Leave of Absence on Union Business. 7.01 Attendance at Union Functions Where operational requirements permit, and provided that the Employer will not incur extra expense, the Employer will grant leave without pay to a reasonable number of Employees at any one time to attend Union national executive meetings, congresses and conventions. Leave for this purpose shall be requested in writing as far in advance as possible prior to the date on which the leave is to commence, but not less than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance. Approval of such requests shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Leave of Absence on Union Business. The Company will grant leave absence without pay to Union officers so thy may attend Union meeting and conventions provided:
a) A written request for leave is made three (3) weeks in advance to the Factory Controller
b) Not more than one (1) Union Officer is absent at the same time from each branch office.
c) The duration of the leave does not exceed five (5) days for each employee who is granted the leave of absence.
Leave of Absence on Union Business. 7.01 Elected Union Officials
(a) With reasonable notice from the employee in writing that he/she has been elected to a full time office of the Union, NAV CANADA will grant leave with no loss of seniority to the employee for the term of the office.
(b) An employee granted leave under clause (a) above shall continue to receive his/her regular salary and benefits for the period of leave granted, subject to the Union reimbursing NAV CANADA for all associated costs.
(c) The period of leave granted shall be counted as continuous service for the purposes of calculating severance pay, vacation leave, and pay increments.
(d) An employee granted leave under clause (a) shall have their unused sick leave, vacation leave and lieu leave credits frozen until they cease to hold such office.
(e) Where an employee ceases to hold such office he/she shall be entitled to return to his or her former work unit at the same grade and level occupied prior to the leave of absence or, by mutual agreement, to a position at the same grade and level similar to that occupied prior to the leave of absence.
Leave of Absence on Union Business. Insofar as the regular operation of their respective departments will permit, officers of the Union will be granted up to one (1) day per month leave of absence without pay for attendance at meetings of the Executive of the Union. The Employer will pay their regular salaries for the day and charge the amount back to the Union. The Union will keep the Employer provided with an updated list of Executive Officers and their alternates, including their work location, and all such representatives of the Union will ensure that they obtain appropriate clearance for their absence.
(a) Where representatives of the Union and/or witnesses, in the Employer's employ, are carrying out duties in respect to investigating complaints, resolving grievances, answering questions regarding the Union's newsletter or similar activities, for one (1) day or less, whether in their general work area or outside their general work area and involving travel, or where representatives of the Union are attending meetings of the Labour Management Committee, the Employer will not charge the Union for their salaries.
(b) Where representatives of the Union are attending meetings of the Labour Management Committee which involve travel, the Employer will pay their travel expenses.
(c) Policy regarding payment of salary, travel expenses, accommodation, meals, fees, etc., for representatives of the Union attending conferences, seminars, training programs, etc., will be determined on an ad hoc basis by the appropriate Vice- President or General Manager.
Leave of Absence on Union Business. Insofar as the regular operation of their respective departments will permit, officers of the Union will be granted up to one (1) day per month leave of absence without pay for attendance at meetings of the Executive of the Union. The Employer will pay their regular salaries for the day and charge the amount back to the Union. The Union will provide the Employer with an updated list of Executive Officers and their alternates, including their work location and all such representatives of the Union will ensure that they obtain appropriate clearance for their absence.
(a) Where representatives of the Union and/or witnesses, in the Employer’s employ, are carrying out duties in respect to investigating complaints, resolving grievances, answering questions regarding the Union’s newsletter or similar activities, for one (1) day or less, whether in their general work area or outside their general work area and involving travel, or where representatives of the Union are attending meetings of the Labour Management Committee, the Employer will not charge the Union for their salaries.
(b) Where representatives of the Union are attending meetings of the Labour Management Committee which involve travel, the Employer will pay their travel expenses.
(c) Policy regarding payment of salary, travel expenses, accommodation, meals, fees, etc. for representatives of the Union attending conferences, seminars, training programs, etc. will be determined on an ad hoc basis by the appropriate Vice-President or General Manager.
(d) For its representatives carrying out duties in respect to negotiations, arbitration, etc. and for all other activities of its representatives not specifically covered in 20.02 (a), (b) and (c) above, the Union will pay the applicable expenses for travel, accommodation, meals, fees, etc.; the Employer will pay their regular salaries and charge the amount back to the Union. The Union will remit payment in full of outstanding amounts within thirty (30) days of being billed by BC Transit. Failure to make payment within thirty (30) days will result in the Employer recovering such amounts from the monthly CUPE LOCAL 4500 membership dues.
(e) Employees who are acting as full-time officers or representatives of the Union will be placed on leave of absence without pay, with the time involved considered as service with the Employer. The leave of absence will be reviewed every two (2) years. Benefits coverage will be as per Article 17.05.
Leave of Absence on Union Business
