Common use of Full-Time Union Office Clause in Contracts

Full-Time Union Office. Upon application by the Union, in writing, OPTIONS shall grant a leave of absence to an employee elected or appointed to full time CAW union office leave for up to three years. The union will be required to submit the application to the employer with at least one month’s notice prior to the start of the proposed leave. The union agrees that such leave cannot commence until such time as the employer has made arrangements to replace the employee as may be required. One month prior to the completion of the leave, the employee will confirm the return to work date in writing with the employer. During such a leave of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the employer and the union agrees to reimburse the employer of such salary and for the employer’s contributions to such benefits and those contributions required by law. Employees on such leave agree to submit a timesheet to the employer on a weekly basis and maintain contact with the employer to the extent necessary in order to allow salary and benefits to be kept whole. The employee and the union agree that any paid time accumulated/accrued during such leave will be taken by the employee prior to the end of the leave/return to the employee’s position. At the end of such leave, the employee will return to his former position as will any other employee in the bargaining unit who was promoted or transferred by reason of such placing. Any employee hired shall be terminated and such termination will not be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedure.