Appointment And Duties Of The Workplace Trade Union Representative

Appointment And Duties Of The Workplace Trade Union Representative

Appointment and duties of the workplace trade union representative

ARTICLE 27 – (1) The trade union whose authorization to conclude collective bargaining agreements is finalized shall appoint one shop steward if the number of workers in the workplace is up to fifty, two at most if the number of workers is between fifty-one and one hundred, three at most if the number of workers is between one hundred and five hundred, four at most if the number of workers is between five hundred and one thousand, six at most if the number of workers is between one thousand and two thousand, and eight at most if the number of workers is more than two thousand, from among its members working in the workplace and notify their identities to the employer within fifteen days. One of them may be appointed as the chief representative. The duty of the representatives shall continue during the authorization of the union.

(2) In the event that there is a provision in the statute of the union regarding the determination of the workplace union representative by election, the elected member shall be appointed as the representative.

(3) Workplace union representatives and the chief representative shall be responsible for listening to the wishes of the workers and resolving their complaints, ensuring cooperation, labor peace and harmony between the workers and the employer, protecting the rights and interests of the workers and assisting in the implementation of the working conditions stipulated in the labor laws and collective labor agreements, provided that they are limited to the workplace.

(4) Workplace union representatives shall fulfill their duties provided that they do not interrupt their work at the workplace and do not violate work discipline. At workplaces, union representatives shall be provided with facilities that will enable them to perform their duties quickly and effectively.