Professional Guild Days. In addition to any other paid or unpaid leave that may be permitted in this Agreement, JVP will accommodate the use of up to five (5) person-days of unpaid leave per contract year for bargaining unit employees in the aggregate for the purpose of attending meetings, classes, or training on Guild activities. Such time off must be requested in advance and approval will not be unreasonably denied.
Professional Guild Days. In addition to any other paid or unpaid leave that may be permitted in this Agreement, the Employer will accommodate requests from Guild representatives to use up to five (5) days of unpaid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending meetings, classes, or training on Guild activities. The cost of any such meetings, classes or training will be paid by the employee and/or the Guild.