President. O. N .A. Upon application, in writing six (6) weeks in advance, by the Union on behalf of the nurse to the Employer, a leave of absence shall be granted to such nurse elected to the office of President of the Ontario Nurses' Association for a period up to three (3) years. The nurse shall continue to accrue seniority and service during her absence. During such leave of absence, the nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Employer and the Union agrees to reimburse the Employer in the amount of the full costs of such salary and applicable benefits. The nurse's anniversary date for the purpose of salary increments, future vacation entitlement and sick leave will be maintained. However, such nurse will not accrue paid vacation or receive any paid holidays during this period. The nurse agrees to notify the Employer of her intention to return to work at least four (4) weeks prior to the date of such return.
