Convention/Conference/Education Leave. 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 upon receiving a written request from the Union, providing there is adequate staff coverage with a minimal disruption to service. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to ensure sufficient staffing is available to enable employees to attend such training. Time off shall not be granted to more than one (1) employee at any one (1) time from each location, unless otherwise mutually agreed to between the Employer and the Union, and the duration of any such leave shall not exceed five (5) working days per occasion. The Union shall give the Employer written notice not less than ten (10) working days before the requested leave is to commence. The Employer agrees to pay the employees as if they had worked and to bill the Union accordingly. Payment by the Union to the Employer will be made within thirty (30) calendar days from the receipt of the invoice from the Employer.
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Convention/Conference/Education Leave. 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 upon receiving a written request from the Union, providing there is adequate staff coverage with a minimal disruption to service. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to ensure sufficient staffing is available to enable employees to attend such training. Time off shall not be granted to more than one (1) employee at any one (1) time from each day services location, unless otherwise mutually agreed to between the Employer and the Union, and the duration of any such leave shall not exceed five (5) working days per occasion. The Union shall give the Employer written notice not less than ten (10) working days before the requested leave is to commence. The Employer agrees to pay the employees as if they had worked and to bill the Union accordingly. Payment by the Union to the Employer will be made within thirty (30) calendar days from the receipt of the invoice from the Employer.
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