Leave for Union Staff. Subject to operational requirements, employees who have been selected to work in an official capacity for the Local or International Union shall be entitled to a Leave of Absence for the period during which they are performing their duties. A request will be made in writing to the Branch Manager, with a copy to the Operations Manager of the Employer, at least six (6) working days before the leave is to commence, stating the date of commencement and duration of such leave. The granting of such leave shall not be unreasonably withheld. Employees taking a leave of absence under this Article shall have the right at any time on giving six (6) working days' notice to return to their previous position at their previous work site or to such other position or site to which they may be entitled by reason of seniority in accordance with Article 12 of this Agreement.
Appears in 8 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
