Union Representation and Shop Steward
15.01
The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint shop stewards on each job.
15.02
The union shall appoint one (1) chief steward and one (1) alternate per shift.
15.03
The Union shall advise the Employer in writing of the names of shop stewards and alternate and any subsequent change in the names thereof. This should be done as soon as possible.
15.04
The Employer shall not be required to act on any items affecting the terms of this Agreement unless it is presented by the person(s) named in paragraph 16:02.
15.05
The shop steward shall not be discriminated against or dismissed, except for just cause, until such dismissal (other than for cause) is discussed with the Business Manager or their agent or a member of the Union executive. In the event ofa reduction in the workforce, the steward shall be the last laid off providing they are qualified to perform the work remaining to be done by the reduced workforce. In the event of temporary layoff of all Employees from a particular job (less than two weeks) the union steward shall be the first person to be rehired.
15.06
Where possible, the steward shall be part of all overtime workforce and shall be part of the workforce remaining to do any extras obtained by the Employer on that particular job site if qualified and able to do the required work.
15.07
The shop steward shall be permitted the necessary time off for the processing of a grievance through the grievance procedure provided this does not interfere with their normal day’s work. The shop steward shall obtain permission from their immediate superior or the manager prior to the commencement of their union duties. A ® r~ ae CLRA and Teamsters Local 855 Collective Agreement 2022-2027 M 16
15.08
Provision shall be made by the Employer for a bulletin board at the Employer's head office which shall be in a conspicuous place, easily accessible to and frequented by a majority of the employees. Such bulletin board shall be used by both the Employer and its Employees to promote communications from both parties. Notices placed on this bulletin board shall be done on the part of the Union by the shop steward, and by any of the Employee's Union officials. Notices shall only be removed under the same authority.
15.09
A job steward, under no circumstances, shall make any arrangement with the management that will change or conflict in any way with any section or term of this Collective Agreement.
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