Long Term Federation Leaves. 28.3.1 The Board shall release up to two (2) Member(s) to act as Bargaining Unit representatives, without loss of Salary, Benefits or Seniority. Such Leave shall be in semester length blocks of either full or half days or any other arrangement that is mutually agreeable to the Federation and the Board. The Bargaining Unit will pay the Board at the Category 3, Step 0 rate plus the absent Member’s Non Statutory Benefits costs for the duration of the Leave of the first Member. In addition, the Bargaining Unit will pay the Board at the Category 3, Step 1 rate plus the absent Member’s Non Statutory Benefits costs for the duration of the leave of the second Member. OSSTF shall be responsible for any WSIB costs related to injuries which occur during the period of the Leave(s). The Bargaining Unit shall request such Leave(s) no later than May 15 for the following School Year.
Long Term Federation Leaves. 25.4.1 The Board shall release one (1) Member to act as a District Officer without loss of salary, benefits, or seniority. The Bargaining Unit will pay the Board at the Category 3, Step 0 rate, plus the absent Member’s non- statutory Benefits costs for the duration of the Leave of the Member. Such payment shall be pro-rated for part time Leaves, if applicable. The Bargaining Unit shall notify the Board of the name of the District Officer for the following year no later than May 15.
Long Term Federation Leaves. 25.7.1 The Board shall release one (1) Member to act as Bargaining Unit Representative, without loss of Salary, Benefits or Seniority. Such Leave shall be in semester length blocks of either full or half Days. Nothing precludes the Parties from arriving at a mutually agreeable arrangement where up to two (2) Members may be granted Leave under this clause. The Bargaining Unit will pay the Board at the Category 3, Step 0, rate plus the absent Member’s Non Statutory Benefits costs for the duration of the Leave of the Member. Such payment shall be pro rated for Part Time Leaves, if applicable.
