except as amended below. (a) The Hospital shall grant leave of absence without pay to employees to attend Union conventions, seminars, education classes or other Union business provided that such leave will not interfere with the efficient operation of the Hospital. (b) In requesting such leave of absence for an employee or employees, the Union must give at least fourteen (14) days clear notice in writing to the Hospital. If for unforeseeable circumstances less than fourteen (14) days notice is provided, leave may be granted at the discretion of the Hospital. (c) The cumulative total leave of absence, the number of employees that may be absent at any time from any one area, and the number of days of absence shall be as provided elsewhere in the current local sections of the Agreement (unless altered by local negotiations).
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
