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• <br /> ARTICLE 6 UNION SECURITY <br /> 6.1 The EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of employees who authorize such a <br /> deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly UNION dues. Such monies <br /> shall be remitted as directed by the UNION. <br /> 6.2 The UNION may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as Steward and an <br /> alternate and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such notice and changes in the <br /> position of Steward and/or alternate. <br /> 6.3 The EMPLOYER shall make space available on the employee bulletin board for posting <br /> UNION notice(s) and announcement(s). <br /> 6.4 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all <br /> claims, suits, orders, or judgements brought or issued against the EMPLOYER as a result <br /> of any action taken or not taken by the EMPLOYER under the provisions of this Article. <br /> ARTICLE 7 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE <br /> 7.1 Definition of Grievance <br /> A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application <br /> of the specific terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT. <br /> 7.2 Union Representatives <br /> The EMPLOYER will recognize Representatives designated by the UNION as the <br /> grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities <br /> established by the Article. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the <br /> name of such UNION representatives and of their successors when so designated as <br /> provided by 6.2 of this AGREEMENT. <br /> 7.3 Processing of a Grievance <br /> It is recognized and accepted by the UNION and the EMPLOYER that the processing of <br /> grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the <br /> employees and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only when <br /> consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved employee and a <br /> UNION representative shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss of pay <br /> when a grievance is investigated and presented to the EMPLOYER during normal <br /> working hours provided that the employee and the UNION Representative have notified <br /> and received the approval of the designated supervisor who has determined that such <br /> absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the <br /> 6 <br />