Your right to compensated time off for representational purposesArticle 2.6 - Steward Time OffYour union contract contains hundreds of provisions designed to protect your rights. Article 2.6 - Steward Time Off and Article 2.7 - Employee Time Off, define rights of stewards and employees to compensated time off for representational purposes. Your Local 1000 contract guarantees:
- Employees are entitled to reasonable, compensated time off, during work hours, to confer with a representative.
- Employees’ release time is subject to approval by the employee’s supervisor.
- Stewards are also given compensated time off for representational purposes.
- Stewards’ release time is subject to prior notification and approval by the steward’s immediate supervisor.
- Additional stewards can also be granted time off under this section if agreed to by all parties.
If your supervisor claims that the time requested is unreasonable and will not approve of the meeting, you should:
- Assess the situation and make sure the time you have set for the meeting is not taking you away from work that must be done.
- Show the supervisor the contract language, and ask when in the near future would be a reasonable time.
How to take ActionContact your Local 1000 steward if you feel your rights have been violated and/or your supervisor will not approve reasonable time. Your steward will work with you, management and your contract to determine the best course of action, including whether or not to file a grievance.
For more information regarding Article 2.6 - Steward Time Off and Article 2.7 - Employee Time Off, review your contract by clicking here.