Common use of LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR UNION BUSINESS Clause in Contracts

LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR UNION BUSINESS. 29.01 A non-probationary employee, who is appointed or elected to do business for the Union, shall be granted leave of absence, without pay, to carry out such business. The employees shall continue to accumulate seniority for the period covered by this Agreement, as applicable and, upon giving the Company one week’s notice in writing of his/her intention to return to work, shall be reinstated in the job held prior to the leave of absence or its equivalent at the same rate of pay. Up to two (2) employees shall be eligible to take leave under this Article (29.01) at any one time. 29.02 Leave of Absence for the purpose of attending Union schools, conventions, conferences or negotiations of this Agreement shall be granted by the Company in response to a written request from the Union, subject to the Company’s operational requirements. The Company shall not unreasonably deny leave requests under this section provided its operational requirements permit the employee requesting the leave to be absent. Employees chosen by the Union shall be granted leave of absence, without pay, and shall continue to accumulate seniority, as applicable. The Union shall give the Company written notice of not less than seven (7) days before the requested leave is to commence. If a request for an extension of a leave of absence is made prior to the expiration of the leave, it shall be granted, subject to the Company’s operational requirements (as above).

LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR UNION BUSINESS. 29.01 A non-probationary employee, who is appointed or elected to do business for the Union, shall be granted leave of absence, without pay, to carry out such business. The employees shall continue to accumulate seniority for the period covered by this Agreement, as applicable and, upon giving the Company one week’s notice in writing of his/her their intention to return to work, shall be reinstated in the job held prior to the leave of absence or its equivalent at the same rate of pay. Up to two (2) employees shall be eligible to take leave under this Article (29.01) at any one time. 29.02 Leave of Absence for the purpose of attending Union schools, conventions, conferences or negotiations of this Agreement shall be granted by the Company in response to a written request from the Union, subject to the Company’s operational requirements. The Company shall not unreasonably deny leave requests under this section provided its operational requirements permit the employee requesting the leave to be absent. Employees chosen by the Union shall be granted leave of absence, without pay, and shall continue to accumulate seniority, as applicable. The Union shall give the Company written notice of not less than seven (7) days before the requested leave is to commence. If a request for an extension of a leave of absence is made prior to the expiration of the leave, it shall be granted, subject to the Company’s operational requirements (as above).