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NYC AGENCY RENOVATION & REHAB CITY OWNED BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES PLA SECTION 2. STEWARDS

A.

Each Affiliated Union shall have the sole discretion to designate any

journey person as a Steward and an alternate Steward. The Union shall notify the Owner

and/or Construction Manager as well as the Contractor of the identity of the designated

Steward (and alternate) prior to the assumption of such duties. Stewards shall not exercise

supervisory functions and will receive the regular rate of pay for their craft classifications.

All Stewards shall be working Stewards.

B.

In addition to their work as an employee, the Steward shall have the

right to receive complaints or grievances and to discuss and assist in their adjustment with

the Contractor's appropriate supervisor. Each Steward shall be concerned with the

employees of the Steward's trade and, if applicable, subcontractors of their Contractor, but

not with the employees of any other trade Contractor. No Contractor shall discriminate

against the Steward in the proper performance of Union duties.

C.

The Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime

shall be worked, or who shall work overtime except pursuant to a Schedule A provision

providing procedures for the equitable distribution of overtime. SECTION 3. LAYOFF OF A STEWARD

Contractors agree to notify the appropriate Union 24 hours prior to the

layoff of a Steward, except in cases of discipline or discharge for just cause. If a Steward is

protected against layoff by a Schedule A provision, such provision shall be recognized to

the extent the Steward possesses the necessary qualifications to perform the work required.

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