area is severely short-handed that particular day, he shall not attend the negotiatton
meeting until the condition no longer exists.
The designated representatives of the Union shall be given a reasonable opportunity to
meet with the Commission or its representatives during working hours without loss of
compensation unless any of the conditions above exist.
The Commission agrees to post to the public drive a copy of this agreement. The Union
agrees to make each employee it represents aware of the availability of the Agreement on
the public drive.
ARTICLE 11
SHOP STEWARD/INVESTIGATION OF ISSUES
Management agrees to recognize one (1} Shop Steward and two (2) Alternate Shop
Stewards, and the union agrees to provide management with an updated list of names of
the individuals who shall fill these positions.
An off duty Shop Steward or Alternate Shop Steward shali investigate all
situations/issues brought to his attention. Union representatives normally conduct
investigations and all other phases of grievance handling during off-duty hours. If the
nature of the grievance is such that expedited handling will result in prompt disposition
thereof without interference to department operations, or require the need to hire
overtime personnel, or to reassign personnel from outside of headquarters to supply
coverage, management. at its discretion, may allow investigation and processing thereof
during working time.
If a settlement cannot be reached, the Steward shall report the matter by telephone to the
Union Business Agent. If the issue cannot be settled amicably between the parties. the
Grievance Procedure shall be followed.
It is understood that time spent by union stewards, witnesses, or a representative of the
employee's choice in settling issues, processing matters through the grievance procedure,
attending disciplinary sessions with supervisors, and attending disciplinary and
administrative hearings before appropriate authorities shall not be paid for if they are off
duty. They shall only be paid for their regularly scheduled workweek.
ARTICLE 12
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
"Grievance" means an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication with
respect to one or more employees, of any provision of this Agreement.
