SHOP STEWARD
4.01
The first Journeyperson on a job shall be acting Steward until such time as Steward is appointed by the Business Manager. The Steward shall perform their regular work in accordance with the project. The designated Steward shall be given irrespective of the order in which they are hired, top seniority in employment and be retained on the project in all cases of reduction of the work force provided that they are qualified to complete the work. ee
4.02
The Employer shall at all times when assigning work, ensure the Steward is assigned to any work which may result in overtime. The Steward shall be given the opportunity to work all overtime. In the event the Steward does not work, the Steward shall appoint a substitute Steward for such overtime. This should not be construed to mean, the Steward shall replace an employee working on a particular job. However, if additional employees are required, the Steward shall be given the first opportunity. In the event the job is in progress the following day the Steward shall be assigned on such work.
4.03
The duty of the Steward shall be to see that this Agreement is not violated and sufficient time without loss of pay will be forwarded to carry out those duties.
4.04
The Steward shall in no way be discriminated against for the carrying out of their duties. The Employer shall not transfer a Steward from one project to another without mutual agreement between the Union and Employer.
4.05
In the event of a temporary shut down of a job in progress, and the Company rehires the same employees on start up of that job, the Steward shall be the first person rehired.
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