Academic Education. Upon satisfactory completion of 30 units of college level related courses, the employee shall receive a salary increase equal to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of their base salary. Upon attainment of 60 units or the attainment of an Associate Degree, the employee shall receive a salary increase equal to five percent (5%) of base salary.
Academic Education a ) The Employer may grant leaves without pay to Employees who wish to undergo academic training. It may, also, refund all or any portion of the registration and tuition fees associated with classes it has approved, insofar as such classes are, in accordance with Human Resources’ Policy on Learning & Development, related to the type of work carried out by the Employees concerned.
b ) In light of departmental needs and the requirements of a specific job, the Employer may, free of charge, provide second-language courses.
c ) Sabbatical leaves may be granted as a result of annual competitions during which eligible Employees submit projects aimed at promoting their personal and professional development. Such projects shall be reviewed and assessed by the Labour Relations Committee. Once all projects have been reviewed and assessed, the LRC makes recommendations about potential candidates to a sabbatical leave. Only Employees who have earned seven
