Use of county computers for E-Mail and Internet connections related to Union business
a. County computers may be used for Union business involving E-Mail or Internet connections in the following circumstances, but only when such use is also in conformance with the other requirements of this Agreement,
1) When such use is de minimis and incidental, such as arranging a meeting with a fellow shop xxxxxxx or the Council Representative.
2) For the purpose of conducting an investigation of a grievance, such as individual inquiries to co-workers which would otherwise be conducted over the telephone.
3) For the purpose of interacting with the County’s representatives concerning Union-County business, such as setting dates for a County-Union meeting, making inquiries regarding a grievance, etc.
4) On the employee’s own time, for the purposes of utilizing a link on MultCo Commons, or its successor, to reach a Union Internet bulletin board site. Any such site shall be subject to the same rules of content as a conventional union bulletin board.
5) For authorized Union officials only, and on such employee’s own time, for the purpose of posting messages on the Bulletin Board site provided for in (4) above.
b. The uses cited in “Subsection a” above may continue only to the extent that they are at no additional cost to the County, and are contingent on the continued use of the cited computers, Internet connection, intranet connection, etc. for other County purposes. The content of any and all communications using the County computer system is not privileged and may be subject to County review.
c. Access to Multco Commons by any individual outside the County raises major issues of policy related to privacy, security and cost. Therefore, the Union business agent may have such access only if:
1) Access is approved by the County’s Chief Information Officer, and subject to restrictions imposed by them; and
2) All costs associated with making access available and with maintaining it are borne by the Union.
Use of county computers for E-Mail and internet connections related to Union business
a. County communication systems may be used for Union business involving electronic communications or internet connections in the following circumstances, but only when such use is also in conformance with the other requirements of this Agreement, specifically to include the provisions of Article 18, “Section IV.B.2.a”, which require that Stewards make every effort to avoid disruptions and interruptions of work.
i. When such use is de minimis and incidental, such as arranging a meeting with a fellow shop Xxxxxxx or the Staff Representative, or for accessing an electronic copy of the union contract.
ii. For the purpose of conducting an investigation of a grievance, such as individual inquiries to co-workers.
iii. For the purpose of interacting with the County’s representatives concerning Union-County business, such as setting dates for County-Union meetings, making inquiries regarding grievances, etc.
iv. On the employee’s own time, for the purposes of utilizing a link on the Commons, or its successor, to reach a Union internet site. Any use of such sites will comply with County Personnel Rules and shall exclude blogging, use of chat rooms, instant messaging or other live person-to-person electronic communication, and political activities as prohibited by law.
v. For authorized Union officials only, and on such employee’s own time, for the purpose of posting messages on the internet site provided for in (4) above.
vi. The Local 88 President or designee may use the County’s electronic communication systems for the purpose of communicating with Local 88 members. All such communications shall comply with County Personnel Rules. Communications that are sent to employees within a single Department shall be approved by the Department Director or
b. The uses cited in “Subsection a” above may continue only to the extent that they are at no additional cost to the County, and are contingent on the continued use of the cited computers, internet connection, intranet connection, etc. for other County purposes. The content of any and all communications using the County computer system is not privileged and may be subject to County review.
c. Access to Multco Commons by any individual outside the County raises major issues of policy related to privacy, security and cost. Therefore, the Union business agent may have such access only if:
i. Access is approved by the County’s Chief Information Officer, and subject to restric...
Use of county computers for E-Mail and internet connections related to Union business
a. County communication systems may be used for Union business involving electronic communications or Internet connections in the following circumstances, but only when such use is also in conformance with the other requirements of this Agreement.
i. When such use is de minimis and incidental, such as arranging a meeting with a fellow shop Xxxxxxx or the Staff Representative, or for accessing an electronic copy of the union contract.
ii. For the purpose of conducting an investigation of a
iii. For the purpose of interacting with the County’s representatives concerning Union-County business, such as setting dates for County- Union meetings, making inquiries regarding grievances, etc.
iv. On the employee’s own time, for the purposes of utilizing a link on the Multnomah Commons, or its successor, to reach a Union internet site. Any use of such sites will comply with County Personnel Rules and shall exclude blogging, use of chat rooms, instant messaging or other live person to person electronic communication, and political activities as prohibited by law.
v. For authorized Union officials only, and on such employee’s own time, for the purpose of posting messages on the internet site provided for in (iv) above.
vi. The Local 88 President or designee may use the County’s electronic communication systems for the purpose of communicating with Local 88-4 members. All such communications shall comply with County Personnel Rules. Communications that are sent to employees within a single Department shall be approved by the Department Director or designee prior to distribution. Communications that are distributed to employees in more than one Department shall be approved by the director of Central Human Resources or Labor Relations prior to distribution. Examples of such communications may include, but are not limited to: meeting announcements; Union elections and ratification votes; Union appointments; bargaining updates prior to impasse; seniority lists; and miscellaneous surveys.
vii. Stewards will make every effort to avoid disruptions and interruptions of work.
b. The uses cited in “Subsection a” above may continue only to the extent that they are at no additional cost to the County, and are contingent on the continued use of the cited computers, internet connection, intranet connection, etc. for other County purposes. The content of any and all communications using the County computer system is not privileged and...
