LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES Sample Clauses

LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES. 8.1.1 The Employer agrees to provide leave of absence from full time employment, or partial leaves of absence for up to half of full time employment, with pay and no loss of credits for up to the equivalent of six (6) full time positions, for members of the Association to conduct business of the Association. The leaves of absence will be renewed annually. 8.1.2 Upon the expiry of any leave of absence, the employee on leave shall be returned to his or her former position and location if such position and location still exist. The Employer and the employee may agree on another position to which he or she may be returned, subject to the requirements of the collective agreement. If the employee's position is declared surplus during the leave, then the employee retains all rights under Article 27. However, notwithstanding Article 27.3.11, the Employer shall attempt to find on an ongoing basis, a direct assignment for the employee throughout the period that the employee is on leave. In the event that no direct assignment is found before the leave expires, then upon the expiry of the leave, notwithstanding Article 27, the employee shall be assigned with no loss of pay or benefits, to an equivalent or similar position within the geographic parameters specified in the employee's portfolio; however it is agreed that such an assignment will not result in a promotional salary increase.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES. 8.1.1 The Employer agrees to provide leave of absence from full time employment, or partial leaves of absence for up to half of full time employment, with pay and no loss of credits for up to the equivalent of two (2) full time positions, for members of the Association to act as the President and/or Vice President of the Association. The leaves of absence will be renewed annually. 8.1.2 Upon the expiry of any leave of absence, the employee on leave shall be returned to his or her former position and location if such position and location still exist. The Employer and the employee may agree on another position to which he or she may be returned, subject to the requirements of the collective agreement. If the employee's position is declared surplus during the leave, then the employee retains all rights under Article 26. However, notwithstanding, the Employer shall attempt to find on an ongoing basis, a direct assignment for the Association President or Vice President throughout the period that the employee is on leave. In the event that no direct assignment is found before the leave expires, then upon the expiry of the leave, notwithstanding Article 26, the employee shall be assigned with no loss of pay or benefits, to an equivalent or similar position; however it is agreed that such an assignment will not result in a promotional salary increase.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES. 8.1.1 Upon at least two (2) weeks’ written notice by the Association, the Employer agrees to provide leave of absence from full time employment, or partial leaves of absence for up to half of full time employment, with pay and no loss of credits for up to the equivalent of two (2) full time positions, for members of the Association to conduct business of the Association. The leaves of absence will be renewed annually. 8.1.2 Upon the expiry of any leave of absence, the employee on leave shall be returned to his or her former position. The Employer and the employee may agree on another position to which he or she may be returned, subject to the requirements of the collective agreement. If the employee's position is subject to layoff during the leave, then the employee retains all rights under Article 27. However, notwithstanding Article 27, the Employer shall attempt to find on an ongoing basis, a direct assignment for the employee throughout the period that the employee is on leave. In the event that no direct assignment is found before the leave expires, then upon the expiry of the leave, notwithstanding Article 27, the employee shall be assigned with no loss of pay or benefits, to an equivalent or similar position; however it is agreed that such an assignment will not result in a promotional salary increase.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES. The Employer agrees to provide leave of absence from full time employment, or partial leaves of absence for up to half of full time employment, with pay and no loss of credits for up to the equivalent of six (6) full time positions, for members of the Association to conduct business of the Association. The leaves of absence will be renewed annually. Upon the expiry of any leave of absence, the employee on leave shall be returned to his or her former position and location if such position and location still exist. The Employer and the employee may agree on another position to which he or she may be returned, subject to the requirements of the collective agreement. If the employee's position is declared surplus during the leave, then the employee retains all rights under Article However, notwithstanding Article the Employer shall attempt to find on an ongoing basis, a direct assignment for the employee throughout the period that the employee is on leave. In the event that no direct assignment is found before the leave expires, then upon the expiry of the leave, notwithstanding Article the employee shall be assigned with no loss of pay or benefits, to an equivalent or similar position within the geographic parameters specified in the employee's portfolio; however it is agreed that such an assignment will not result in a promotional salary increase. For clarity, Article applies to employees who are on a full time leave of absence of at least consecutive months, and who are: (a) on a leave from full time employment pursuant to Article or on a partial leave of absence pursuant to Article which together with Association leave under Articles and amounts to a full time leave of absence. agrees to inform the Employer of the members who are covered by this provision. With notice, representatives are entitled to take time off with pay and no loss of credits if reasonably engaged in meetings with management on issues relating to labour relations, including collective bargaining or to the enforcement of this Agreement or processing claims involving the statutory rights of employees vis vis the Employer, unless the time off would impair operational requirements. The Employer agrees that representatives may take time off with pay and no loss of credits for reasonable preparation time for meetings with the Employer on behalf of the Association, so long as proper notice is given, and this does not impair operational requirements. This article does not apply to time spent pr...
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES. 8.1.1 The Employer agrees to provide leave of absence from full time employment, or partial leaves of absence for up to half of full time employment, with pay and no loss of credits for up to the equivalent of one (1) full time position, for members of the Association to conduct business of the Association. The leaves of absence will be renewed annually. 8.1.2 Upon the expiry of any leave of absence, the employee on leave shall be returned to his or her former position and location if such position and location still exist. The Employer and the employee may agree on another position to which he or she may be returned, subject to the requirements of the collective agreement. If the employee's position is declared surplus during the leave, then the employee retains all rights under Article 27. The Employer shall attempt to find on an ongoing basis, a direct assignment for the employee throughout the period that the employee is on leave. In the event that no direct assignment is found before the leave expires, then upon the expiry of the leave, notwithstanding Article 27, the employee shall be assigned with no loss of pay or benefits, to an equivalent or similar position; however, it is agreed that such an assignment will not result in a promotional salary increase.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES. Upon written request, the Board agrees to grant an unpaid leave of absence to one teacher designated by the Association for the purpose of engaging in Association (local, State or National) activities. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be considered as if he/she were actively employed by the Board during the leave and will be placed on the salary schedule at the level he/she would have achieved had he/she not been granted a leave.
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  • Leave of Absence for Union Business 17.1 The Board acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select a Negotiation Committee of not more than seven (7) employees and will recognize and deal with this Committee with respect to contract negotiations. The Union agrees to provide the names of all Committee members to the Board in writing. 17.2 The Union may have the service of a CUPE Staff Representative, counsel or adviser at any meeting with representatives of the Board during negotiations pertaining to renewal or amendment of the Collective Agreement. 17.3 Members of the Union negotiating committee shall be paid at their regular straight time rate of pay for their regularly scheduled work time spent with officials of the Board for purposes of amending or renewing the Agreement up to and including, but not beyond the stage of conciliation, provided, however, that such committee members shall not be compensated for time spent prior to or beyond their regular working hours. 17.4 Upon request, members of the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be permitted leave of absence to prepare for the commencement of formal contract negotiations with the Board. The total number of days of leave under this Article shall not exceed 28 days during the lifetime of the Agreement and no member shall be absent for more than 4 days for this purpose. The Union shall give the Board a minimum of 5 days advance notice of any such request. An employee on such leave shall continue to receive pay and benefits provided in this Agreement. The Union shall reimburse the Board for all pay and benefits for the period of absence. 17.5 Leave of absence without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority shall be granted upon request to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or 17.6 An employee selected for up to and including a full-time position with the local shall be granted leave of absence without loss of seniority or benefits for a period of up to two years. Such leave shall be renewed each year, on request, during the term of office. An employee on such leave shall receive the pay and benefits provided in this Agreement. The Union shall reimburse the Board for all pay and benefits for the period of absence. Upon completion of the President’s leave, the employee will be returned to his/her position if it still exists, or to a comparable position, if it does not. 17.7 Any employee who is elected or selected for a full-time position with the Union, or any body with which the Union is affiliated, upon application will be granted leave of absence without salary, benefits, and loss of seniority, by the Board for a period of up to one year. Such leave shall be extended annually, upon request, up to a maximum of five years.

  • Leave of Absence for Union Functions It is agreed that official representatives of the Union be granted leave of absence, without pay, to attend Union Conventions or perform any other function on behalf of the Union and its affiliations, provided not more than ten (10) Union representatives shall be away at any one time. Such leave of absence shall not affect the employee's seniority and/or benefits contained in this Agreement.

  • LEAVE OF ABSENCE Section 13.1 In the event a regular employee takes a leave of absence because of illness and returns to the Unit within the time specified in Section 26.1(c), the employee's seniority for all purposes upon returning shall include the period of such leave of absence. Section 13.2 The Company shall, upon written application from a regular employee, grant a special leave of absence not exceeding six (6) months, without pay, for maternity reasons (other than disability for which paid sick leave is provided pursuant to Article XXVI) or paternity reasons, with full reinstatement privileges. Such employee's seniority for all purposes upon returning shall include the period of such leave of absence. (a) The Company will arrange a long-term leave of absence for Union activity for not more than two (2) employees (not more than three (3) employees in New York) at any one time at any office of the Company for specific periods of not less than sixty (60) days and up to one (1) year in duration. The Union must give three (3) weeks’ advance notice for such leave requests. Any requests for extension of the sixty (60) day up to one (1) year period shall be granted provided that the total period of the original leave of absence and any extension thereof shall not exceed five (5) years in duration, unless a longer period is agreed to by both the Company and the Union. Upon the mutual agreement of both the Company and the Union, additional employees may be permitted to go on a long-term leave of absence for Union activity for periods which shall be mutually agreed upon. (b) In addition to the long-term leaves of absence granted pursuant to paragraph (a) above, the Company will give reasonable consideration to requests for short-term leaves of absence for Union activity. Reasonable notice for leaves of absence for Union activity shall be given to the Company by the Union; whenever possible, such notice shall be given at least two (2) weeks prior to the date requested for the beginning of such leave. (c) The Union shall not make repeat leave requests for any individual for periods of less than sixty (60) days with the intent or effect of avoiding reaching the cap of two (2) employees (three (3) employees in New York) provided in subparagraph (a) above. (d) An employee granted a leave of absence pursuant to this Paragraph 13.3 shall accrue seniority for all purposes during such leave of absence or any extension thereof granted pursuant hereto. Section 13.4 An employee who is granted a leave of absence of ninety (90) calendar days or less under circumstances where seniority is not otherwise accrued under the foregoing provisions of this Article XIII, shall nevertheless accrue seniority for all purposes. Such leave of absence will be granted only if approved in advance by both the Company and the Union, in writing. If the Union refuses to approve such leave, the leave may be granted, but the employee will not accrue seniority during such leave. Except as otherwise provided in Article XIII and in Sections 11.6 and 11.8, any employee leaving the Unit shall forfeit his or her Unit Seniority. Section 13.5 Upon request, the Company may grant a leave of absence of up to one (1) year to an employee for civic, educational or similar purposes. Such requests from employees will be processed expeditiously. If the Union and the Company agree, the employee's seniority upon resumption of employment shall be that which the employee had on the date of such leave. (a) A regular employee who is granted a leave of absence in accordance with the terms of this Article shall be permitted to continue to participate in the Company's Employee Life Insurance Plan, Medical Plan, Long Term Disability Income Plan, Dental Plan and the ABC-NABET-CWA Retirement Trust Fund, provided that during the period of the employee's leave of absence such employee shall make all employee contributions that he or she is otherwise obligated to make and that the employee shall also make all contributions that the Company is otherwise obligated to make to provide coverage for such employee, commencing at such time as the Company normally requires its personnel on leave of absence to commence such contributions. (b) The New York arbitration award in Grievance AN 82-41 is deemed null and void. Section 13.7 A regular employee will be granted a leave of absence of three (3) days with pay in the event of a death in the immediate family (parents, parents-in-law, husband, wife, children, same sex domestic partner, brothers, sisters and grandparents). In the case of a serious illness in the immediate family (as defined above), leaves in such cases will be granted at the discretion of the Department Head of three (3) days with pay. With the approval of the Department Head, an extension of up to seven (7) consecutive days without pay may be granted in the case of either of the foregoing leaves due to death or serious illness in the immediate family. For other justifiable personal reasons which cannot be attended to outside of working hours (which may include travel days, where required, in addition to the allowable three (3) days for death in the family), leaves of absence with pay may be granted on the approval of the Department Head. If a leave because of death in the immediate family coincides with any part of an employee's vacation, the employee's vacation time shall not be reduced as a result of such leave. In any case above where the discretion of the Department Head is allowed or such approval is required, the Department Head will make such determination in a manner that is neither arbitrary nor capricious.

  • Union Leave of Absence An employee on an unpaid Union leave of absence shall have her wages, benefits and seniority continued by the Employer, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for the costs of such wages and benefits. Employees requesting leave under this article will provide the Employer with as much advance notice as possible of the dates of the leave. Where there are less than fifteen (15) regular employees at a workstation at the time the leave request is submitted, and subject to operational requirements, unpaid Union leave of absence will be granted to one employee for the purpose of conducting Union business. This would be an additional person on Union leave at worksites where the position of the Union President or Council member has been backfilled for the duration of their term of office. A leave of absence without pay shall be granted to an employee who is a member of the Union and who is: A) a Union Council/Board member. Such leave shall be granted for the purpose of attending regular or special meetings of the Council/Board and shall include reasonable travel time. B) either elected or appointed to represent the Union and/or a region at annual or special conventions of the Union. C) a member of the Union’s bargaining committee. Such leave (including travelling time) shall be granted to attend preparatory negotiating meetings, to conduct negotiations, and to participate in mediation, industrial inquiry commissioner hearings and arbitrations. D) selected by the Union or its members as a delegate to attend the Provincial Bargaining Conference. E) selected by the Union or its members as a delegate to attend regional Bargaining Conference.

  • ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE The Employer, may, in its discretion, grant a leave of absence with or without pay to any employee for education personal reasons. Request for leave of absence shall be in writing and submitted to his supervisor who will forward the same to the designated Human Resources representative for approval. An employeeshall not be required to use his accumulated vacation before requesting a leave of absence for non-vacation purposes. The Employer shall grant leaves of absence without pay to up to four (4) employees to attend Union conventions or seminars, provided that: such leave does not unduly interfere with the operation requirements of the Employer; the total leave of absence granted hereunder shall not exceed twenty-five working days per year of the agreement; not more than one (1) employee from any program unit may receive leave hereunder at any one time and; the Union gives fourteen (14) clear notice of such leave to the Employer. Leave of absence due to pregnancy and/or parental leave shall be granted in accordance with the requirements of the Standards Act of Ontario If an employee who has completed his probationary period is required to serve as a juror, he shall not lose his regular pay because of such attendance provided he notifies his supervisor immediately upon notification that he will be required to serve as a juror, presents proof of service and promptly pays to the Employer any amounts paid to him for such service. Employees absent from work for any continuous period of fifteen (15) calendar days or more other than a period of vacation leave or paid sick leave shall not earn vacation or sick leave credits during the period of any such absence and anniversary dates shall be adjusted accordingly except as specified in Article In addition, the Employer shall not be required to contribute to the payment of health and welfare benefits during any such absence. Employees who desire to maintain health and welfare benefits through the Employer must arrange payments of premiums for all such benefits and pay all such premiums through the Employer before commencing any absence. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, it is agreed that the Employer shall maintain health and welfare benefits for employees who are off work on Long Term Disability or Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Benefits for a period of up to one (1) year from the date such employee ceased working for the Employer provided the employee pays his portion of the health and welfare benefits premium. An employee shall be entitled to paternity leave which shall consist of one (1)day with pay and two (2) days without pay.

  • Unpaid Leave of Absence If an employee is on an unpaid leave of absence, then vacation leave, compensatory time, or sick leave cannot be used for the purpose of maintaining eligibility for an Employer Contribution by keeping the employee on a State payroll for one (1) working day per pay period.

  • Personal Leave of Absence The Administrator may grant a request for leave of absence for personal reasons without pay provided that he receives at least one (1) month's clear notice, in writing, unless impossible, and provided that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenience to the normal operations of the Nursing Home. Employees when applying for such leave shall indicate the proposed date of departure and return. Such leave shall not be unreasonably withheld.

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