Common use of Leave of absence for union purposes Clause in Contracts

Leave of absence for union purposes. The employer will grant a leave of absence to an eligible employee to attend union functions provided that such leave does not interfere with the efficient operational requirements. However, provided the employer receives two (2) weeks' notice from the union, this leave may be extended to four (4) employees per local, provided said leave will not affect operations. The decision will be made at the discretion of the employer, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer will grant a leave of absence without pay or benefits (other than pension) to an eligible employee to serve in a full-time elected or appointed position with the National or a Local Union. Such leave shall be requested by the Union, in writing, with as much advance notice as possible, shall be for a period of up to three (3) years, and may be extended upon request from year to year thereafter. Any member of the bargaining unit who is granted such leave of absence will be credited with the lost hours for pension purposes as though they were at work. The Employer shall continue to pay applicable premiums on behalf of the employee on leave and the Local or National Union shall reimburse the Employer for such premiums as soon as practicably possible, following receipt of a xxxx from the Employer.

Leave of absence for union purposes. The employer will grant a leave of absence to an eligible employee to attend union functions provided that such leave does not interfere with the efficient operational requirements. However, provided the employer receives two (2) weeks' notice from the union, this leave may be extended to four (4) employees per local, provided said leave will not affect operations. The decision will be made at the discretion of the employer, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer will grant a leave of absence without pay or benefits (other than pension) to an eligible employee to serve in a full-time elected or appointed position with the National or a Local Union. Such leave shall be requested by the Union, in writing, with as much advance notice as possible, shall be for a period of up to three (3) years, and may be extended upon request from year to year thereafter. Any member of the bargaining unit who is granted such leave of absence will be credited with the lost hours for pension purposes as though they were at work. The Employer shall continue to pay applicable premiums on behalf of the employee on leave and the Local or National Union shall reimburse the Employer for such premiums as soon as practicably possible, following receipt of a xxxx bill from the Employer.