Common use of Leave of Absence for Union Business Clause in Contracts

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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 (2) 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. 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 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.Article 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 (2) 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. 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 Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges 20.1 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit the right of the Union to appoint or select Employer may grant 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 to an Employee who is elected or selected: (a) as a member of the Board of Directors of the Union for the attendance at Board meetings; (b) as a delegate to attend special conventions, conferences and/or educational programs of the Union and affiliated bodies including the National Union of Public and General Employees Canadian Labour Congress and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (c) as members of standing Committees of the Union for the attendance at meetings of the standing Committees; (d) as members of the Bargaining Union negotiating committee of the Local for attendance at Committee meetings; (e) as members of the Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; or (f) for such other Union business as may be authorized by the Union. Such leaves will not be unreasonably refused. Such leaves shall be without pay but without loss of sick leave credits benefits or seniority shall be during the period of the leave. The Employer will continue the salary and benefits of an Employee, who is granted upon request to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted without pay for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of will invoice the foregoing leaves 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 absenceEmployee's salary and benefits. 17.6 An employee selected 20.2 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit, an Employee who is seconded for up to and including a full-time position with the local shall Union or anybody with which the Union is affiliated may be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority or and benefits for a during the period of up to two (2) yearsthe leave. Such leave shall not be renewed each year, on request, during unreasonably refused. The Employer will continue the term salary of office. An employee on such leave shall receive the an Employee who is seconded without pay and benefits provided in this Agreement. The will invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and the Union shall reimburse the Board Employer for all pay and or benefits for during the period of absencethe leave. 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 Business. Negotiation Committee 17.1 The Board acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select a Negotiation Negotiating Committee of not more than seven five (75) employees plus the Union President and will recognize and deal with this Committee with respect to contract negotiations. Where bargaining takes place jointly with all three (3) CUPE bargaining units, it is understood that the Negotiating Committee will consist of three (3) employees from each bargaining unit and the Union President (total of 10). 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.. Union Conventions/Conferences, Local Union Business, Labour College 17.5 Leave of absence without loss of 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without loss of pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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.. Leave of Absence for Union Business 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 (2) 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 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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.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 (2) 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 Business. 17.1 The Board 2.06.1 Any employee who acts as a full-time officer of the Union, will be placed on leave of absence with the time involved considered as service with the Company. On conclusion of such leave of absence an employee shall return to the job classification they previously held without loss of the Company Accredited Service as used to determine vacation and welfare plan entitlements (see Clause “G” 9.01). 2.06.2 Leave of absence granted to a full-time Union officer shall be without pay but he shall be entitled to retain his membership in the following welfare plans, subject to the Union paying the Company contributions for each plan on his behalf: · Weekly Indemnity Plan · Long Term Disability Plan · Group Life Insurance Plan · A Recognized Pension Plan . MSP of British Columbia · Extended Health Benefits Plan · Dental Plan 2.06.3 Officers of the Union shall be granted leave of absence for Union business without pay provided an officer of the Union gives as much notice as possible, but not less than 48 hours notice, of the requested absence. In the event the Union is unable to provide 48 hours notice the Union will accept responsibility for any additional costs incurred for replacements (e.g. overtime premiums). Members of the union may request a leave for union business, without pay, provided an officer of the union authorizes the request. Such request shall be granted providing it does not conflict with customer service or increase operational costs for replacement(s). 2.06.4 Recognition of Union Representatives/Stewards & Permission to Leave Work In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select elect representatives/stewards whose duties shall include assistance to any employee which they represent, in preparing and presenting a Negotiation Committee of not more than seven (7) employees and will recognize and deal grievance in accordance with this Committee with respect to contract negotiationsthe grievance procedure. The Union employer 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 representative shall not be compensated for time spent prior to hindered, coerced, restrained, or beyond interfered with in the performance of their regular working hours. 17.4 Upon requestfunctions, 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 while investigating disputes 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 presenting grievances as provided in this Agreement. The Union xxxxxxx shall reimburse make every effort to perform the Board for all pay duties as a xxxxxxx outside the xxxxxxx’x normal hours of work. A representative before leaving their work shall advise their supervisor in order to ensure coverage at the workplace and benefits for shall also notify the period supervisor at the location of absence. 17.5 Leave of absence the meeting to ensure that disruption is avoided. If the supervisor is unable to accommodate such a request, due to bona fide business requirements, it is understood and agreed between the parties that such meeting shall be rescheduled as soon as possible without pay and without prejudice to either parties’ position. Employees will not suffer loss of sick leave credits pay or seniority shall be granted upon request benefits to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves shall receive the pay and benefits provided in this Agreementattend grievance meetings. The Union shall reimburse notify the Board for all pay employer in writing of the name of each xxxxxxx or representative, and benefits for the period of absence. 17.6 An employee selected for up to department(s) they represent, and including a full-time position with the local chief xxxxxxx before the Employer shall be granted leave of absence without loss of seniority or benefits for a period of up required to two (2) 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 absencerecognize them. 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 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.formal 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 (2) 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 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.with 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 (2) 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.of

Leave of Absence for Union Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges 20.1 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit the right of the Union to appoint or select Employer may grant 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 to an Employee who is elected or selected: (a) as a member of the Board of Directors of the Union for the attendance at Board meetings; (b) as a delegate to attend special conventions, conferences and/or educational programs of the Union and affiliated bodies including the National Union of Public and General Employees Canadian Labour Congress and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (c) as members of standing Committees of the Union for the attendance at meetings of the standing Committees; (d) as members of the Bargaining Union negotiating committee of the Local for attendance at committee meetings: (e) as members of the Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; or (f) for such other Union business as may be authorized by the Union. Such leaves will not be unreasonably refused. Such leaves shall be without pay but without loss of sick leave credits benefits or seniority shall be during the period of the leave. The Employer will continue the salary and benefits of an Employee, who is granted upon request to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted without pay for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of will invoice the foregoing leaves 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 absenceEmployee’s salary and benefits. 17.6 An employee selected 20.2 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit, an Employee whose is seconded 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 (2) 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. 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 affiliated may be granted a leave of absence without salary, benefits, and loss of seniority, by seniority and benefits during the Board for a period of up to one yearthe leave. Such leave shall not be extended annually, upon request, up to a maximum unreasonably refused. The Employer will continue the salary of five yearsan Employee who is seconded without pay and will invoice the Union for the Employee’s salary and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for all pay or benefits during the period of the leave.

Leave of Absence for Union Business. 17.1 1 Leave of absence shall be granted to Union officials for Union business when requested, providing such leave does not interfere with Employer operation. The Board acknowledges decision as to whether the right Employer’s operation is disrupted is at the Employer’s sole discretion. The Union is required to provide the Employer with three working days’ notice on request for leave of absences under this Article. Under unusual circumstances, a shorter notice period will be considered. Approval for such request will not be unreasonably withheld. Leave of absence will be granted for two full-time officers of the Union on the understanding that upon returning to appoint work s/he will be reinstated and offered required training in her/his previous position or select a Negotiation Committee such other position would have occupied had not been on leave of not more than seven (7) employees and will recognize and deal with this Committee with respect to contract negotiationsabsence, provided that is qualified. The Union agrees to provide In the names of all Committee members to event that 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 return of the Union negotiating committee officer causes displacement of other employees, the Employer will not be required to provide notice, maintenance of wages, or other payments to the displaced employees. Time absent from work by Union representatives in attendance at all meetings with the Employer or its representatives shall be paid at their regular straight time rate for by the Employer. Union official, when off on Union business, the whole cost of pay for their regularly scheduled work time spent with officials of the Board for purposes of amending or renewing the Agreement up to wages 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 benefits shall be permitted leave of absence to prepare for maintained by 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 AgreementEmployer. The Union shall reimburse the Board for all pay Employer the whole cost of wages and benefits by the of the month following the month in which detailed billing is received. Employees granted leave of absence without pay except under provisions and and absence covered by shall reimburse the Employer the cost of medical, hospital and insurance coverage for the period of absence. 17.5 . During such leave the employee shall not be entitled to the following benefits contained under this Collective Agreement: Bereavement Leave, Jury and Witness Duty and Sick Pay Credit. Xxxx Leave may be substituted for leave of absence where the employee has established to the satisfaction of the Employer a serious illness or serious injury due to an accident occurred while on leave of absence. The Employer may following consultation with the Labour/Management Committee, grant an employee an absence with leave without pay for full time Union or public duties. Requests for such leave must be in writing. During the absence the employee will not accumulate seniority nor be entitled to the benefits of the Agreement. Medical, hospital, pension and insurance coverage may be continued during the absence where it is agreed that the employee will reimburse both the employee’s and Employer’s full cost of such coverage to the Employer. Upon returning to work will be reinstated in her/his previous position, provided that is qualified. In the event that the return of such person causes displacement of other employees, the Employer will not be required to provide notice, maintenance of wages, or other payments to the displaced employees. The employees constituting the Union Bargaining Committee shall be given time off during working hours without loss of sick leave credits pay or seniority while actually attending such negotiation meetings with the Employer, and without payment of overtime. An employee shall be granted upon request up to three working days per contract year to care for ill dependents. The employee shall notify his/her Department as close as possible to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any start of the foregoing leaves shall receive work day of the pay and benefits provided in this Agreement. The Union shall reimburse the Board for all pay and benefits for the period of absence. 17.6 An employee selected for up need 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 (2) yearsabsent. Such leave will be charged against the employees accumulated sick pay credit and must be taken on a full day basis. For employees working other than an eight hour day the number of hours scheduled for the day on which the absence occurs 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 considered one day for the period purpose of absencethis Article. 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 Business. 17.1 Leave of absence shall be granted to Union officials for Union business when requested, providing such leave does not interfere with Employer operation. The Board acknowledges decision as to whether the right Employer’s operation is disrupted is at the Employer’s sole discretion. The Union is required to provide the Employer with three (3) working days’ notice on request for leave of absences under this Article. Under unusual circumstances, a shorter notice period will be considered. Approval for such request will not be unreasonably withheld. Leave of absence will be granted for two (2) full-time officers of the Union on the understanding that upon returning to appoint work will be reinstated and offered required training in previous position or select a Negotiation Committee such other position she would have occupied had not been on leave of not more than seven (7) employees and will recognize and deal with this Committee with respect to contract negotiationsabsence, provided that she is qualified. The Union agrees to provide In the names of all Committee members to event that 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 return of the Union negotiating committee officer causes displacement of other employees, the Employer will not be required to provide notice, maintenance of wages, or other payments to the displaced employees. Time absent from work by Union representatives in attendance at all meetings with the Employer or its representatives shall be paid at their regular straight time rate for by the Employer. Union official, when off on Union business, the whole cost of pay for their regularly scheduled work time spent with officials of the Board for purposes of amending or renewing the Agreement up to wages 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 benefits shall be permitted leave of absence to prepare for maintained by 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 AgreementEmployer. The Union shall reimburse the Board for all pay Employer the whole cost of wages and benefits by the 15th of the month following the month in which detailed billing is received. Employees granted leave of absence without pay except under provisions and and absence covered by shall reimburse the Employer the full cost of medical, hospital and insurance coverage for the period of absence. 17.5 . During such leave the employee shall not be entitled to the following benefits contained under this Collective Agreement: Bereavement Leave, Jury and Witness Duty and Sick Pay Credit. Xxxx Leave may be substituted for leave of absence where the employee has established to the satisfaction of the Employer a serious illness or serious injury due to an accident occurred while on leave of absence. The Employer may following consultation with the Committee, grant an employee an absence with leave without pay for full time Union or public duties. Requests for such leave must be in writing. During the absence the employee will not accumulate seniority nor be entitled to the benefits of the Agreement. Medical, hospital, pension and insurance coverage may be continued during the absence where it is agreed that the employee will reimburse both the employee’s and Employer’s full cost of such coverage to the Employer. Upon returning to work will be reinstated in previous position, provided that is qualified. In the event that the return of such person causes displacement of other employees, the Employer will not be required to provide notice, maintenance of wages, or other payments to the displaced employees. The employees constituting the Union Bargaining Committee shall be given time off during working hours without loss of sick leave credits pay or seniority while actually attending such negotiation meetings with the Employer, and without payment of overtime. The Employer will provide a maximum of three (3) days each, for up to six (6) Union Bargaining Committee members, to be used for contract negotiations preparation time. Arrangement for time off will be made through the Human Resources Department. An employee shall be granted upon request up to three (3) working days per contract year to care for ill dependents. The employee shall notify Department as close as possible to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any start of the foregoing leaves shall receive work day of the pay and benefits provided in this Agreement. The Union shall reimburse the Board for all pay and benefits for the period of absence. 17.6 An employee selected for up need 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 (2) yearsabsent. Such leave will be charged against the employees accumulated sick pay credit and must be taken on a full day basis. For employees working other than an eight (8) hour day the number of hours scheduled for the day on which the absence occurs 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 considered one (1) day for the period purpose of absencethis Article. 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 Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select a Negotiation Negotiating 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 17.6 . In addition to the above, the Board will grant up to two (2) employees per year (successful candidates for labour college and/or for recognized Union education courses) two (2) months leave of absence without pay, provided such leave does not interferewith the efficiency of the Board's operation. 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 (2) 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. 17.7 . Upon completion of the President's leave, the employee will be returned to position if it still exists, or to a comparable position, if it does not. 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 Business. 17.1 The Board 2.06.1 Any employee who acts as a full-time Officer of the Union, will be placed on leave of absence with the time involved considered as service with the Company. On conclusion of such leave of absence an employee shall return to the job classification they previously held without loss of the Company Accredited Service as used to determine vacation and welfare plan entitlements (see Clause “G” 9.01). 2.06.2 Leave of absence granted to a full-time Union Officer shall be without pay but he shall be entitled to retain his membership in the following welfare plans, subject to the Union paying t h e Company contributions for each plan on his behalf: • Weekly Indemnity Plan • Long Term Disability Plan • Group Life Insurance Plan • A Recognized Pension Plan • MSP of British Columbia • Extended Health Benefits Plan • Dental Plan 2.06.3 Officers of the Union shall be granted leave of absence for Union business without pay provided and Officer of the Union gives as much notice as possible, but not less than 48 hours’ notice, of the requested absence. In the event the Union is unable to provide 48 hours’ notice, the Union will accept responsibility for any additional costs incurred for replacements (e.g. overtime premiums). Members of the Union may request a leave for Union business, without pay, provided an Officer of the Union authorizes the request. Such request shall be granted providing it does not conflict with customer service or increase operational costs for replacement(s). 2.06.4 Recognition of Union Representatives/Stewards & Permission to Leave Work In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select elect Representatives/Stewards whose duties shall include assistance to any employee which they represent, in preparing and presenting a Negotiation Committee of not more than seven (7) employees and will recognize and deal grievance in accordance with this Committee with respect to contract negotiationsthe grievance procedure. The Union Employer 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 Representative shall not be compensated for time spent prior to hindered, coerced, restrained, or beyond interfered with in the performance of their regular working hours. 17.4 Upon requestfunctions, 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 while investigating disputes 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 presenting grievances as provided in this Agreement. The Union Xxxxxxx shall reimburse make every effort to perform the Board for all pay duties as a Xxxxxxx outside the Xxxxxxx’x normal hours of work. A Representative before leaving their work shall advise their supervisor in order to ensure coverage at the workplace and benefits for shall also notify the period supervisor at the location of absence. 17.5 Leave of absence the meeting to ensure that disruption is avoided. If the Supervisor is unable to accommodate such a request, due to bona fide business requirements, it is understood and agreed between the parties that such meeting shall be rescheduled as soon as possible without pay and without prejudice to either parties’ position. Employees will not suffer loss of sick leave credits pay or seniority shall be granted upon request benefits to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves shall receive the pay and benefits provided in this Agreementattend grievance meetings. The Union shall reimburse notify the Board for all pay Employer in writing of the name of each Xxxxxxx or Representative, and benefits for the period of absence. 17.6 An employee selected for up to department(s) they represent, and including a full-time position with the local Chief Xxxxxxx before the Employer shall be granted leave of absence without loss of seniority or benefits for a period of up required to two (2) 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 absencerecognize them. 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 Business. 17.1 13.01 Leave of absence shall be granted to Union officials for Union business when requested, providing such leave does not interfere with Employer operation. The Board acknowledges decision as to whether the right Employer’s operation is disrupted is at the Employer’s sole discretion. The Union is required to provide the Employer with three (3) working days’ notice on request for leave of absences under this Article. Under unusual circumstances, a shorter notice period will be considered. Approval for such request will not be unreasonably withheld. 13.02 Leave of absence will be granted for two (2) full-time officers of the Union on the understanding that upon returning to appoint work s/he will be reinstated and offered required training in her/his previous position or select a Negotiation Committee such other position s/he would have occupied had s/he not been on leave of not more than seven (7) employees and will recognize and deal with this Committee with respect to contract negotiationsabsence, provided that s/he is qualified. The Union agrees to provide In the names of all Committee members to event that 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 return of the Union negotiating committee officer causes displacement of other employees, the Employer will not be required to provide notice, maintenance of wages, or other payments to the displaced employees. 13.03 Time absent from work by Union representatives in attendance at all meetings with the Employer or its representatives shall be paid at their regular straight time rate of pay for their regularly scheduled work time spent with officials of by 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 hoursEmployer. 17.4 Upon request13.04 Union official, members when off on Union business, the whole cost of the Union's Negotiating Committee wages and benefits shall be permitted leave of absence to prepare for maintained by 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 AgreementEmployer. The Union shall reimburse the Board for all pay Employer the whole cost of wages and benefits by the 15th of the month following the month in which detailed billing is received. 13.05 Employees granted leave of absence without pay except under provisions 13.01, 13.02 and 13.06 and absence covered by WSIB shall reimburse the Employer the full cost of medical, hospital and insurance coverage for the period of absence. 17.5 Leave of absence without pay and without loss of sick . During such leave credits or seniority the employee shall not be granted upon request entitled to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferencesfollowing benefits contained under this Collective Agreement: Bereavement Leave, Jury and Witness Duty and Sick Pay Credit. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days Sick Leave may be substituted for leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An where the employee on any has established to the satisfaction of the foregoing leaves shall receive the pay and benefits provided in this Agreement. The Union shall reimburse the Board for all pay and benefits for the period Employer a serious illness or serious injury due to an accident occurred while on leave of absence. 17.6 An 13.06 The Employer may following consultation with the Labour/Management Committee, grant an employee selected an absence with leave without pay for full time Union or public duties. Requests for such leave must be in writing. During the absence the employee will not accumulate seniority nor be entitled to the benefits of the Agreement. Medical, hospital, pension and insurance coverage may be continued during the absence where it is agreed that the employee will reimburse both the employee’s and Employer’s full cost of such coverage to the Employer. Upon returning to work s/he will be reinstated in her/his previous position, provided that s/he is qualified. In the event that the return of such person causes displacement of other employees, the Employer will not be required to provide notice, maintenance of wages, or other payments to the displaced employees. 13.07 The employees constituting the Union Bargaining Committee shall be given time off during working hours without loss of pay or seniority while actually attending such negotiation meetings with the Employer, and without payment of overtime. The Employer will provide a maximum of three (3) days each, 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 (2) 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. 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.six

Leave of Absence for Union Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges 20.1 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit the right of the Union to appoint or select Employer may grant 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 to an Employee who is elected or selected: (a) as a member of the Board of Directors of the Union for the attendance at Board meetings; (b) as a delegate to attend special conventions, conferences and/or educational programs of the Union and affiliated bodies including the National Union of Public and General Employees Canadian Labour Congress and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (c) as members of standing Committees of the Union for the attendance at meetings of the standing Committees; (d) as members of the Bargaining Union negotiating committee of the Local for attendance at committee meetings: (e) as members of the Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; or (f) for such other Union business as may be authorized by the Union. Such leaves will not be unreasonably refused. Such leaves shall be without pay but without loss of sick leave credits benefits or seniority shall be during the period of the leave. The Employer will continue the salary and benefits of an Employee, who is granted upon request to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted without pay for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of will invoice the foregoing leaves 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 absenceEmployee’s salary and benefits. 17.6 An employee selected 20.2 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit, an Employee who is seconded 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 (2) 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. 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 affiliated may be granted a leave of absence without salary, benefits, and loss of seniority, by seniority and benefits during the Board for a period of up to one yearthe leave. Such leave shall not be extended annually, upon request, unreasonably refused. The Employer will continue the salary of an Employee who is seconded without pay and will invoice the Union for the Employee’s salary and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for all pay or benefits during the period of the leave. 20.3 Leave of Absence for Full-time Union President (a) An Employee who declares their intention to offer for the position of President of the Union shall notify the Employer as soon as possible after declaring their intention to seek the office of President. (b) An Employee elected or appointed as President of the Union shall be given a leave of absence without pay for the term she is to serve up to a maximum of five two (2) years. (c) Notwithstanding article 20.3(b), a leave of absence for a second (2nd) and subsequent consecutive term shall be granted where operational requirements permit. (d) For the purpose of article 20.3(b) and 20.3(c), the leave of absence shall commence on July 1 and end on June 30. (e) All benefits of the Employee shall continue in effect while the Employee is serving as President, and, for such purposes, the Employee shall be deemed to be in the employ of the Employer. (f) Notwithstanding paragraphs 20.3(b) and 20.3(e), the gross salary of the President shall be determined by the Union and paid to the President by the Employer, and the amount of this gross salary shall be reimbursed to the Employer by the Union. (g) On expiration the Employee shall be reinstated in the position they held immediately prior to the commencement of leave, or in a position mutually agreed upon by the Employee and the Employer, at a salary level commensurate with the position previously held. (h) Notwithstanding paragraph 20.3(b) or any provision of the Collective Agreement to the contrary, the period of leave of absence shall be deemed to be continuous service and employment with the Employer for all purposes. (i) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Collective Agreement, vacation earned but not used prior to taking office shall be carried over to be taken in the fiscal year in which the Employee returns from leave of absence. The Employee will not earn vacation while on a leave of absence. (j) The Union shall reimburse to the Employer the Employer’s share of contribution for E.I. premiums, Canada Pension Plan, group insurance premiums and any other benefits made on behalf of the Employee during the period of leave of absence.

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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 one (21) yearsyear. 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. 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.of

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.Article 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 one (21) yearsyear. 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., 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 Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges 20.1 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit the right of the Union to appoint or select Employer may grant 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 to an Employee who is elected or selected: (a) as a member of the Board of Directors of the Union for the attendance at Board meetings; (b) as a delegate to attend special conventions, conferences and/or educational programs of the Union and affiliated bodies including the National Union of Public and General Employees Canadian Labour Congress and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (c) as members of standing Committees of the Union for the attendance at meetings of the standing Committees; (d) as members of the Bargaining Union negotiating committee of the Local for attendance at committee meetings: (e) as members of the Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; or (f) for such other Union business as may be authorized by the Union. Such leaves will not be unreasonably refused. Such leaves shall be without pay but without loss of sick leave credits benefits or seniority shall be during the period of the leave. The Employer will continue the salary and benefits of an Employee, who is granted upon request to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted without pay for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of will invoice the foregoing leaves 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 absenceEmployee’s salary and benefits. 17.6 An employee selected 20.2 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit, an Employee whose is seconded 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 (2) 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. 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 affiliated may be granted a leave of absence without salary, benefits, and loss of seniority, by seniority and benefits during the Board for a period of up to one yearthe leave. Such leave shall not be extended annually, upon request, unreasonably refused. The Employer will continue the salary of an Employee who is seconded without pay and will invoice the Union for the Employee’s salary and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for all pay or benefits during the period of the leave. 20.3 Leave of Absence for Full-time Union President (a) An Employee who declares their intention to offer for the position of President of the Union shall notify the Employer as soon as possible after declaring their intention to seek the office of President. (b) An Employee elected or appointed as President of the Union shall be given a leave of absence without pay for the term she is to serve up to a maximum of five two (2) years. (c) Notwithstanding article 20.3(b), a leave of absence for a second (2nd) and subsequent consecutive term shall be granted where operational requirements permit. (d) For the purpose of article 20.3(b) and 20.3(c), the leave of absence shall commence on July 1 and end on June 30. (e) All benefits of the Employee shall continue in effect while the Employee is serving as President, and, for such purposes, the Employee shall be deemed to be in the employ of the Employer. (f) Notwithstanding paragraphs 20.3(b) and 20.3(e), the gross salary of the President shall be determined by the Union and paid to the President by the Employer, and the amount of this gross salary shall be reimbursed to the Employer by the Union. (g) On expiration the Employee shall be reinstated in the position they held immediately prior to the commencement of leave, or in a position mutually agreed upon by the Employee and the Employer, at a salary level commensurate with the position previously held. (h) Notwithstanding paragraph 20.3(b) or any provision of the Collective Agreement to the contrary, the period of leave of absence shall be deemed to be continuous service and employment with the Employer for all purposes. (i) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Collective Agreement, vacation earned but not used prior to taking office shall be carried over to be taken in the fiscal year in which the Employee returns from leave of absence. The Employee will not earn vacation while on a leave of absence. (j) The Union shall reimburse to the Employer the Employer’s share of contribution for E.I. premiums, Canada Pension Plan, group insurance premiums and any other benefits made on behalf of the Employee during the period of leave of absence.

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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 one (21) yearsyear. 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. 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 Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select a Negotiation Committee NegotiationCommittee 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 pertainingto 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 17.6 . In addition to the above, the Board will grant up to two (2) employees per year (successful candidates for labour college and/or for recognized Union education courses) two (2) months leave of absence without pay, provided such leave does not interfere with the efficiency of the Board's operation. 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 (2) 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. 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 Business. Negotiation Committee 17.1 The Board acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select a Negotiation Negotiating Committee of not more than seven five (75) employees Employees plus the Union President and will recognize and deal with this Committee with respect to contract negotiations. Where bargaining takes place jointly with all three (3) CUPE bargaining units, it is understood that the Negotiating Committee will consist of three (3) Employees from each bargaining unit and the Union President (total of 10). 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 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.. Union Conventions/Conferences, Local Union Business, Labour College 17.5 (a) Leave of absence without loss of pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority shall be granted upon request to the Board to employees Employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 (2) 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. 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 Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select a Negotiation Negotiating 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 (2) 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.the

Leave of Absence for Union Business. Negotiation Committee 17.1 The Board acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select a Negotiation Negotiating Committee of not more than seven five (75) employees Employees plus the Union President and will recognize and deal with this Committee with respect to contract negotiations. Where bargaining takes place jointly with all three (3) CUPE bargaining units, it is understood that the Negotiating Committee will consist of three (3) Employees from each bargaining unit and the Union President (total of 10). 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 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 (2) 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. 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 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 ’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 reimbursethe 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 appointedto represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 17.6 . In addition to the above, the Board will grant up to two (2) employees per year (successful candidates for labour and/or for recognized Union education courses) two (2) months leave of absence without pay, provided such leave does not interfere with the efficiency of the Board's operation. 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 (2) 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 benefitsfor the period of absence. 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 Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges Section 5.1 Employees who resign to be employed by the right Union will be granted reemployment consideration under existing personnel policies. Section 5.2 Dependent upon staffing and work needs and with approval of the supervisor, an employee who is a Union officer or xxxxxxx shall be allowed to appoint or select a Negotiation Committee of not more than seven (7) employees and will recognize and deal with this Committee with respect attend to contract negotiations. The Union agrees to provide the names of all Committee members business matters pertaining to the Board Union during work hours. Such Union officer or xxxxxxx shall give his/her supervisor notice in writingaccordance with Department personnel policies concerning leave of his/her intention to be absent from duty for Union business. 17.2 The Section 5.3 An employee who is a Union may have the service of a CUPE Staff Representativeofficer, counsel xxxxxxx, 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 other employee designated by the Union negotiating committee shall be paid at their regular straight use the Leave with Pay-Union Business (LWPUN) 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 reporting code for time spent prior in travel, and to or beyond their regular working hours. 17.4 Upon request, attend the meetings between the Department and members of the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be permitted leave bargaining unit set forth in Sections 7.1 and 7.2 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 total amount of leave that may be charged for these specified meetings to this code may not exceed forty (40) hours per fiscal year. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of attending these meetings. Additional time may be charged to the LWPUN time reporting code upon approval by the Department’s Human Resources Director. Meetings described in Section 7.3 and 7.4 will be held during normal working hours with no loss of pay or accrued leave for those attending; however, no overtime shall be incurred as a result of attending these meetings. Time spent by Union shall reimburse the Board members participating in Grievance Panel Review meetings as a panel member, as set forth in Section 8.3 of this Agreement, will not experience a loss in pay or accrued leave as a result of their attendance at those meetings. Except for all pay and benefits participation as a grievance panel member as mentioned above, any additional approved time off for the period purpose 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local conducting Union business, including preparing for meetings, participating in grievances outside the maintenance area, and such any other union business, must be charged to either annual leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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 absencecompensatory time. 17.6 An employee selected Section 5.4 Employee requests for up leave to and including a full-attend to Union business should be submitted through regular supervisory channels for approval. Reasonable requests for time position with the local off to conduct Union business shall not be granted leave of absence without loss of seniority or benefits for a period of up to two (2) 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 absenceunreasonably denied. 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 Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or select a Negotiation Negotiating 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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.An 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 (2) 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 Business. 17.1 The Board acknowledges 20.1 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit the right of the Union to appoint or select Employer may grant 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 to an Employee who is elected or selected: (a) as a member of the Board of Directors of the Union for the attendance at Board meetings; (b) as a delegate to attend special conventions, conferences and/or educational programs of the Union and affiliated bodies including the National Union of Public and General Employees Canadian Labour Congress and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (c) as members of standing Committees of the Union for the attendance at meetings of the standing Committees; (d) as members of the Bargaining Union negotiating committee of the Local for attendance at committee meetings: (e) as members of the Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; or (f) for such other Union business as may be authorized by the Union. Such leaves will not be unreasonably refused. Such leaves shall be without pay but without loss of sick leave credits benefits or seniority shall be during the period of the leave. The Employer will continue the salary and benefits of an Employee, who is granted upon request to the Board to employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at recognized Union conventions or conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted without pay for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of will invoice the foregoing leaves 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 absenceEmployee's salary and benefits. 17.6 An employee selected 20.2 On reasonable notice in writing and where operational requirements permit, an Employee who is seconded for up to and including a full-time position with the local shall Union or anybody with which the Union is affiliated may be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits during the period of the leave. Such leave shall not be unreasonably refused. The Employer will continue the salary of an Employee who is seconded without pay and will invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for all pay or benefits for a during the period of the leave. 20.3 Leave of Absence for Full-time Union President (a) An Employee who declares their intention to offer forth e position of President of the Union shall notify the Employer as soon as possible after declaring their intention to seek the office of President. (b) An Employee elected or appointed as President of the Union shall be given a leave of absence without pay for the term she is to serve up to a maximum of two (2) years. Such . (c) Notwithstanding article 20.3(b), a leave of absence for a second (2nd) and subsequent consecutive term shall be renewed each yeargranted where operational requirements permit. (d) For the purpose of article 20.3(b) and 20.3(c), the leave of absence shall commence on requestJuly 1 and end on June 30. (e) All benefits of the Employee shall continue in effect while the Employee is serving as President, during and, for such purposes, the term Employee shall be deemed to be in the employ of officethe Employer. (f) Notwithstanding paragraphs 20.3(b) and 20.3(e), the gross salary of the President shall be determined by the Union and paid to the President by the Employer, and the amount of this gross salary shall be reimbursed to the Employer by the Union. (g) On expiration the Employee shall be reinstated in the position they held immediately prior to the commencement of leave, or in a position mutually agreed upon by the Employee and the Employer, at a salary level commensurate with the position previously held. (h) Notwithstanding paragraph 20.3(b) or any provision of the Collective Agreement to the contrary, the period of leave of absence shall be deemed to be continuous service and employment with the Employer for all purposes. (i) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Collective Agreement, vacation earned but not used prior to taking office shall be carried over to be taken in the fiscal year in which the Employee returns from leave of absence. An employee The Employee will not earn vacation while on such a leave shall receive the pay and benefits provided in this Agreement. of absence. (j) The Union shall reimburse to the Board Employer the Employer's share of contribution for all pay E.I. premiums, Canada Pension Plan, group insurance premiums and any other benefits for made on behalf of the Employee during the period of leave of absence. 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 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 conferences. In addition, up to twenty-five (25) days leave of absence per Agreement year shall be granted for local Union business, and such leave shall be without pay and without loss of sick leave credits or seniority. An employee on any of the foregoing leaves 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. 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 (2) years. Such leave shall be renewed xxxx wed 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.be