POLITICAL RIGHTS. 12.01 The Employer shall place no restriction on the right of employees to participate in the political process including the right to run for office or campaign for the candidate(s) of their choice. 12.02 If an employee is elected to an office, the employee shall be entitled to leave without pay. Upon completion of their term of office, the Employer will make every reasonable effort to return the employee either to their former position, or a similar position, if the former position is no longer in existence. The Employer will maintain seniority for the employee during such leave.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
POLITICAL RIGHTS. 12.01 The Employer shall place no restriction on the right rights of employees to participate in the political process including the right to run for an office or campaign for the candidate(s) of their choice.
12.02 If an employee is elected to an a political office, the employee they shall be entitled to a leave of absence without paypay or benefits for a period coinciding with their term of office. Upon completion of their term of office, the Employer employee will make every reasonable effort be returned to return the employee either to their former position, or a similar position, if first available position on the former position is no longer in existence. The Employer will maintain seniority for the employee during such leaveBase spares list provided he/she meets all licensing and training requirements.
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Samples: Collective Agreement