Common use of UNION/WORKER ADVOCATES Clause in Contracts

UNION/WORKER ADVOCATES. The Union will designate its worker advocates from among the employees in the bargaining unit. The Employer will not recognize these worker advocates until the Union has given the Employer written notice. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Employer, the investigation of grievances and other Union business will be conducted only during non-working times and will not interfere with the work of other employees. Subject to appropriate advance notice and scheduling requirements, worker advocates, up to a total of four (4) per calendar year, may have one (1) day, eight (8) hours, unpaid time to attend Union sponsored training in leadership, advocacy and dispute resolution.

UNION/WORKER ADVOCATES. The Union will designate its worker advocates from among the employees in the bargaining unit. The Employer will not recognize these worker advocates until the Union has given the Employer written notice. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Employer, the investigation of grievances and other Union business will be conducted only during non-non-­‐ working times and will not interfere with the work of other employees. Subject to appropriate advance notice and scheduling requirements, worker advocates, up to a total of four (4) per calendar year, may have one (1) day, eight (8) hours, unpaid time to attend Union sponsored training in leadership, advocacy and dispute resolution.