STEWARDS, BUSINESS AGENT
6.01
On each Job where two or more employees are employed, the Union shall appoint a Steward who shall have the authority to act as spokesperson for the Union and employees on certain matters covered by this Agreement and on certain Union regulations. The Steward shall be a qualified Journeyperson. The Union Business Agent and/or the Business Manager of the Trades NL — Building Trades of Newfoundland and Labrador also shall have the right to visit any job to interview the Steward or other employees of this Local after receiving the approval of the same from the Project Manager or the owner's representatives. These interviews are to be held on employee break time.
6.02
With the exception of the Foreperson, the Steward shall be laid off in the order in which they were hired, and if available, shall be the first rehired, unless dismissal for just cause, provided that they are qualified to complete the work.
6.03
Stewards shall be allowed sufficient amount of time during working hours to perform Union duties.
6.04
In the event of shift work there shall be one (1) Job Steward on each shift.
6.05
The Job Steward shall be given the opportunity to work all available overtime when practical provided that they are qualified to complete the work.
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