Common use of Xxxxxxx Duties and Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Xxxxxxx Duties and Responsibilities. (1) A xxxxxxx will only be granted time off under this provision when requested by an employee in the bargaining unit for assistance with a grievance, or when requested by the Union in writing. In cases which cannot be resolved otherwise, designated union stewards shall be granted reasonable time off, without loss of pay, to investigate and settle grievances when such investigation is required for the prompt and effective settlement of the grievance in question. Stewards must make every effort to minimize work time lost as a result of this Article. Union stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on overtime or holiday time except in emergency situations. It is acknowledged that only one (1) xxxxxxx will work on grievances from any employee. All stewards have productive work to perform as assigned by the Employer. The parties will cooperate to minimize the actual time spent by Union representatives in investigating, presenting, and adjusting grievances or disputes. (2) The xxxxxxx must advise his/her supervisor of the requirement for such investigation and secure permission before conducting the investigation. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. (3) Supervisory permission shall be given orally to the Union xxxxxxx provided that said oral authorization insures adequate controls of the xxxxxxx’x time; otherwise written permission shall be required. If it becomes necessary for a Union xxxxxxx to receive written permission, the department will provide a form which will be used for this purpose. Upon returning to his/her work assignment, the xxxxxxx shall report to his/her immediate supervisor, unless prior consent not to do so has been secured. (4) In the investigation of grievances, stewards shall not unduly hamper the work operations of the Employer by conferring with employees not involved with the grievance. Union stewards shall normally investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within their designated jurisdiction. All files of the employee, not otherwise confidential by law, shall be open for investigation by the xxxxxxx when investigating grievances. Stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on premium time except in emergency situations occurring during such premium hours that involve suspension or discharge. (5) When it is necessary for a union xxxxxxx to enter a division or area other than his/her own for the purpose of conducting Union business authorized by this Agreement, he/she will secure permission for his/her presence from the supervisor of that area or division or activity and notify the supervisor of the general nature of his/her business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. While on City property and functioning as Union representatives, stewards are subject to the same rules of the Employer as all other public employees, except as specifically provided in this Agreement. (6) The Employer may grant designated stewards and alternates time to attend accredited courses involving labor/management relations, without loss of pay. These courses shall be paid for by the Union.

Xxxxxxx Duties and Responsibilities. (1) A xxxxxxx will only be granted time off under this provision when requested by an employee in the bargaining unit for assistance with a grievance, or when requested by the Union in writing. In cases which cannot be resolved otherwise, designated union stewards shall be granted reasonable time off, without loss of pay, to investigate and settle grievances when such investigation is required for the prompt and effective settlement of the grievance in question. Stewards must make every effort to minimize work time lost as a result of this Article. Union stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on overtime or holiday time except in emergency situations. It is acknowledged that only one (1) xxxxxxx will work on grievances from any employee. All stewards have productive work to perform as assigned by the Employer. The parties will cooperate to minimize the actual time spent by Union representatives in investigating, presenting, and adjusting grievances or disputes. (2) The xxxxxxx must advise his/her supervisor of the requirement for such investigation and secure permission before conducting the investigation. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. (3) Supervisory permission shall be given orally to the Union xxxxxxx provided that said oral authorization insures adequate controls of the xxxxxxx’x time; otherwise written permission shall be required. If it becomes necessary for a Union xxxxxxx to receive written permission, the department will provide a form which will be used for this purpose. Upon returning to his/her work assignment, the xxxxxxx shall report to his/her immediate supervisor, unless prior consent not to do so has been secured. (4) In the investigation of grievances, stewards shall not unduly hamper the work operations of the Employer by conferring with employees not involved with the grievance. Union stewards shall normally investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within their designated jurisdiction. All files of the employee, not otherwise confidential by law, shall be open for investigation by the xxxxxxx when investigating grievances. Stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on premium time except in emergency situations occurring during such premium hours that involve suspension or discharge. (5) When it is necessary for a union xxxxxxx to enter a division or area other than his/her own for the purpose of conducting Union business authorized by this Agreement, he/she will secure permission for his/her presence from the supervisor of that area or division or activity and notify the supervisor of the general nature of his/her business. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. While on City property and functioning as Union representatives, stewards are subject to the same rules of the Employer as all other public employees, except as specifically provided in this Agreement. (6) The Employer may grant designated stewards and alternates time to attend accredited courses involving labor/management relations, without loss of pay. These courses shall be paid for by the Union.