ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS.
11.1.1 All applications for leave of absence whether with or without pay shall be granted only to those official Union representatives whose absence in any specific case does not interfere with the operation of the City. Requests for such leave of absence shall nevertheless be given precedence over any other applications for leave on the same day.
11.1.2 With respect to any leave of absence granted without pay, the City shall continue to pay each representative's regular wage or salary and shall render an account to the Union for such amount, including the City's contribution on behalf of each such representative for group life insurance coverage, medical coverage, sickness and accident insurance coverage and Municipal Pension. The Union shall reimburse the City to the amount of the account rendered within sixty (60) days.
11.1.3 Upon application to, and upon receiving the permission of the City Manager in each specific case, official representatives of the Union may be granted time off for the purpose of collective bargaining with the City or for the purpose of settling a grievance as outlined elsewhere in this Agreement. Not more than three (3) such official representatives shall be granted leave of absence without loss of pay for the time so spent. Further official representatives may be granted leave of absence without pay.
11.1.4 Upon application to, and upon receiving the permission of the City Manager in each specific case, official representatives of the Union shall be granted leave of absence without pay for the purpose of attending the national and B.C. divisional conventions of C.U.P.E., the annual convention of the B.C. Federation of Labour and the biennial convention of the Canadian Labour Congress.
11.1.5 Upon application to, and upon receiving the permission of the City Manager in each specific case, official representatives of the Union may be granted leave of absence without pay for the purpose of transacting other business in connection with matters affecting members of the bargaining unit or in connection with other matters affecting the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
11.1.6 The City agrees that any full-time officer of the Union who is on leave of absence for the purpose of performing duties as an officer of the Union shall not lose seniority in the service of the City and shall continue to accumulate seniority while performing such duties. Upon retirement from the duties as an officer of the Union, such former Union officer shal...
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS. Any member of the Union appointed to attend any convention on behalf of the Union may be granted leave of absence without pay, at the discretion of the Chief Constable. An executive officer of the Union shall be granted time off to attend meetings of the organization, at the discretion of the Chief Constable.
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS. The Employer agrees that:
(a) Where permission has been granted by the Administrator, Human Resources, to an employee representing the Union to leave their employment temporarily for the purpose of settling a grievance, the said members shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent.
(b) Time off without pay shall be granted to official representatives of the Union upon application to and by permission of the Administrator, Human Resources when it becomes necessary to transact business with the Employer in connection with matters affecting members of the Union (effective 2001 September 21, including Shop Xxxxxxx attendance at arbitrations).
(c) A maximum of three (3) employees will be permitted time off without loss of pay while engaged in direct negotiations for the renewal of a collective agreement; provided, however, in the event the Employer and Union join with other Employers and Unions in joint negotiations, the number will be reduced to reflect the Union's policy in Joint Negotiations Committee bargaining. The time off for which payment is allowed under this Clause does not include days or part days involving Union caucus alone. In the event it is impractical to release any one or more of the three (3) persons assigned to union negotiations due to Departmental commitments, the situation will be made known to the Union immediately. If suitable substitution cannot be arranged, either the negotiations will proceed with such employees as can be effectively released, or the negotiations will be delayed until the appropriate persons are available.
(d) The Union shall provide the Employer with a list of its Shop Stewards. This list shall be kept current by the Union at all times.
(e) The Employer agrees that any full-time officer of the Union who is on leave of absence for the purpose of performing duties as an officer of the Union shall not lose seniority in the services of the Employer and shall continue to accumulate seniority while performing such duties. Upon retirement from the duties as an officer of the Union, such former Union officer shall be entitled to return to a position within the class of positions to which the employee's former position was allocated and for which the employee is qualified, if any position within such class is held by an employee with less seniority. If all of the positions within such class are held by employees with more seniority or have been abolished, such former Union officer shall be entitled to return to any ot...
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS. (a) The Corporation agrees that where permission has been granted to members of the Bargaining Committee of the Union to leave their employment temporarily for the purpose of collective bargaining with the Corporation, or for the purpose of settling a grievance as outlined in Clause 13 below, the said members shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent. For purposes of collective bargaining, up to three (3) Union representatives shall be eligible.
(b) The Corporation further agrees that time off without pay shall be granted to official representatives of the Union upon application to and by permission of the President or designate when it becomes necessary to transact business in connection with matters affecting members of the Union.
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS.
(a) Any member of the Union appointed to attend any convention on behalf of the Union shall be granted leave of absence without pay provided a suitable relief can be supplied. An Executive Officer of the Union shall be granted time off without pay to attend meetings of the organization provided a suitable relief can be supplied.
(b) Leave of absence with pay and without loss of seniority will be granted:
(i) to up to four (4) employees who are representatives of the Union on the Negotiating Committee to leave their employment to carry on negotiations with the Employer;
(ii) to employees called to appear as witnesses and who testify before an Arbitration Board or Grievance Board.
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS. (a) Where permission has been granted to members of the Union to leave their employment temporarily for the purpose of settling a grievance as outlined below, the said members shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent.
(b) Two (2) Union members may be granted time off without loss of pay to participate in collective bargaining with the Employer.
(c) Time off without pay shall be granted to official representatives of the Union upon application to and by permission of the Director when it becomes necessary to transact business in connection with matters affecting members of the Union.
(d) In the event it is impractical to release any one or more persons assigned to Union negotiations due to Departmental commitments, the situation will be made known to the Union immediately. If suitable substitution cannot be arranged either the negotiations will proceed with such employees as can be effectively released or the negotiations will be delayed until the appropriate persons are available.
(e) The Union shall provide reasonable notice to the Employer for leave of absence requests under this provision.
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS. It is agreed that the following employees shall suffer no loss of pay in absenting themselves from duty in the following instances, providing permission is obtained from the Fire Chief.
(1) The President and other representative of the Local, or two (2) chosen representatives from the Local, when it is necessary to confer with officials of the City regarding Union business arising from this Agreement and/or Employer/Employee matters.
(2) The Employer agrees that where it is necessary for members of the Bargaining Committee of the Union to leave their employment temporarily for the purpose of settling grievances, the said members shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent. Permission for such absence is at the discretion of the Fire Chief. It is agreed that any member of the Union who is elected or selected for a full‐time position with the Union, or any body with which the Union is affiliated shall be granted leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority by the City for a period of up to one year; such leave of absence may be renewed each year on request during the employee’s term of office.
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS. The Employer agrees that where it is necessary for employees of the Bargaining Committee of the Union to leave their employment temporarily for the purpose of settling grievances as outlined in Article 11 below, the said employees shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent. Permission for such absence is at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS. The Employer will grant leave without pay to employees who are elected as representatives to attend Union Conventions, or for other Union business. Notice for such leave must be given to the Employer at least seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the leave.
ABSENCE FROM DUTY OF UNION OFFICIALS. The Municipality agrees that where it is necessary for members of the Bargaining Committee of the Union, or a Union representative to leave their employment temporarily for the purpose of collective bargaining with the Municipality, or for the purpose of settling grievances as outlined in Section 19 below, the said employee shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent.
