Common use of Xxxxxxx Functions Clause in Contracts

Xxxxxxx Functions. Shop Stewards shall be entitled to leave their work during working hours in order to carry out their functions under the Agreement, including the investigation and processing of grievances. Permission to leave work during working hours for such purpose shall be first obtained from the immediate supervisor with such permission not to be unreasonably denied. Time so spent shall be considered as time worked. If the Employer feels such leave from work is excessive they may refuse such leave and discuss same with both the Stewards and Union Representative.

Xxxxxxx Functions. The Shop Stewards Xxxxxxx shall be entitled to leave their his/her work during working hours in order to carry out their his/her functions under the Agreement, including the investigation and processing of grievances. Permission to leave work during working hours for such purpose shall be first obtained from the immediate supervisor with such permission not to be unreasonably denied. Time so spent shall be considered as time worked. If the Employer feels such leave from work is excessive they may refuse such leave and discuss same with both the Stewards Xxxxxxx and Union Representative.