Canadian Blood Services (Technical) Collective Agreement 2021-2024

Article 3: Recognition and Union Business

1. The Employer recognizes the Union as the sole bargaining agent for all Employees described in the Certificate (No. 3-99, January 8, 1999) issued by the Alberta Labour Relations Board and amendments thereto.
2. No Employee shall be required or permitted to make any written or verbal agreement which may be in conflict with the terms of this Collective Agreement.
3. All correspondence between the parties arising out of this Collective Agreement or incidental thereto shall pass to and from the Business Partner, People, Culture & Performance or designate of the Employer and the Union.
4. Union business shall not take place during an Employee’s working hours and/or on Centre premises without permission by the Employer.
5. Any duly accredited Officer of the Union may be permitted on the Employer's premises for the purpose of transacting Union business provided prior permission to do so has been granted by the Business Partner, People, Culture & Performance or designate of the Employer.
6. Subject to Articles 3.04 and 3.05 above, a representative of the Union shall have the right to make a presentation of up to thirty (30) minutes during working hours within the probationary period of a new Employee(s) at a time and place agreed upon.  The purpose of the presentation will be to discuss the structure of the Union as well as the rights, responsibilities and benefits provided under the Collective Agreement.  Attendance at the presentation shall not be compulsory.