SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 721 (SEIU) - PART-TIME CIVIL SERVICE (2017-2018)

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ARTICLE XVIII 18,0 UNION RIGHTS 18.1 Release Time for Union Representatives. The Union shall have the right to appoint/elect a reasonable number of representatives who are recognized by the City as officers or worksite Leaders/stewards, A. One worksite leaders/stewards shall be recognized by the City for the Part Time Civil Service category of employment. B. The City's Executive Director of Personnel Services shall be provided with a list of names and classification titles of the Union's officers as set forth in the Santa Ana City Employees, Chapter 1939/Service Employees International Union, Local 721 Bylaws, as well as the names and classification titles of all worksite leaders/stewards and other Union representatives. The Union agrees to inform the City in writing of any changes in said list within ten (10) calendar days. C. During the term of this MOU, the City agrees to grant a reasonable amount of City time, without loss of pay or benefits, to enable the officers and worksite leaders/stewards to assist other bargaining unit employees in processing grievances under the Grievance Review Procedure. Officers and worksite leaders/stewards shall make advance arrangement with their supervisors prior to absenting themselves for such purpose. The officers and worksite leaders/stewards shall be required by the City to record and report to their supervisors the work time spent in assisting other bargaining unit employees pursuant to this provision of the MOU. Any unauthorized or unapproved time used by worksite leaders/steward, officers to investigate, discuss, process or meet in conjunction with pursuing a grievance or complaint shall be charged to that employee's vacation or comp time leave bank. The Union shall limit the number of officers or worksiteleaders who participate in the investigation or appear at hearings on City time to one representative and a Board member. 41