LEAVE FOR CUPE LOCAL 905 UNION OFFICE. Where an employee is elected or appointed to a full-time or part-time office within CUPE Local 905 the Employer will consider a request for extended leave of absence for such employee on its merits and such leave of absence may be granted by Regional Council with the concurrence of the Department Head involved. Upon thirty (30) days written notice, the employee shall be returned to his/her former position, or to a position comparable to that in which he/she was employed before taking office, or to such other position as may be determined by the Employer, the employee and the Union as being suitable.
LEAVE FOR CUPE LOCAL 905 UNION OFFICE. Where an employee is elected or appointed to an existing full-time or part-time office within CUPE Local 905 the Employer will not unreasonably deny a request for extended leave of absence for such employee. Such leaves will commence following suitable arrangements being made to meet operational requirements and provide coverage. Upon thirty (30) days written notice, the employee shall be returned to their former position, or to a position comparable to that in which they were employed before taking office, or to such other position as may be determined by the Employer, the employee and the Union as being suitable. Where a new office is created within CUPE Local 905 during the life of this Agreement the Employer will consider the request for an extended leave of absence on its merits and such leave may be granted. The Employer will maintain existing wages and benefits for employees on these leaves. The Employer will invoice the Union and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for the full cost of maintaining such employee’s wages and benefits during the said leave of absence.
