Convention Leave. The EMPLOYER agrees to grant, upon the request of the UNION, a paid convention leave of absence for the purpose of attending UNION conventions and conferences, provided however:
A. That the total time off does not exceed thirty-two (32) hours during any school year, and
B. That a written notice specifying the names of the employees attending the convention or conference is furnished by the Union two (2) weeks in advance of the period desired, and
C. That not more than two (2) employees shall be absent at any one time and no more than one (1) of whom shall be from the same building.
Convention Leave. Duly authorized Union members will be granted one (1) excused absence without pay not exceeding five (5) consecutive working days per twelve (12) month period of this Agreement to attend conventions or handle other pertinent business of the Union. Application for Union leave will be made at least four (4) weeks before the leave is to begin except where an emergency prevents the giving of such notice. No more than five (5) employees will be absent at the same time for such purposes.
Convention Leave. Upon request of the unit member and recommendation of the Superintendent, leaves of absence may be granted to unit members who wish to attend conventions of civic or fraternal groups not connected with education in which they hold membership. Deductions from the unit member’s salary will be limited to the amount required to pay a substitute.
Convention Leave. The Administration shall grant four (4) days paid leave in each even numbered year for members elected to attend the convention of the American Federation of Teachers.
Convention Leave. The Board further agrees that up to two (2) members of the Union who have been elected as official delegates to the annual convention of the Illinois Federation of Teachers shall be granted leaves of absence to attend such convention. The Board and the Union agree that the maximum number of workdays with pay granted to the Union under the provisions of this Section shall be two (2) per year.
Convention Leave. Any employee who is a duly authorized representative of any of the organizations listed in N.J.S.A. 38:23-2 and any future amendments thereto, shall be granted a leave of absence with pay for an aggregated period, not to exceed five (5) days in any calendar year, for the purpose of traveling to and from and attending any State or National Convention of the organizations listed in the aforementioned statute.
Convention Leave. Upon written request from the Union, the Superintendent shall grant the President of OAPSE, Local #371, three (3) days of leave with pay, for the purpose of attending the Annual OAPSE Convention. The Board further agrees to grant authorized delegate(s) three (3) days to attend the OAPSE Convention. Except for substitute costs, the Board shall have no further expenses for the OAPSE Convention.
Convention Leave. The EMPLOYER agrees to grant, upon the request of the UNION, a paid convention leave of absence for the purpose of attending UNION conventions and conferences, provided, however:
A. That the total time off does not exceed five (5) days during any one year of this CONTRACT, and
B. That a written notice specifying the names of the employees attending the convention or conference is furnished by the UNION two (2) weeks in advance of the period desired, and
C. That not more than one (1) employee shall be absent at any one time, no more than one of whom shall be from the same building. ARTICLE NINETEEN - LEGAL PROCESS ABSENCE
Convention Leave. Executive Board members and/or delegates shall be allowed up to 48 hours paid release time annually in aggregate to attend the Policemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois State Convention. The president or his designee shall give notice to the Police Chief or his designee and all effected supervisors of the names of the delegates attending the convention and the period to be covered under this section. Notice should be given not less than 14 calendar days prior to the leave.
Convention Leave. A. During State and National Convention months, one delegate in each section shall be allowed to attend.
B. Convention leave shall not be charged to the regular leave quota.
C. The Union will notify Management, by January 1st, of convention dates and number of delegates.
