The election of Worker Representatives shall be conducted by secret ballot vote. The Bargaining Unit Chair shall provide the voting ballots on the day of election. The nominees receiving the most votes will be deemed elected as the Worker Representative for the applicable worksite. Results of the election of Worker Representatives shall be posted on the Union bulletin board in the applicable worksite upon conclusion of the election. Election of Steward Representative Elected Stewards shall elect a Steward Representative to serve a term of office on the Occupational Health Committee. Term of Office for Steward and Worker Representatives The Steward Representative and Worker Representatives shall serve a two (2) year term of June 1st to May 31st or whenever a vacancy occurs shall serve for the remainder of the vacant term. Responsibilities of Steward and Worker Representatives Participate in the identification and control of health and safety hazards in or at the place of employment. Cooperate with the occupational health and safety service, if any, established for the place of employment. Receive and distribute to workers information regarding health and safety. Receive, consider and resolve matters respecting the health and safety of workers. Carry out any other duties that are specified in The Occupational Health and Safety Act and prescribed in The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Occupational Health Committee Vacancies When a worker vacancy occurs before the expiry of a term, an election by the workers of the worksite shall be conducted within thirty (30) days of the vacancy and in accordance with Article 3.6.2 of these Bargaining Guidelines.
The election of Worker Representatives shall be conducted by secret ballot vote. The Bargaining Unit Chair shall provide the voting ballots on the day of election. The nominees receiving the most votes will be deemed elected as the Worker Representative for the applicable worksite. Results of the election of Worker Representatives shall be posted on the Union bulletin board in the applicable worksite upon conclusion of the election. Election of Steward Representative Elected Stewards shall elect a Steward Representative to serve a term of office on the Occupational Health Committee. Term of Office for Steward and Worker Representatives The Steward Representative and Worker Representatives shall serve a two (2) year term of June 1st to May 31st or whenever a vacancy occurs shall serve for the remainder of the vacant term. Responsibilities of Steward and Worker Representatives Participate in the identification and control of health and safety hazards in or at the place of employment. Cooperate with the occupational health and safety service, if any, established for the place of employment. Receive and distribute to workers information regarding health and safety. Receive, consider and resolve matters respecting the health and safety of workers. Carry out any other duties that are specified in The Occupational Health and Safety Act and prescribed in The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Occupational Health Committee Vacancies When a worker vacancy occurs before the expiry of a term, an election by the workers of the worksite shall be conducted within thirty (30) days of the vacancy and in accordance with Article 3.6.2 of these Bargaining Guidelines.
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