Special Leave of Absence. 6.02 The Company agrees to grant unpaid leave of absence, upon written application, for a period of not more than twelve (12) months or for the balance of the duration of this Agreement (whichever is longer) to any employee who has been elected or appointed as an official of the Parent Union or of the Local Union or who has been elected to public office, if such duties require he/she to have leave of absence from Company duties on a full time basis. Employees on such leave of absence may be continued as active members of the pension and welfare plans (subject to applicable legislation and/or government regulations or directions) upon payment of the total contributions to such plans whether from the Union or employee concerned. During such period of leave of absence the employee's seniority shall continue to accumulate as if he/she were employed at their regular post by the Company.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Special Leave of Absence. 6.02 The Company agrees to grant unpaid leave of absence, upon written application, for a period of not more than twelve (12) months or for the balance of the duration of this Agreement (whichever is longer) to any employee who has been elected or appointed as an official of the Parent Union or of the Local Union or who has been elected to public office, if such duties require he/she to have leave of absence from Company duties on a full time basis. Employees on such leave of absence may be continued as active members of the pension and welfare plans (subject to applicable legislation and/or government regulations or directions) upon payment of the total contributions to such plans whether from the Union or employee concerned. During such period of leave of absence the employee's ’s seniority shall continue to accumulate as if he/she were employed at their regular post by the Company.
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