Convention/Conference/Education Leave. Upon receiving a written request from the Union, a leave of absence, without pay, for the purpose of attending conventions/conferences and/or education seminars, shall be granted to bargaining unit employees by the Employer providing said leave does not unreasonably affect the operation of the Employer. Time off shall not be granted to more than two (2) employees at any one time unless otherwise mutually agreed to between the Employer and the Union and the duration of any such leave shall not exceed ten (10) calendar days per occasion. The Union shall give the Employer written notice not less than two (2) weeks before the requested leave is to commence. The Employer shall pay eight (8) hours' pay to said employees for each such day leave is requested for. All costs will then be billed to the Union and will be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice.
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Samples: Union Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
