Release Time for Union Business. At the written request of the Union, the Board shall grant up to one (1) FTE per school year of release time for the President of the Local to conduct Union business. The Board agrees to continue the pay of the President during the leave at the applicable long-term occasional rate less required deductions, in consideration of which the Union shall reimburse the Board the full costs of such payment, including but not limited to the Occasional Teacher’s salary, all applicable employer contributions, allowances if applicable, sick pay, premiums and costs for benefits, Teachers’ Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, Employer Health Tax, Canada Pension and any other applicable costs or payments paid to or on behalf of the Occasional Teachers. Where an Occasional Teacher receives pay pursuant to this provision, the leave shall be treated for all purposes pursuant to the collective agreement as if it were time worked.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Letter of Agreement, Letter of Agreement
