Common use of Convention and Education Seminars Clause in Contracts

Convention and Education Seminars. At the written request of the Secretary of the Union, the Employer shall grant leave of absence without pay to not more than twenty (20) employees designated by the Union for the purpose of attending Union conventions, Council meetings and Education Seminars, such absence not to exceed in the aggregate one hundred (100) working days in any calendar year, provided the Union has requested such leave of absence at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the proposed leave and that only five (5) employees are absent any time from the same Health district or Social Services area. The Employer will maintain the salary and benefits of the employee during such leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for the employee’s compensation for such leave including salary, benefits, and Employer’s share of such benefits.