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3.5 Union Representation

1. CEP has the right to select or appoint stewards to assist the Employees in presenting any complaints or grievances they have to representatives of Employers and to enforce and administer this Agreement. In general the number of stewards will be determined as follows:
   
   
   1. when there are 50 or less Employees - 1 steward;
      
      
   2. over 50 Employees, but less than 100 - 2 stewards;
      
      
   3. for every 100 Employees beyond 100 at least 1 additional steward, with the ability to add more stewards by mutual agreement; and
      
      
   4. Employers and CEP will mutually agree when a chief steward is implemented.
      
      
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   1. Stewards will receive the hourly premium as set out in Appendix 3. CEP will advise Employers and HCML in writing of the name(s) of the steward(s).
      
      
   2. Stewards will be laid off or reduced in number according to Article 3.4.1(a). Where possible, Employers will notify CEP and HCML prior to layoff if a steward is affected by a planned lay off.
      
      
3. CEP acknowledges that stewards have regular duties to perform as Employees and that such Employees will not leave their regular duties for the purpose of conducting business in connection with the administration of the Agreement or the investigation or presentation of grievances, without first obtaining the permission of their foreman or immediate supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Employers will pay stewards at their regular hourly rate for time spent attending such duties during their working hours. 

3.5.2 Representatives

1. Duly appointed representatives of CEP are representatives of the Employees in all matters pertaining to this Agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to and renewals of this Part and enforcing the Employees' collective bargaining rights, as well as any other rights under this Agreement. Stewards will not act in this capacity. CEP will advise Employers and HCML, in writing, of the name(s) of its duly appointed representative(s).
   
   
2. Representatives of CEP will have access to the Project site during normal working hours subject to the following:
   
   
   1. CEP representatives will identify themselves to HCML and the job supervisor upon arriving at the Project site;
      
      
   2. CEP representatives will not interfere with the progress of Work;
      
      
   3. CEP representatives will be escorted by an HCML or Employer representative when on the Project site, unless an authorized representative of HCML waives this requirement.
      
      
3. There will be no CEP activity on the Project site during working hours, except that which is necessary for the processing of grievances and the administration and enforcement of this Agreement. 

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