Educational Sessions. a. Upon request of the Union, each Xxxxxxx shall be entitled to a leave of absence without pay of three (3) days per year for the purpose of attending educational seminars sponsored by the Union. The number of Stewards granted a leave of absence at any one time, is subject to staffing and scheduling requirements. b. For an employee who is required to take courses by the Employer that improves the knowledge or skills on the job, the Employer agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of tuition and textbooks upon successful completion of the course, and the time required to be away from work. c. The Employer will offer, free of charge, CPR and UCP pharmacy recertification to any employee who currently holds a CPR or UCP pharmacy certificate. The time and location of such recertification shall be at the discretion of the Employer. Employees who don’t attend, the Employer provided recertification(s) will be responsible for obtaining them at their own expense.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
