1 ‌ 37.01 The Accredited Employer agrees to recognize Employees who are elected or appointed as Union Representatives shall inform Stewards, and recognizes their authority to represent other Employees. A Union Xxxxxxx may, at the appropriate EPSCA Representative request of an Employee, accompany or represent the Employee in various meetings including a formal investigation, duty to accommodate, return to work, disciplinary meetings and in any other meeting when the Employer would be reasonably aware the investigation may lead to discipline, as well as meetings related to the processing of a grievance with the Employer. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to leave their job for any of the xxxxxxxaforementioned purposes, the Union Xxxxxxx will request time off from their job immediate supervisor and provide their job with as much advance notice as possible. There will be no loss of regular earnings for time in writing, attendance at any of the names of all stewardsaforementioned meetings, one of whom however, the Employer will not pay for travel time or travel expenses. Arrangements will be made by the supervisor to permit the Union Xxxxxxx to leave their job as soon as reasonably possible. Such time off shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxgranted only upon the approval of the supervisor or authorized alternate, 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 which approval 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. withheld. 37.02 The Union shall have reserves the right to appoint a Union Xxxxxxx on such contracts who to represent a Local that has no Union Xxxxxxx. 37.03 A list of Union Stewards shall be considered supplied by the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report Union to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department shall be advised in writing of any change to commencing work for this list. The list shall be updated by the purpose of verifying membership and clearance Union annually. 37.04 General Support Staff Employees, shall have the right at any time to the appropriate project assistance of the Union Stewards and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the aboveUnion Staff Representatives when meeting with the Employer regarding an investigation, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestdiscipline, Employers on owner-only contracts will in a timely manner provide the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable duty to him accommodate, return to verify union status/ membership of employeeswork, or grievance. 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. 6.1 9.1 The Accredited Union Representatives may appoint or otherwise select or the members may elect up to six Union Stewards to assist employees to present their grievances to the representatives of the Employer, and supervise the administration of this Agreement; and shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and keep the Employer supplied with the current name of the xxxxxxxUnion Xxxxxxx. The Union Xxxxxxx must be an employee who has completed her probationary period in order to qualify for such position. An employee on lay-off cannot be appointed a Xxxxxxx. The Union Xxxxxxx on layoff must comply with article 3.3 herein. 9.2 During the period that an employee who has a least one year's seniority, in writing, of is selected and serving as a Union Xxxxxxx the names of all stewards, one of whom employee shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxdeemed to have more depal1mental seniority than other employees in her department for purposes of lay-off and recall provided that such employee is capable and has the requisite skill and ability to perfonn any work available in her respective depal1ment It is understood that an employee exercising super-seniority will not be able to use this provision in order to claim more hours than she had regularly been working before a lay-off, as they are appointed when displacing an employee with less seniority in the department. 9.3 It is understood that Stewards and when they cease to act as stewardsother Union Officers will request pennission from her immediate supervisor, 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 Xxxxxxxwhich will not be unreasonably withheld, in order to carry out his duties deal with the grievances of employees, or with other Union business, and that in respect to accordance with this understanding the Employer will compensate such employees of other than his for time spent in negotiating with Employer, shall first involve in handling grievances of employees, and attending meetings of the EPSCA RepresentativeGrievance Committee as well as educational seminars, at their regular rate ofpay, and that this does not apply to time spend on such matters outside of regular working hours. 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 Payment of time off, at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable the regular rate of pay, to attend preEducational Seminars will not exceed three (3) hours per month (non-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 contractorcumulative). 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 be required to notify the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employer, Employer at least one full pay period in advance and provided that it will not prevent the xxxxxxx is able to perform the Employer from maintaining an adequate and qualified work required, he will be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationforce. 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. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Hospital agrees to recognize Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the Employer purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. (b) A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in writingthe presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. (c) The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of all stewardsUnion 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, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development 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. (BNPD): Only e) Nothing in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable 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 attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part right of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesUnion to elected or otherwise select Union Stewards. Xxxxxxx representation will be as follows: - one representing Health Records, Switchboard, Maintenance, Purchasing, Community Mental Health Centre, Food Service, Central Supply, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy - one representing patient Accounts, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Radiology, Laboratory, Perioperative Services, - one representing Clerical Associates - one representing Registration and Emergency any two of who may form a committee to act at any specified time or on behalf any specified issue. A representative of Local 1 Canada may attend any meeting of the accredited union representativecommittee with management if his/her presence is requested by either party. In cases where the Chief Each Xxxxxxx is an shall be a permanent employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for Hospital with seniority and regularly employed by the purposes Hospital during his/her term of owner- only contractsoffice. The Union shall have the right Hospital agrees to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect permit Stewards 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 employeeswear identification badges. 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. 6.1 The Accredited (A) Upon execution of this Agreement, the Union Representatives shall inform promptly furnish the appropriate EPSCA Representative and Project Manager, in writing, the Employer names of the xxxxxxxUnion Stewards. Thereafter, the Union shall promptly advise the Project Manager, in writing, of any change in Stewards. No Stewardwill be recognized as such by the names Company prior to receipt of all written notice of notification. (B) Duties of Stewards: Xxxxxxx duties include gathering information on alleged violations of the Agreement and the process of settlement of grievances as defined in the grievance procedure of this Agreement and coordinating other union activities. The Xxxxxxx, upon approval of his/her supervisor, shall be authorized to devote up to two (2) hours per week to perform xxxxxxx duties without loss of pay. This time will be extended by management at the request of the Xxxxxxx if special circumstances arise. (C) There will be two (2) stewards, ; one of whom shall which will be designated as Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed . Stewards will be designated at the bargaining unit discretion. (D) The number and when they cease locations of Stewards may be adjusted by mutual agreement to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, compensate for facility and population changes. (E) A 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 secure permission from his immediate supervisor the Project Manager or his/her assigned alternate before leaving his work area for union businesshis/her workstation, reporting back to the Project Manager or his/her assigned alternate upon return to his/her workstation. Such permission Permission will be granted unless operation activities are affected. (F) The Company recognizes limitations upon the authority of the Xxxxxxx and shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited hold the Union Representative is unable liable for any unauthorized acts, subject to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part provisions of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf No Strike-No Lockout Article 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 contractsAgreement. The Union Company in so recognizing such limitations shall have the right authority to appoint impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown, work stoppage, or other actions in violation of this Agreement (G) Within three (3) workdays of reporting to work in the activity an employee will be permanently assigned to, each new employee covered by this Agreement shall be considered introduced to the Union Xxxxxxx by the Supervisor. (H) Nothing in this Agreement is intended to abridge the right of a supervisor to privately discuss with respect any employee under his or her supervision topics pertinent to employees the workplace, including but not limited to, the employee’s job performance. However, should any employee believe the discussion is disciplinary in nature or could lead to disciplinary action, he/she may stop the meeting and have their Shop Xxxxxxx present prior to proceeding. A copy of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report disciplinary action will be provided to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose within seven (7) days 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 employeesaction unless employee requests otherwise. 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. 6.1 A. The Accredited Union Representatives may designate a reasonable number of grievance representatives who must be members of the Unit, and shall inform provide all departments, offices, or bureaus with a written list of employees who have been so designated. Management will quarterly accept any changes to the appropriate EPSCA Representative list desired by the Union. A grievance representative, if so requested, may represent a grievant at all levels of the grievance procedure. The grievant and his/her representative may have a reasonable amount of paid time off for this purpose. However, said representative will receive paid time off only if he/she is a member of the same Unit and the Employer same Union as the grievant; is employed by the same department, office, or bureau as the grievant; and, is employed within a reasonable distance from the work location 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 grievant. If a grievance representative must leave his/her work location to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than represent 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, grievant he/she shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate his/her supervisor before leaving his work area on a form provided for union businesssuch purpose. Permission to leave will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission cannot be granted promptly, the grievance representative will be informed when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours, excluding scheduled days off and/or legal holidays, after the time of the grievance representative's request unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Denial of permission to leave at the time requested will automatically result in an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, equal to the amount of the delay. Before leaving his/her work location, said representative shall call the grievant's supervisor to determine when the grievant can be made available. Upon arrival, said representative will report to the grievant's supervisor who will make arrangements for the meeting requested. Time spent on grievances outside of regular working hours of the employee or his/her representative shall not be unreasonably deniedcounted as work time for any purpose. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative Whenever a grievance is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may be presented during the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part working hours of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesgrievant and/or his/her represented, on behalf only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the accredited union representativegrievance will be allowed. B. In order to facilitate the expeditious resolution of workplace disputes at the lowest possible level, the parties agree to establish a joint Labor-Management training program for Stewards and Front-Line supervisors. In cases where No later than March 1, 2008, the Chief Xxxxxxx Union and City representative will have established a curriculum and training program that will provide skills for both stewards and front- line supervisors in the processing and resolution of grievances and other workplace issues in a cooperative, problem-solving manner. Upon completion of the program, both Union Stewards and Front-Line Supervisors will be certified. As is an employee of OPGpracticable, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Onegrievances will be heard by certified Supervisors. Effective March 1, 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 2008, certified Stewards shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect authorized to employees spend up to one (1) hour of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report City time working to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose investigate each dispute raised under Article 3.2 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 employeesthis MOU. 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. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Union Representatives shall may elect or appoint Union Stewards from among the non- probationary employees in the bargaining unit. The Employer agrees to recognize one (1) of these Stewards on each shift. The bargaining unit will identify the Xxxxxxx to be recognized at the pre-shift meeting. If no Xxxxxxx is identified at the pre-shift meeting, the first Xxxxxxx to approach a supervisor with a Union concern will be the only Xxxxxxx recognized for the balance of the shift. The same would hold true if the Management requires a Xxxxxxx and no Xxxxxxx has been recognized, the first Xxxxxxx that Management approaches will be the only Xxxxxxx recognized for the shift. In the event there is no Xxxxxxx on shift, the employee may select a silent witness who will pass along the information to the next available xxxxxxx. (b) The Union will inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxxEmployer, in writing, of the names of all stewardsthe Stewards and of any changes in Stewards following an election or appointment. The Employer will only recognize such Stewards upon receipt of notification from the Union. (c) The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. Stewards may not leave their post and/or regular duties without notifying and receiving permission from their immediate supervisor. Given the requirements of security, it is understood that consent to leave their post and/or regular duties will be prearranged and will only be sought where necessary to attend at grievance step meetings, disciplinary meetings or other meetings set by and with the Employer relating to the bargaining unit. In these defined circumstances, permission will not be unreasonably denied. Upon return to regular duties, the Xxxxxxx is required to report back to the immediate Supervisor. (d) When an employee wishes union representation, he will call and/or conduct such discussions while on break or while away from the workplace. (a) The Employer agrees to recognize a Union Negotiating Committee, comprised of up to three (3) employees who shall be elected or appointed from amongst the non-probationary employees in the bargaining unit for the purpose of negotiating the renewal of the Agreement and 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 prepart-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 contractstime employee. The Union employer additionally recognizes that a Business Representative would also be present during negotiations The Negotiating Committee shall have suffer no loss of pay, seniority, service or credits for time spent in negotiations up to and including Conciliation. Teamsters will reimburse the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered Employer for these costs within 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 employeesstandard OLG Accounts Receivable terms. 6.2 The Union shall receive written (b) Upon the provision of at least two (2) weeks of notice before and as far in advance as reasonably possible, the employment of a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employer, and provided the xxxxxxx is able to perform the work required, he Negotiating Committee will be granted up to a total of five (5) days each without loss of pay, seniority, service or credits for caucus and preparation time. Teamsters will reimburse the last employee to be retained by his Employer for replacement costs for time spent in a layoff/standoff situationcaucus and preparation within the standard OLG Accounts Receivable terms. 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. 6.1 a. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform provide the appropriate EPSCA Representative Hospital with a written list of Union Stewards after their designation and shall notify the Employer Hospital in writing immediately upon any changes as they occur. Prior to the Hospital's receipt of such Union designation, the Hospital is not obligated to recognize a Union xxxxxxx under this Article. b. The functions of the xxxxxxx, Union Xxxxxxx include the authority: i. to settle or assist in writing, settling problems arising in connection with the application or interpretation of the names agreement, ii. to resolve grievances at Step 1 or 2 of all stewardsthe grievance procedure, one of whom and iii. to serve as a Union representative for an Employee in an investigatory meeting which could result in discipline or discharge, provided that the Employee has affirmatively requested xxxxxxx representation (i.e., Xxxxxxxxxx meetings). c. Union Stewards shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, perform their functions or Union-related activities on their own time except as noted provided for in Subsection 2.1(e) (Paid Release Time for Union Stewards) below. Any xxxxxxxHowever, other than if a Chief Xxxxxxxmeeting is mutually agreed to with the Union Xxxxxxx during the Xxxxxxx’x work shift, shall exercise his duties only in respect that time will be paid for by the Hospital. If a Union Xxxxxxx wishes to employees of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxschedule a meeting with Employees during the union xxxxxxx'x work shift, 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 unpaid leave time shall not be unreasonably denied. d. Whenever a bargaining unit Employee requests a Xxxxxxx'x presence at a Step 1 grievance meeting with a supervisor, every effort will be made to schedule such meeting a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable The Xxxxxxx will notify his/her supervisor of such meeting and arrange for his/her own release, when possible, to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may attend. Should the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part of supervisor determine that releasing the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representative. In cases where the Chief requested Xxxxxxx is not possible, the Union Xxxxxxx or Field Representative will either reschedule the grievance meeting or select an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he shall alternate Xxxxxxx. Xxxxxxx release will not be considered affect the Xxxxxxx for grievance procedure timelines as outlined in Article 9 (Grievance Procedure). Nothing in this provision overrides 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 grievance procedure as detailed in a timely manner provide the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable to him to verify union status/ membership of employeesArticle 9. 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. 6.1 The 8.1 Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, 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 A 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 A 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 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 8.2 The appropriate 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 layoff situation. 6.3 8.3 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 8.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 7.01 The Accredited Employer acknowledges the important role of Union Representatives Stewards in the administration of the Collective Agreement between Employees and the Employer. The Union shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and notify the Employer of the xxxxxxx, in writing, appointed Union Stewards. 7.02 With two (2) weeks’ notice and subject to the operational requirements of the names of all stewardsEmployer, one of whom Union Stewards shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxxreleased from the workplace to attend Union courses, functions, or conventions. The Employer agrees to pay Employees for Union leave requested in writing by the Union, and bill the Union the wage and benefit cost. These Union Stewards shall otherwise be treated as though they are appointed were working, and when they cease shall accrue and enjoy seniority, benefits, and all other rights, privileges, and entitlements provided for under the Collective Agreement. 7.03 With reasonable notice of the need to act as stewardsdo so, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than Union Stewards shall be allowed to attend new member orientations and to investigate grievances and workplace issues without any loss of pay. 7.04 The Union Xxxxxxx must provide reasonable notice and obtain the approval of the Employer or a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his duties only in respect Teacher prior 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 businesstheir assigned work. Such permission shall approval may not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development withheld. 7.05 The Parties acknowledge that: (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited a) A 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 Employee and has assigned work to do for the purposes Employer. (b) A Union Xxxxxxx may investigate grievances and complaints as they arise. (c) A Union Xxxxxxx may meet with Employees confidentially during work hours with no loss of owner- only contractspay to investigate complaints related to the workplace. The Such meetings may not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per work day. (d) A Union Xxxxxxx may meet with the Employer during work hours with no loss of pay to discuss matters pertaining to the Collective Agreement or Employee concerns. (e) A Union Xxxxxxx may request and the Employer may provide information from the Employer relating to the investigation or discipline of Employees as contemplated in Article 23, within reason. (f) A Union Xxxxxxx has the right to counsel Employees who may be facing discipline as per Article 23. 7.06 Employees 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 employeesUnion representation. 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. 6.1 Section 1. Employees within the bargaining unit shall be represented by stewards in the manner set forth in this Article. Employees, however, shall have the option of representing themselves. The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer furnish management a list of the stewards' names and their assigned areas and shall keep a list current at all times. Alternate stewards may be appointed by the Local Union President to serve in the absence of the regular stewards. Section 2. When requested by an employee, either a xxxxxxx, chief xxxxxxx, or the president may investigate any alleged or actual grievance in writing, of the names of all stewards, one of whom his assigned work area and assist in its presentation. He shall be allowed time during working hours in accordance with Section 4 of this Article upon notification and approval of his Department Head or the Department Head's designated Chief Xxxxxxxrepresentative; provided however, as they are appointed and when they cease to act as stewards, except as noted belowthe Department Head shall not unreasonably withhold approval. Any It is understood that the chief xxxxxxx or the Union President may substitute for the shop xxxxxxx at any hearing in the grievance procedure. Section 3. When an employee presents his own grievance without intervention of a Union xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxxthe xxxxxxx shall be given an opportunity to be present if requested by the employee who is processing his own grievance, and shall exercise his duties only be allowed the time therefor, in respect to employees accordance with Section 4 of this Article, upon notification and approval of his EmployerDepartment Head or the Department Head's designated representative; provided, however, the Department Head shall not unreasonably withhold approval. Section 4. Stewards who use time during their regular shift hours for investigating grievances or attending grievance meetings will be paid their regular hourly rate for such time used, up to a maximum of one and one-half (1 ½) hours per grievance but not to exceed a total of three (3) hours per week. All stewards will be considered on a regular eight (8) hour shift as far as grievance pay is concerned. A Chief Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx who spends time representing an employee at a Board hearing shall be paid for time spent during his regular shift at his regular rate. Section 5. No xxxxxxx, chief xxxxxxx, or other Union Officer shall leave his regularly assigned work in order to carry out investigate a grievance without first obtaining approval of his duties in respect to employees of other than his EmployerDepartment Head or the Department Head's designated representative, 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 and, provided further, such approval shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development A maximum of twenty-one (BNPD): Only 21) stewards shall be allowed. They shall be assigned as needed. Section 6. The County agrees to provide new employees, in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsthe County New Employee Packet, may written material (approved by the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attendPersonnel Officer) regarding AFSCME Local 2468, 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 may 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 made available 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 employeesCounty. 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. 6.1 15.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform University agrees to recognize Stewards appointed by the appropriate EPSCA Representative Union, and the Employer right of the xxxxxxxUnion to appoint up to five (5) Stewards, which includes the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx. 15.02 The University recognizes that it is the function and duty of Stewards to assist in writingthe administration of this Agreement which may require the Stewards to leave their jobs during the work day. A Xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of her/his Department Head/ Supervisor before leaving her/his job and such permission will not be withheld without reasonable cause. If a grievance or potential grievance is the reason for the Xxxxxxx leaving the job, every effort shall be made by the Department Head/Supervisor to grant permission. The Employee shall provide at least one (1) working day advance notice of the names request to leave the job whenever possible. 15.03 The University recognizes the right of all stewardsEmployees to have Union Stewards present when meeting with their Supervisors at disciplinary meetings or meetings at which it may reasonably be anticipated will lead to disciplinary action and will be afforded time by the employer, one where necessary at the request of whom the Employee, to ensure that a Xxxxxxx is present. 15.04 The Union shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed notify Human Resources in writing of the name of each Xxxxxxx 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 name of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf Xxxxxxx. This notice shall be provided within five (5) working days of the accredited union representative. In cases where appointment. 15.05 The University agrees to recognize the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx is an employee of OPGthe Union, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Onedesignate, he shall not be considered as the Xxxxxxx person responsible for the purposes general running of owner- only contractsthe Union and the contact of record. The Therefore, the University may involve the Union shall have Chief Shop Xxxxxxx in matters concerning the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered interpretation and implementation of the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees contract and any matter which may arise which is of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report concern to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for the purpose of verifying membership and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractorUnion. 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 This clause 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 xxxxxxxnot, in accordance with practices set any way, limit the role of the Stewards in carrying out in individual trade appendices, shall be given the first opportunity to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the worktheir duties. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Hospital agrees to Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed their period for the Employer 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 the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing, writing of the names of all stewardsUnion 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 immedi- ate supervisor. If, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area the Hospital in order which he is not originally:---employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only 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 situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable 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 number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated determined locally. The -employer will. a chief and attend, as part one xxxxxxx from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesfollowing areas the hospital: Dietary Registered Nursing Assistants Maintenance Housekeeping Any other area not mentioned above Laundry Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of ‘the employer who has acquired seniority, on behalf . The employer instructall members of its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the carrying out of the accredited union representativeterms and requirements of agreement. employer in any supervisory capacity. It is understood that only three of the six stewards referred to in above, shall meet with management at any one time. Central Committee - - In cases where future central bargaining between the Chief Xxxxxxx is Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of OPGpay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals Negotiating Committee in direct --to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he the Nego- tiating Committee members shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx receive unpaid time off for the purposes purpose of owner- only contractsattending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall have advise the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered the Xxxxxxx with respect to Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those 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 situationpaid under provision. The Hospitals Central Negotiating Committee the seven Hospitals accordingly. 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. 6.1 4.01 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Employer 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 Such Stewards/Chief Stewards shall be allowed sufficient time to ensure that the provisions of the collective agreements are observed. A 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 appropriate Employer Labour Relations Representative. Any A 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 4.02 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 4.03 The chief xxxxxxx will be informed of all scheduled overtime. Where practical, provided he/she is qualified to perform the work, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, Xxxxxxx who is working at a location where overtime is being worked shall be given the first opportunity to work the on that overtime providing he work. Where practical, provided he/she is qualified to perform the work, a Chief xxxxxxx with responsibility for a work site(s) where scheduled overtime is being worked on a non-scheduled day (Saturday, Sunday, Recognized Holiday or Friday if working 4x10) shall be given the first opportunity to work on that overtime. If the Chief Xxxxxxx is unable to perform the overtime, he/she may designate one (1) xxxxxxx to work the entire overtime opportunity. 6.4 4.04 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx. 4.05 No xxxxxxx shall be discriminated against for the performance of their duties as a xxxxxxx. Where practical and where requested by an employee, a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative will be present at a meeting where there will be discipline or discharge meted out to an employee. There may be instances where this is not practicable or where a Union Xxxxxxx and/or Union Representative is not available. 4.06 Certified Health and Safety Representative Any worker acting as the designated Certified Health and Safety Representative or certified alternate as defined by the occupational health and safety act shall be treated the same as chief stewards for purposes of layoff. Providing he/she is qualified to perform the remaining work the designated certified health and safety representative or certified alternate shall be the last to be laid off prior to the chief xxxxxxx. This article only applies to the Hydro One direct hire workforce and there will only be one (1) Certified Health and Safety Representative per zone (i.e. 4 for Hydro One in total).

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited Centre agrees to recognize Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the Employer 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 writingthe presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Centre notified in writing of the names of all stewardsUnion 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 Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Centre in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedunrea- sonably withheld. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only 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 situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable perform- ing 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 number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may be determined locally. The Centre will recognize the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part following number of stewards from the following areas of the Centre: Night Staff Afternoon Staff Orderlies, Xxxx Aides, Maintenance, Purchasing, Linen, Stores The Centre will also recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx will be a regular employee of the accredited union representativeCentre, who has acquired seniority. In cases where Should the Chief Xxxxxxx Centre agree to negotiate jointly with other hospitals in the Metropolitan Toronto area, it 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 agreed that one member identifed in shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx attend the joint negotiating sessions. In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on such contracts who the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be considered paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in the direct negotiations up to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior point of arbitration. Upon reference to commencing work arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of verifying membership attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and clearance agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to the appropriate project and/or contractorpayment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. 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 advise the Hospitals' Central Negotia- ting Committee, before the employment negotiations commence, 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 those employees to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situation. 6.3 paid under this provision. The chief xxxxxxx will be informed of all scheduled overtimeHospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Where practical, a xxxxxxx, in accordance with practices set out in individual trade appendices, Leave for attendance at the central union caucuses shall be given subject to the first opportunity to work same terms and conditions for leave for attendance at negotiations under the overtime providing he is qualified to perform pro- visions of the workCollective Agreement. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 A. The Accredited Union Representatives may designate a reasonable number of Union Stewards who must be members of the Unit, and shall inform provide all departments, offices, or bureaus with a written list of employees who have been so designated. Management will accept on a quarterly basis any changes to the appropriate EPSCA Representative list. A xxxxxxx may represent a grievant in the presentation of a grievance at all levels of the grievance procedure. A xxxxxxx may represent an employee in pre-disciplinary hearings (Xxxxxx) or pre- disciplinary interviews where there is a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow. An employee and his/her xxxxxxx may have a reasonable amount of paid time off for the above-listed activities. However, a xxxxxxx will receive paid time off only if he/she is the representative of record; is a member of the same Unit and the Employer same Union as the employee is employed by the same department, office or bureau; and, is employed within a reasonable distance from the work location 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 employee. If a xxxxxxx must leave his/her work location 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, represent an employee he/she shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate his/her supervisor before leaving his work area on a form provided for union businesssuch purpose. Such Permission to leave will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission shall cannot 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 meetingsgranted promptly, 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 when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours, excluding scheduled days off and/or legal holidays, after the time of all scheduled overtimethe xxxxxxx’x request unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Where practicalDenial of permission to leave at the time requested will automatically constitute an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, equal to the amount of the delay. Before leaving his/her work location, the xxxxxxx shall call the requesting employee’s supervisor to determine when the employee can be made available. Upon arrival, the xxxxxxx will report to the employee’s supervisor who will make arrangements for the meeting requested. Time spent on grievances, or the pre-disciplinary representation activities described above, outside of regular working hours of the employee or his/her xxxxxxx shall not be counted as work time for any purpose. Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the employee and/or the xxxxxxx only that amount of time necessary to bring about a xxxxxxxprompt disposition of the matter will be allowed. City time, as herein provided, is limited to the actual representation of employees and does not include time for investigation, preparation or any other preliminary activity. B. In order to facilitate the expeditious resolution of workplace disputes at the lowest possible level, the parties agree to establish a joint Labor-Management training program for Stewards and Front-Line supervisors. No later than March 1,2008, the Union and City representative will have established a curriculum and training program that will provide skills for both stewards and front-line supervisors in accordance with practices set out the processing and resolution of grievances and other workplace issues in individual trade appendicesa cooperative, problem-solving manner. Upon completion of the program, both Union Stewards and Front-Line Supervisors will be certified. As is practicable, grievances will be heard by Certified Supervisors. Effective March 1, 2008, Certified Stewards shall be given the first opportunity authorized to work the overtime providing he is qualified spend up to perform the workone (1) hour of City time to investigate each dispute raised under Article 3.1 of this MOU. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 The Accredited It is mutually agreed that the Union Representatives has the right to elect or otherwise select a negotiating consisting of six representatives; all members of the committee shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and be regular employees of the Employer who have completed their probationary period. The Nursing Home members of the xxxxxxx, committee will be paid by the Employer for time used during normally scheduled working hours in writing, negotiations of this Agreement or its successor including conciliation. The Employer will recognize a Union Administrative Committee for each Home which shall consist of three (3) stewards selected by the names of all stewards, Union one of whom shall be designated the Chief Xxxxxxx, as they are appointed not more than two of which members shall meet with Management at any one time. The Employer shall be advised of the names of members of this committee and when they cease shall be notified of any changes from time to act as stewards, except as noted belowtime. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, All members of the Committee shall exercise his duties only in respect to be regular employees of his Employerthe Employer who have completed their probationary period. duties, and that so far as possible all activities of the Com- mittee will be carried on outside the regular working hours of the members thereof, unless otherwise mutually arranged. The Employer shall pay representatives and committee members their respective wages for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiation of the collective agreement renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation and while attending meetings with the employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Where there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour-Management Committee meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A Chief Xxxxxxxrequest for such meeting will be made in writing at least one week prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, 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 which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or matters that are properly the subject of negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this Agreement. Suitable subjects for discussion will include orientation, aggressive residents and workload issues. A representative attending such meetings shall be unreasonably deniedpaid for wages lost from regularly scheduled hours. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited A Union Representative is unable to staff member may attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part a representative of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesUnion. Meetings will be held quarterly unless otherwise agreed. It is understood that where full and part-time agreements are separate, 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 there 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 employeesone (1) committee only. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Corporation agrees to recognize Union Representatives shall inform stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the appropriate EPSCA Representative and bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the Employer purpose of the xxxxxxx, in writing, of the names of all stewards, one of whom shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, dealing with Union business 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 Employerprovided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx, at each site, may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in order the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Corporation 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 carry out perform for the Corporation and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties duties, a Union xxxxxxx required to enter an area within the Corporation in respect to employees of other than his Employerwhich is not originally employed, shall first involve report their presence to the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work in the area for union businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except When resuming regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during regular scheduled working hours. Nothing this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent are to be determined locally. The Employer will recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx, at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development each site, and one (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 1) xxxxxxx from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf following departments of the accredited union representative. In cases where Corporation: At the Chief Xxxxxxx is an Site: At the Site: from Dietary from Nursing from Dietary from Nursing from Environmental Services from Maintenance from Ambulance from Housekeeping from Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he shall not be considered the Xxxxxxx for Corporation who has completed his probationary period. The Employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to cooperate with the purposes stewards in the carrying out of owner- only contractsthe terms and requirements of this Agreement. The Union shall have the right undertakes 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 Employersecure from its officers stewards, and provided members their cooperation with the xxxxxxx is able to perform Employer and with all persons representing the work required, he will be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationany supervisory capacity. 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. 6.1 A. The Accredited Union Representatives may designate a reasonable number of grievance representatives who must be members of the Unit, and shall inform provide all departments, offices, or bureaus with a written list of employees who have been so designated. Management will quarterly accept any changes to the appropriate EPSCA Representative list desired by the Union. A grievance representative, if so requested, may represent a grievant at all levels of the grievance procedure. The grievant and his/her representative may have a reasonable amount of paid time off for this purpose. However, said representative will receive paid time off only if he/she is a member of the same Unit and the Employer same Union as the grievant; is employed by the same department, office, or bureau as the grievant; and, is employed within a reasonable distance from the work location 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 grievant. If a grievance representative must leave his/her work location to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than represent 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, grievant he/she shall first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from his immediate his/her supervisor before leaving his work area on a form provided for union businesssuch purpose. Permission to leave will be granted unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission cannot be granted promptly, the grievance representative will be informed when time can be made available. Such time will not be more than forty-eight (48) hours, excluding scheduled days off and/or legal holidays, after the time of the grievance representative's request unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Denial of permission to leave at the time requested will automatically result in an extension of time limits provided in the grievance procedure herein, equal to the amount of the delay. Before leaving his/her work location, said representative shall call the grievant's supervisor to determine when the grievant can be made available. Upon arrival, said representative will report to the grievant's supervisor who will make arrangements for the meeting requested. Time spent on grievances outside of regular working hours of the employee or his/her representative shall not be unreasonably deniedcounted as work time for any purpose. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only in situations where an accredited Union Representative Whenever a grievance is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may be presented during the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part working hours of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x dutiesgrievant and/or his/her represented, on behalf only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition 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 grievance will be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationallowed. 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. 6.1 The Accredited Union Representatives shall inform Full-time and Part-time Insert the appropriate EPSCA Representative following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the Employer parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision be maintained as non-standard language. Any non-standard provisions related to Union Xxxxxxx shall be continued under Article 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. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in writingthe presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of all stewardsUnion 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, 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 the performance of his Employer. A Chief Xxxxxxxduties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an STANDARD Final Guide Document, November, area within the Hospital in order which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to carry out his duties the supervisor 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 businessimmediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Except 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 number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Any provisions related to number of Union Stewards, areas which they represent or the wearing of lapel pins are to be continued under the Local Provisions Appendix L In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the Participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable direct negotiations up to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetings, may the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part point of the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representativearbitration. In cases where the Chief Xxxxxxx is addition, an employee of OPG, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro One, he shall not be considered serving on the Xxxxxxx for the purposes of owner- only contracts. The Union shall have the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be considered paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for (two) days of preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the Xxxxxxx with respect Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee. Upon reference to employees of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work receive unpaid time off for the purpose of verifying membership attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and clearance agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to the appropriate project and/or contractorpayment under this provision shall be eight and in no case will more than one employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. Notwithstanding the aboveSTANDARD Final Guide Document, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x requestNovember, 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 advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee, before the employment negotiations commence, 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 those employees to be retained by his Employer paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the eight (8) hospitals accordingIy It is understood that this clause does not apply to a hospital that is not participating in a layoff/standoff situationCentral Bargaining. 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. 6.1 The Accredited A. 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 stewards shall be bargaining unit employees 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 by 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 contractsUnion. The Union shall have notify the right to appoint a Xxxxxxx on such contracts who shall be considered Court Executive Officer in writing of the Xxxxxxx with respect to employees name of employers on such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work Union’s two (2) stewards for the purpose Technical Unit. The Court will grant the stewards an aggregate of verifying membership and clearance ten (10) hours per month for the following representational activities: a) attending grievance or disciplinary hearings at any step; b) attending “Xxxxxxxxxx” interviews; or c) preparing for a grievance or disciplinary meeting up to the appropriate project and/or contractora maximum of one (1) hour per meeting. Notwithstanding the above, upon the Chief Xxxxxxx’x request, Employers on owner-only contracts No more than one xxxxxxx will in a timely manner provide the Chief Xxxxxxx with information/documentation acceptable be released to him prepare for or to verify union status/ membership of employees. 6.2 be present at any single event. The Union shall receive written notice before provide, upon request, a monthly reporting to the employment Court Executive Officer of all names and time used by month by stewards during work hours. B. When a xxxxxxx is terminated by his Employerattending a “Xxxxxxxxxx” interview, and provided the xxxxxxx will apprise their supervisor reasonably in advance of any meeting of their destination and expected time of return. The supervisor will grant the request unless work demands require the presence of the xxxxxxx at that time. Upon returning to work, the xxxxxxx will notify the supervisor. C. When a xxxxxxx is able to perform attending a grievance meeting, the requirements set forth in paragraph A, above, shall apply. However, if the xxxxxxx’x supervisor deems that the work requireddemands require the presence of the xxxxxxx during a time that the parties have pre-scheduled a grievance meeting, he will the Union may request that the grievance meeting be postponed for no more than five (5) working days. If the last employee grievance meeting is postponed, the grievant’s time periods for advancing the grievance to the next level shall be retained by his Employer in a layoff/standoff situationadjusted commensurately. 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, D. Stewards shall be given entitled to an aggregate of forty-eight (48) hours of leave per year for representational- related training. Stewards may use vacation or compensatory time off for such leave. If the first opportunity xxxxxxx has exhausted all their vacation and compensatory time off, they may request leave without pay which the Court Executive Officer has discretion to work the overtime providing he is qualified to perform the workgrant or deny. 6.4 No xxxxxxx or subforeman shall be permitted to act as a xxxxxxx.

Union Stewards. 6.1 (a) The Accredited Hospital recognizes the Union's right to represent its members. There will be a Union Representatives Xxxxxxx recognized from each area where members work. There will be no more than one xxxxxxx from each area. (b) The Hospital shall inform the appropriate EPSCA Representative and the Employer of the xxxxxxx, be advised in writing, writing of the names of all stewards, one the Stewards and the members of whom the Negotiating and Grievance Committees and shall be designated Chief Xxxxxxx, notified in writing of any changes made from time to time. To be eligible to be recognized as they are appointed a Committee member or a Xxxxxxx an employee must have completed her probationary period and when they cease have acquired seniority in the bargaining unit and be employed by the Hospital in a classification within the bargaining unit. (c) The Union acknowledges that the Xxxxxxx has her regular duties to act as stewards, except as noted below. Any xxxxxxx, other than a Chief Xxxxxxx, shall exercise his perform on behalf of the Hospital and that she will not leave her regular 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 without first involve the EPSCA Representative. Any xxxxxxx shall obtain receiving permission from his immediate supervisor before leaving his work her Supervisor or her designate. If it is necessary to leave, the Xxxxxxx shall state her destination to her Supervisor and report again to her at the time of her return to work. The Union acknowledges that Stewards and Committee members must perform their regular duties and that so far as possible all activities by the Stewards and Committee members will be carried on outside of working hours unless otherwise mutually arranged. The functions of the Xxxxxxx are to investigate and attempt to settle grievances in accordance with Article 8.01 which arise in the area for union businesswhich she has been appointed a Xxxxxxx. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. Except at Xxxxx Nuclear Power Development (BNPD): Only If the properly classified Xxxxxxx for an employee is unavailable, the employee, for the purposes set out in situations where an accredited Union Representative is unable to attend pre-job and/or xxxx-up meetingsthe grievance procedure, may request of her immediate Supervisor that the Chief Xxxxxxx be designated and attend, as part of permitted to assist the Chief Xxxxxxx'x duties, on behalf of the accredited union representativeemployee with her grievance. In cases where If the Chief Xxxxxxx is an unavailable, the employee may request of OPGher immediate Supervisor that another Xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee with her grievance. (d) Regular meetings between the Stewards and Management will be held monthly unless otherwise arranged and more frequently if arranged by mutual consent. Minutes will be kept of each meeting and copies will be approved by both parties. A Union representative may, Xxxxx Power L.P. or Hydro Oneby mutual agreement between the parties, he shall not be considered attend such meetings. (e) It is understood that the Xxxxxxx for Hospital may bring forward, at any meeting held with 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 Committee, any complaint with respect to employees the conduct of employers on the Union, its officers, or Committee members, or members and that if such contracts. All Operating Engineers shall report complaint is not settled to the Chief Xxxxxxx prior to commencing work for mutual satisfaction of the purpose of verifying membership and clearance to the appropriate project and/or contractor. Notwithstanding the aboveconferring parties, 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 it may 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 treated as a xxxxxxxgrievance and referred directly to arbitration in the same way as the grievance of an employee.