Common use of Time Off for Union Business Clause in Contracts

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off without loss of regular earnings will be granted to Employees on the following basis: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted provided to those Employees who have been designated by the Local as authorized Local representatives to conduct official Union business for time spent: (a) meeting with representatives of the Employer, not to exceed two (2) of a committee of six (6) members, during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement; (b) by a Union Xxxxxxx for the purposes of Employee support including investigating a complaint; in discussing written grievances as outlined in the grievance procedure; and providing representation at a formal disciplinary interview, duty to accommodate meeting, or return to work meeting. Time away from the Xxxxxxx’x workplace shall be done in accordance with Clause 22.12(a); (c) attending the Employee Management Advisory Committee meetings, with Local representation of up to six (6) in number; (d) meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee; (e) attending Employer initiated Employee Assistance Program meetings; (f) attending the Employer orientation sessions for new Employees; (g) participating in other Employer initiated meetings where the Employer deems that Local representation is required. 9.02 Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without pay, shall be provided to Union Members on the following basis: (a) When acting members elected as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.; (b) Are members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee Employee organizations.; (c) Are members designated to attend Union Seminars and Conferences. It is understood that, wherever possible such Seminars and Conferences will be held outside of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.normal working hours; (d) Are elected to members of the Union Executive Committee Committee, to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.meetings; (e) Are elected to members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time.; (f) Are members of the Provincial Executive Standing Committees of the Union to attend regular committee meetings; (g) members of the Local who serve on 038 Bargaining Committee, not to exceed twelve (12) members, three days to prepare for negotiations before the Provincial Standing Committees formal negotiations begin; (h) four (4) of six (6) members of the Local 038 Bargaining Committee, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Employer during the formal negotiation of a collective agreement and for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (i) the Chairperson of the Local shall collectively be relieved of up to ten percent (10%) of a FTE (full time equivalent) to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) monthsto Local Union business. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that shall be granted except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Employer’s Human Resources Office with a copy of the request for time off. Employees shall provide a minimum of five (5) work days notice when requesting time off under Clause 9.02; however, consideration may be given in cases where the five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingnot provided. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 9.02, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's ’s salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. The Employer shall bill the Union within sixty (60) days of leave of absence and the Union shall make payment within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of receipt of the invoice. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted to Employees on provided for the following basisfollowing: (a) When acting as members of Employees authorized by the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representativesUnion, not to exceed five (5) in totalnumber, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation)Employer at formal Employee Management Committees where matters of mutual concern are discussed. (db) Union Stewards Employees authorized by the Union, for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee Meetings during normal working hours, and for Meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee as required provided by this Agreementthe Occupational Health and Safety Act. 9.02 Time offUnder the terms of Clause 9.03, without paypaid time off subject to reimbursement under Article 9.04, shall will be granted to members of provided for the Union whofollowing: (a) Are electedMembers of the Local Executive, to administer the Local, such meetings to be held normally on a Saturday; (b) Members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent meeting with representatives of the Employer during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement and for Union Preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (c) Members elected as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.; (bd) Are Members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops conventions of other employee Employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.; (e) Are Members elected as representatives of the Union to attend seminars. It is understood that wherever possible such seminars will be held during periods when the Employer’s offices are closed; (f) Members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings which are normally held once every two (2) months.months on a Saturday; and, 9.03 In all (g) Members of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence following Provincial Executive Standing Committees of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.to attend regular committee meetings normally held every two

Time Off for Union Business. ‌ 9.01 Time off Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted to Employees on provided for the following basisfollowing: (a) When acting as members of Employees authorized by the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representativesUnion, not to exceed five (5) in totalnumber, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation)Employer at formal Employee Management Committees where matters of mutual concern are discussed. (db) Union Stewards Employees authorized by the Union, for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee Meetings during normal working hours, and for Meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee as required provided by this Agreementthe Occupational Health and Safety Act. 9.02 Time offUnder the terms of Clause 9.03, without paypaid time off subject to reimbursement under Clause 9.04, shall will be granted to members of provided for the Union whofollowing: (a) Are electedMembers of the Local Executive, as delegates, to administer the Local; (b) Members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent meeting with representatives of the Employer during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement and for Union Preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (c) Members authorized by the Union to attend the Annual Convention of The the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.; (d) Are elected to Members authorized by the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings represent the Union at conventions of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.other Employee organizations; (e) Are elected Members authorized by the Union to attend seminars, courses, and conferences. It is understood that wherever possible such seminars, courses and conferences will be held during periods when the Employer’s offices are closed; (f) Members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to meetings which are held once every two (2) in number at any one time.months; and, (fg) Are members Members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Union Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. (h) Members of the Union Executive Committee, to attend meetings. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required provisions, time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to shall be granted except where it will hinder the designated day(s) offEmployer’s operations. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board The Union shall provide the Employee Employer with a response within three copy of the request for time off. Employees shall provide a minimum of ten (310) working days’ notice when requesting time off under Clause 9.02; however, consideration shall still be given in cases where possible. In the event that the leave ten (10) working days’ notice is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingnot provided. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with and continue to pay the Employee and invoice the Union. The Union will reimburse the Employer for the Employee's salary or for and applicable allowances, and reasonable administrative costs, including compensation costs of any employee hired to perform the replacement salary costsduties of the employee on union leave, whichever is greater, which the Union shall promptly pay. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off without loss of with regular earnings will pay during normal working hours shall be granted to Employees provided on the following basis: (a) When acting An Employee for a reasonable amount of time spent discussing grievances with the Employer as members outlined in Article 24 - Grievance Procedure. (b) A Union Xxxxxxx for a reasonable amount of time spent discussing grievances with the Employer at Step 2 of the negotiating committee Grievance Procedure. 9.02 Time off with regular pay during negotiations with normal working hours shall be provided for activities defined in 9.01 provided: (a) the Board for renewal Union Xxxxxxx and Employee are given permission by the Employer to leave their place of work; and (b) they report to their supervisor at the conclusion of the Collective Agreement and meeting. 9.03 Time off without pay shall be provided on the following basis: (a) Members of the Local Negotiating Committee, not exceed exceeding three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on , for the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon time spent in negotiations with representatives of the day preceding negotiationsEmployer and in preparatory meetings during such negotiations of the Collective Agreement. (b) When involved in discussions related to Employees who attend courses or seminars provided by the processing head office of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this AgreementAlberta Union of Provincial Employees; or Members who by election, at no time shall the number selection, or designation attend meetings and/or conventions of Employees involved exceed three (3) in numberAUPE. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, A Union Xxxxxxx for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board off pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation)22 - Probationary Employee and Period and Article 23 - Disciplinary Action. (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 9.04 Time off, off without pay, pay shall be granted provided to members of the Union whoMembers for activities defined in 9.03 provided: (a) Are electedadvance notice in writing is given to the Director, as delegatesFinance and Administration, to attend normally at least two (2) weeks in advance of the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.requested time off; and (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizationsEmployer authorizes such leave without pay. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 9.05 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 9.03 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee 9.06 A current list of Union Officers and Committee Members shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that be provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized to the Employer and maintained by the BoardAlberta Union of Provincial Employees. The list shall be provided to the Employer at least quarterly.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off without loss of regular earnings will be granted to Employees on the following basis: (a) When acting as members Members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed Board, up to three (3) Employees for time spent in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, and/ or on the afternoon of the day preceding the first day of negotiations. (b) When Up to three (3) Employees involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number Article 12 (Settlement of Employees involved exceed three (3) in numberGrievances). (c) Up to five (5) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint ConsultationUnion - Management Committee). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of Employees on the Union whofollowing basis: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.04 The Board shall grant time off provided that five (5) work days’ notice is given to the Employee’s Manager prior to the designated time off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Employee’s Manager may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Employee’s Manager shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Employee’s Manager shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time 10.01 Subject to Clause 10.03, time off without loss of regular earnings will be granted provided for Union Officers and Members to Employees conduct Official Union Business on the following basis: (a) When acting as members Members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall Negotiating Committee, not to exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 Employer during the formal negotiation of a Collective Agreement and for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (b) A Union Xxxxxxx and complainant for time spent investigating a complaint; and a Union Xxxxxxx and a grievor for time spent in discussing written grievances as outlined in the grievance procedure; and a Union Xxxxxxx for time spent at a disciplinary interview; (c) For time spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Consultation).Work Site Health and Safety Committee as provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act; (d) Union Stewards For time spent participating in Employer initiated Committees where the Employer deems that Local representation is required; (e) For time spent attending the Employer orientation for reasonable time new Employees of up to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreementone (1) Local Executive member. 9.02 Time 10.02 Subject to Clause 10.03, time off, without pay, shall be granted provided to members of Union Members on the Union whofollowing basis: (a) Are elected, Members elected as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.; (b) Are Members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee Employee organizations.; (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply Members designated to attend Union Seminars and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.Conferences; (d) Are elected to Members of the Union Executive Committee Committee, to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.which are normally held monthly; (e) Are elected to Members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings which are normally held once every two (2) months; (f) Members of Provincial Executive Committees of the Union to attend Regular Committee Meetings normally held every two (2) months. 9.03 10.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that shall be granted consistent with operational requirements. Such time off shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees shall normally provide five (5) work days advance notice when requesting time off. However, consideration shall still be given to requests where it is given prior impossible to provide five (5) work days notice. Where such time off is granted for an indeterminate period the Employee shall communicate with the Employer on a daily basis in respect to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence date of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingreturn. 9.04 10.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 10.03, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence absence, with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off 11.01 Subject to Clause 11.04, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted to Employees on provided for the following basisfollowing: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated Authorized Union representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, number for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 Employer at formal Employee Relations Committees where matters of mutual concern are discussed; (b) For time spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Consultation)Work Site Health and Safety Committee as provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 11.02 Subject to Clauses 11.01 and 11.04, in continuous operations, when (da) Union Stewards an Employee is not scheduled to work; (b) it is not possible to schedule the meeting during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (c) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends an Employee Relations Committee, Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee or formal Safety Committee meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate of pay for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreementa minimum of two (2) hours or the length of the meeting whichever is greater. There shall be no minimum guaranteed compensation if the meeting is contiguous with a normal working period. 9.02 Time 11.03 Subject to Clause 11.04, time off, without pay, will be provided for Union Business for Employees authorized by the Union to represent the Union at Negotiations, Conventions, Union Committees, Union Workshops, Xxxxxxx Training, Union Seminars, Union Conferences, Union Schools, Chapter Meetings, Chapter Executive Meetings, Local Meetings, Local Executive Meetings, Meetings of the Union’s Provincial Executive Committee, activities of the Union Executive Board, participation in the Public Service Pension Board, or any other activities necessary for the operation of the Union in compliance with the collective agreement. 11.04 Time off shall be granted to members except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Employer’s Human Resources office with a copy of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number request for time spent in preparation for negotiationsoff. A maximum Employees shall provide a minimum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days days’ notice when requesting time off under Clause 11.03; however, consideration shall still be given in cases where the five (5) work days’ notice is given prior not provided. Where such time off is granted for an indeterminate period the Employee shall communicate with the Employer on a daily basis in respect to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence date of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingreturn. 9.04 11.05 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 11.03 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee , which the Union shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.promptly pay.‌

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted to Employees on provided for the following basisfollowing: (a) When acting as members of Employees authorized by the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representativesUnion, not to exceed five (5) in totalnumber, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation)Employer at formal Employee Management Committees where matters of mutual concern are discussed. (db) Union Stewards Employees authorized by the Union, for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee Meetings during normal working hours, and for Meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee as required provided by this Agreementthe Occupational Health and Safety Act. 9.02 Time offUnder the terms of Clause 9.03, without paypaid time off subject to reimbursement under Article 9.04, shall will be granted to members of provided for the Union whofollowing: (a) Are electedMembers of the Local Executive, as delegates, to administer the Local; (b) Members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent meeting with representatives of the Employer during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement and for Union Preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (c) Members authorized by the Union to attend the Annual Convention of The the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.; (d) Are elected to Members authorized by the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings represent the Union at conventions of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.other Employee organizations; (e) Are elected Members authorized by the Union to attend seminars, courses and conferences. It is understood that wherever possible such seminars, courses and conferences will be held during periods when the Employer’s offices are closed; (f) Members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to meetings which are held once every two (2) in number at any one time.months; and, (fg) Are members Members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Union Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. (h) Members of the Union Executive Committee, to attend meetings. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required provisions, time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to shall be granted except where it will hinder the designated day(s) offEmployer’s operations. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board The Union shall provide the Employee Employer with a response within three copy of the request for time off. Employees shall provide a minimum of ten (310) working days notice when requesting time off under Clause 9.02; however, consideration shall still be given in cases where the ten (10) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave ’ notice is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingnot provided. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with and continue to pay the Employee and invoice the Union. The Union will reimburse the Employer for the Employee's salary or for and applicable allowances, and reasonable administrative costs, including compensation costs of any employee hired to perform the replacement salary costsduties of the employee on union leave, whichever is greater, which the Union shall promptly pay. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off without loss of regular earnings will be granted to Employees on the following basis: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five four (54) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff man days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff man days at any one time. (d) Are are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are are members of the Local Provincial Executive who serve on the following Provincial Executive Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5i) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(sUnion Bargaining Committee, (ii) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required noticeFinance Committee, (iii) Legislative Committee, (iv) Membership Services Committee, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3v) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.Health & Safety Committee,

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 (a) Time off from work without loss of regular earnings will be granted to Employees provided on the following basis: (ai) When acting as members The grievor and/or one (1) Local appointee for time spent in discussing grievances with representatives of the negotiating committee during negotiations Employer as outlined in the grievance procedure. (ii) Local appointees not to exceed three (3) in number for time spent in Employee Management Advisory Committee meetings with the Board for renewal representatives of the Collective Agreement and Employer. (b) Provided that the efficiency of the Employer’s Operations shall not in any way be disrupted time off work without pay may be granted to Local members for the following purposes: (i) To attend Provincial Executive Meetings or Meetings of the Union's Bargaining Committee; (ii) To attend Conventions of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees; (iii) To attend special Union Meetings; (iv) Members of the Union Negotiating Committee, on a basis of one (1) representative per one hundred (100) Members, but not to exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation).Employer, during the formal negotiation of a Collective Agreement and for preparatory meetings during negotiations; (dv) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties Members elected as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members representatives of the Union who:to attend Seminars and Local Meetings; and (avi) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are Members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee organizationsLabour Organizations with which the Union is affiliated. (c) Are members When leave to attend to Union business has been approved, it is granted with pay. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for actual salary paid to the Employee while on leave plus fifteen percent (l5%) to cover cost of fringe benefits. Should the cost of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven Employee’s replacement be greater than the actual salary plus fifteen percent (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the noticel5%), the Board Employer shall provide recover the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writinggreater amount. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off 15.01 Where operational requirements permit, and on reasonable notice, special leave without loss of regular earnings will pay shall be granted to Employees on the following basisfor Union business: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of Directors of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on Union for the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations.attendance at Board meetings; (b) When involved in discussions related to as members of the processing Bargaining Unit negotiating Committees of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, Union for the attendance at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number.Committee Meetings; (c) Local Officers as delegates to attend NSGEU conventions and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives conventions of the Board pursuant to Article 11 Union’s affiliated bodies included, the National Union of Provincial and General Employees (Joint ConsultationNUPGE)., the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of standing Committees of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend for the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union attendance at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.standing Committees; (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive as members of the Union Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time.Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (f) Are members for such other Union business as may be authorized by the Union. 15.02 Except at the sole discretion of the Local who serve Employer, only one Employee at a time shall be off on leave for union business, except that two Employees may have leave for Collective Agreement negotiations and for the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) monthsbiennial NSGEU convention. 9.03 In all 15.03 The Employer will continue to pay the regular wages of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice an Employee who is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee granted leave without pay for Union business and will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice be reimbursed by the Union for the Employee's salary or amount of the pay continuation plus mandatory Employer payroll contributions. 15.04 Employees who are released from their duties to attend a grievance meeting with the Employer on the Employer’s premises shall continue to receive their regular wages for the replacement salary coststime of the meeting, whichever is greaterbut shall not be paid for hours in excess of the Employee’s normal work day. 9.05 No 15.05 While on leave for Union business pursuant to Article 15.01, an Employee shall conduct any continue to accrue and accumulate service and seniority credits for the duration of their leave, and their service and seniority shall be deemed to be continuous. 15.06 Leave of absence for the full time President of the Union business during working hours other than that provided for shall be granted in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement #1 between the parties, which shall form part of this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time Arbitration Hearings (Disputes) 12.01 In all cases this time off without loss of regular earnings will apply to not more than one employee being absent at a time from one Department or Trade. Where more than one employee is required to take time off for Union business from a Department or trade, such time off will be granted scheduled so as to Employees on cause as little operational disruption as possible. Employee called as a Witness 12.02 The Employer will grant leave with pay to an employee called as a witness before an Arbitration Hearing and leave with pay to an employee called as a witness by the following basis:Union. Arbitration Hearing (Grievance) (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations 12.03 The Employer will grant leave with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply pay to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related an employee who is a party to the processing of grievances pursuant grievance which is before an Arbitration Board to attend the Arbitration Hearing. Employee who acts as a Representative 12.04 The Employer will grant leave with pay to the Grievance Procedure Representative of an employee who is a party to the grievance to attend the Arbitration Hearing. Employee called as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall a Witness 12.05 The Employer will grant leave with pay to a witness called by an employee who is a party to the number grievance to attend the Arbitration Hearing. Contract Negotiations Meetings 12.06 The Employer will grant leave with pay for two (2) employees for the purpose of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members attending contract negotiations on behalf of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend for the Annual Convention duration of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for such negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.Preparatory Contract Negotiations Meetings (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited 12.07 The Employer will grant leave without pay to two (2) members at any employees for a maximum of one time.( 1) day each to attend preparatory negotiations meetings. Meetings Between Employee Organizations and Management 12.08 The Employer will grant time off with pay to a maximum of four (e4) Are elected employees who are meeting with Management on behalf of the Union. Employee Organization Executive Council Meetings, Congress, and Conventions 12.09 Upon reasonable notice, the Employer will grant reasonable leave without pay to a maximum of two (2) employees to attend Executive council meetings and Conventions of the Provincial Executive Alliance, the Nunavut Employees Union, the Canadian Labour Congress and the Northern Territories Federation of Labour. Representatives Training Course 12.10 Upon reasonable notice, the Employer will grant reasonable leave without pay to a maximum of two (2) employees who have been appointed as Representatives on behalf of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior undertake training related to the designated day(s) offduties of a Representative. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union Time Off for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.Representatives

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time Subject to Clause 9.03, time off without loss of regular earnings will be granted provided for Union Officers and Members to Employees conduct Official Union Business on the following basis: (a) When acting as members Members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall Negotiating Committee, not to exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 Employer during the formal negotiation of a Collective Agreement and for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (b) A Union Xxxxxxx and complainant for time spent investigating a complaint; and a Union Xxxxxxx and a grievor for time spent in discussing written grievances as outlined in the grievance procedure; and a Union Xxxxxxx for time spent at a disciplinary interview; (c) For time spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Consultation).Work Site Health and Safety Committee as provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act; (d) Union Stewards For time spent participating in Employer initiated Committees where the Employer deems that Local representation is required; (e) For time spent attending the Employer orientation for reasonable time new Employees of up to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreementone (1) Local Executive member. 9.02 Time Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without pay, shall be granted provided to members of Union Members on the Union whofollowing basis: (a) Are elected, Members elected as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.; (b) Are Members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee Employee organizations.; (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply Members designated to attend Union Seminars and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.Conferences; (d) Are elected to Members of the Union Executive Committee Committee, to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.which are normally held monthly; (e) Are elected to Members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to meetings which are normally held once every two (2) in number at any one time.months; (f) Are members Members of Provincial Executive Committees of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees Union to attend regular committee meetings Regular Committee Meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that shall be granted consistent with operational requirements. Such time off shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees shall normally provide five (5) work days advance notice when requesting time off. However, consideration shall still be given to requests where it is given prior impossible to provide five (5) work days notice. Where such time off is granted for an indeterminate period the Employee shall communicate with the Employer on a daily basis in respect to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence date of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingreturn. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 9.03, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence absence, with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off 11.01 Subject to Clause 11.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted to Employees on provided for the following basisfollowing: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall Authorized Union representatives, not to exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply number (an exception being Employee Management Advisory Committees where up to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in totalrepresentatives may be allowed to attend), for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 Employer at formal Employee Management Committees where matters of mutual concern are discussed; (b) For time spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Consultation)Work Site Health and Safety Committee as provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. (d) Union Stewards for reasonable 11.02 Subject to Clause 11.03, time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall will be granted to members of provided for the Union whofollowing: (a) Are electedMembers of the Local Executive, to administer the Local; such meetings to be held normally on a Saturday; (b) Members of the Local Councils to attend meetings as delegates, required for the preparation for and during the negotiation of a new Collective Agreement; such meetings to be held normally on a Saturday; (c) Members of the Master and Subsidiary Agreement Negotiating Committees for time spent meeting with representatives of the Employer during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement and for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (d) Members elected as delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.; (be) Are Members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee Employee organizations.; (cf) Are members Members elected as representatives of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiationsUnion to attend Seminars and Chapter Meetings. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations It is understood that wherever possible such Seminars and Chapter Meetings will be held during periods when Government Offices are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.closed; (dg) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings Members of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings which are normally held once every two (2) monthsmonths on a Saturday; and, (h) Members of the following Provincial Executive Standing Committees of the Union to attend regular committee meetings normally held every two (2) months on a week day: (i) General Service Bargaining Committee, (ii) Finance Committee, (iii) Legislative Committee, (iv) Membership Services Committee, (v) Occupational Health and Safety Committee; (i) Members of the Union Executive Committee, to attend meetings which are normally held monthly on a Friday. 9.03 (j) Members who have been appointed to the Joint Public Service Pension Board, to attend Board meetings or Board authorized training. 11.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that shall be granted except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Employing Department's personnel office with a copy of the request for time off. Employees shall provide a minimum of five (5) work days notice when requesting time off under Clause 11.02; however, consideration shall still be given in cases where the five (5) days notice is given prior not provided. Where such time off is granted for an indeterminate period the Employee shall communicate with the Employing Department on a daily basis in respect to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence date of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingreturn. 9.04 11.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 11.02 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater, which the Union shall promptly pay. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off 11.01 Subject to Clause 11.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted to Employees on provided for the following basisfollowing: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall Authorized Union representatives, not to exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply number (an exception being Employee Management Advisory Committees where up to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in totalrepresentatives may be allowed to attend), for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 Employer at formal Employee Management Committees where matters of mutual concern are discussed; (b) For time spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Consultation)Work Site Health and Safety Committee as provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. (d) Union Stewards for reasonable 11.02 Subject to Clause 11.03, time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, will be provided for Union Business for Employees authorized by the Union to represent the Union at Negotiations, Conventions, Union Committees, Union Workshops, Xxxxxxx Training, Union Seminars, Union Conferences, Union Schools, Chapter Meetings, Chapter Executive Meetings, Local Meetings, Local Executive Meetings, Meetings of the Union’s Provincial Executive Committee, activities of the Union Executive Board, participation in the Public Service Pension Board, or any other activities necessary for the operation of the Union in compliance with the collective agreement. 11.03 Time off shall be granted to members except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Employing Department's Human Resources office with a copy of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number request for time spent in preparation for negotiationsoff. A maximum Employees shall provide a minimum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days days’ notice when requesting time off under Clause 11.02; however, consideration shall still be given in cases where the five (5) days’ notice is given prior not provided. Where such time off is granted for an indeterminate period the Employee shall communicate with the Employing Department on a daily basis in respect to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence date of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingreturn. 9.04 11.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 11.02 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater, which the Union shall promptly pay. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted provided to those Employees who have been designated by the Local as authorized Local representatives to conduct official Union business for time spent: (a) meeting with representatives of the Employer, not to exceed two (2) of a committee of six (6) members, during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement; (b) by a Union Xxxxxxx for the purposes of Employee support including investigating a complaint; in discussing written grievances as outlined in the grievance procedure; and at a disciplinary interview; (c) attending the Employee Management Advisory Committee meetings, with Local representation of up to six (6) in number; (d) meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee; (e) attending Employer initiated Employee Assistance Program meetings; (f) attending the Employer orientation sessions for new Employees; (g) participating in other Employer initiated meetings where the Employer deems that Local representation is required. 9.02 Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without pay, shall be provided to Union Members on the following basis: (a) When acting members elected as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.; (b) Are members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee Employee organizations.; (c) Are members designated to attend Union Seminars and Conferences. It is understood that, wherever possible such Seminars and Conferences will be held outside of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.normal working hours; (d) Are elected to members of the Union Executive Committee Committee, to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.meetings; (e) Are elected to members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time.; (f) Are members of the Provincial Executive Standing Committees of the Union to attend regular committee meetings; (g) Members of the Local 038 Bargaining Committee, not to exceed twelve (12) members, three days to prepare for negotiations before the formal negotiations begin; (h) four (4) of six (6) members of the Local who serve on 038 Bargaining Committee, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Provincial Standing Committees Employer during the formal negotiation of a collective agreement and for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (i) The Chairperson of the Local shall collectively be relieved of up to ten percent (10%) of a FTE (full time equivalent) to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) monthsto Local Union business. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that shall be granted except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Employer’s Human Resources Office with a copy of the request for time off. Employees shall provide a minimum of five (5) work days notice when requesting time off under Clause 9.02; however, consideration may be given in cases where the five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingnot provided. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 9.02, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. The Employer shall bill the Union within sixty (60) days of leave of absence and the Union shall make payment within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of receipt of the invoice. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted provided to those Employees who have been designated by the Local as authorized Local representatives to conduct official Union business for time spent: (a) meeting with representatives of the Employer, not to exceed two (2) of a committee of six (6) members, during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement; (b) by a Union Xxxxxxx for the purposes of Employee support including investigating a complaint; in discussing written grievances as outlined in the grievance procedure; and at a disciplinary interview; (c) attending the Employee Management Advisory Committee meetings, with Local representation of up to six (6) in number; (d) meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee; (e) attending Employer initiated Employee Assistance Program meetings; (f) attending the Employer orientation sessions for new Employees; (g) participating in other Employer initiated meetings where the Employer deems that Local representation is required. 9.02 Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without pay, shall be provided to Union Members on the following basis: (a) When acting members elected as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.; (b) Are members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee Employee organizations.; (c) Are members designated to attend Union Seminars and Conferences. It is understood that, wherever possible such Seminars and Conferences will be held outside of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.normal working hours; (d) Are elected to members of the Union Executive Committee Committee, to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.meetings; (e) Are elected to members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time.; (f) Are members of the Provincial Executive Standing Committees of the Union to attend regular committee meetings; (g) Members of the Local 038 Bargaining Committee, not to exceed twelve (12) members, three days to prepare for negotiations before the formal negotiations begin; (h) four (4) of six (6) members of the Local who serve on 038 Bargaining Committee, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Provincial Standing Committees Employer during the formal negotiation of a collective agreement and for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (i) The Chairperson of the Local shall collectively be relieved of up to ten percent (10%) of a FTE (full time equivalent) to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) monthsto Local Union business. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that shall be granted except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Employer’s Human Resources Office with a copy of the request for time off. Employees shall provide a minimum of five (5) work days notice when requesting time off under Clause 9.02; however, consideration may be given in cases where the five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingnot provided. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 9.02, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. The Employer shall xxxx the Union within sixty (60) days of leave of absence and the Union shall make payment within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of receipt of the invoice. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time 7.01 Time-off without loss of regular earnings wages, will be granted for: • Union Officers • Stewards, • Liaison and Safety Committee members when they are required to Employees on attend: - Contract negotiations, - Liaison Committee, - Safety Committee, or - Grievance Procedure meetings with County representatives. For purposes of contract negotiations there will be a maximum of three (3) Union members paid by the following basis:Employer to attend contract negotiations. The Union may appoint up to two (2) additional Union members to attend contract negotiations. Any additional Union members shall be paid by the Employer and the Employer shall be reimbursed by the Union pursuant to Clause 7.02 b). (a) When acting as Union Officers, Stewards, Liaison, Safety and Bargaining Committee members are required to be absent from their regular work place for any of the negotiating committee during following: • to meet with their counsel, Labour Board representatives and/or other government agency representatives on official Union business • to conduct other Chapter business • to prepare for contract negotiations with • to prepare for Liaison meetings Time-off without loss of regular wages will be granted upon written application submitted to the Board Employer seven (7) days before the scheduled absence or such shorter period as may be mutually acceptable; and the County will recover such hourly wages from the Union. Time off for renewal members to conduct other Chapter business or to prepare for Liaison meetings shall be subject to the approval of the Collective Agreement Employer. Time off for the Bargaining Committee to prepare for contract negotiations shall be provided to a maximum of fifteen (15) work days per round of bargaining, and no member shall not exceed three take more than five (35) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiationswork days off. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure members elected as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention annual convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are the AUPE; members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventionsconventions of other Employee organizations; members elected as representatives of the Union to attend seminars and Chapter meetings; members of the provincial executive of the Union, to attend general meetings; members to attend AUPE conferences and workshops education programs; members of other employee organizationsthe Union Executive Committee; members appointed to attend AUPE Standing Committees; members who have been appointed to the Local Authorities Pension Board, to attend Board meetings or Board authorized training, time off without loss of regular wages will be granted upon written application submitted to the Administration seven (7) days before the scheduled absence or such shorter period as may be mutually acceptable. The County will recover such hourly wages from the Union. Time off for members described in this Clause 7.02 b), shall be approved based on the Employer’s operational requirements. (c) Are members If any member of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union local Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are is elected to the Provincial Union Executive for a term of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two one (21) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required noticeyear or more, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within one (1) local Executive seconded for three (3) working daysmonths or more by the Provincial Union, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board member will grant the be granted an unpaid leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary absence, subject to thirty (30) days written notice or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greatersuch shorter period as may be mutually acceptable. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off 15.01 Where operational requirements permit, and on reasonable notice, special leave without loss of regular earnings will pay shall be granted to Employees on the following basisfor Union business: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of Directors of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on Union for the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations.attendance at Board meetings; (b) When involved in discussions related to as members of the processing Bargaining Unit negotiating Committees of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, Union for the attendance at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number.Committee Meetings; (c) Local Officers as delegates to attend NSGEU conventions and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives conventions of the Board pursuant to Article 11 Union’s affiliated bodies included, the National Union of Provincial and General Employees (Joint ConsultationNUPGE)., the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of standing Committees of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend for the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union attendance at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.standing Committees; (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive as members of the Union Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time.Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour; (f) Are members for such other Union business as may be authorized by the Union. 15.02 Except at the sole discretion of the Local who serve Employer, only one Employee at a time shall be off on leave for union business, except that two Employees may have leave for Collective Agreement negotiations and for the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) monthsTriennial NSGEU convention. 9.03 In all 15.03 The Employer will continue to pay the regular wages of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice an Employee who is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee granted leave without pay for Union business and will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice be reimbursed by the Union for the Employee's salary or amount of the pay continuation plus mandatory Employer payroll contributions. 15.04 Employees who are released from their duties to attend a grievance meeting with the Employer on the Employer’s premises shall continue to receive their regular wages for the replacement salary coststime of the meeting, whichever is greaterbut shall not be paid for hours in excess of the Employee’s normal work day. 9.05 No 15.05 While on leave for Union business pursuant to Article 15.01, an Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided continue to accrue and accumulate service and seniority credits for in this Agreementthe duration of their leave, unless authorized by the Boardand their service and seniority shall be deemed to be continuous.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 The Employer proposes to discuss the administration and use of Time off Off for Union Business and reserves the right to propose specific language changes at a later point in bargaining. 11.01 Subject to Clause 11.04, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted to Employees on provided for the following basisfollowing: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated Authorized Union representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, number for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 Employer at formal Employee Relations Committees where matters of mutual concern are discussed; (b) For time spent meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Consultation)Work Site Health and Safety Committee as provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 11.02 Subject to Clauses 11.01 and 11.04, in continuous operations, when (da) Union Stewards an Employee is not scheduled to work; (b) it is not possible to schedule the meeting during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (c) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends an Employee Relations Committee, Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee or formal Safety Committee meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate of pay for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreementa minimum of two (2) hours or the length of the meeting whichever is greater. There shall be no minimum guaranteed compensation if the meeting is contiguous with a normal working period. 9.02 Time 11.03 Subject to Clause 11.04, time off, without pay, will be provided for Union Business for Employees authorized by the Union to represent the Union at Negotiations, Conventions, Union Committees, Union Workshops, Xxxxxxx Training, Union Seminars, Union Conferences, Union Schools, Chapter Meetings, Chapter Executive Meetings, Local Meetings, Local Executive Meetings, Meetings of the Union’s Provincial Executive Committee, activities of the Union Executive Board, participation in the Public Service Pension Board, or any other activities necessary for the operation of the Union in compliance with the collective agreement. 11.04 Time off shall be granted to members except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Employer’s Human Resources office with a copy of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number request for time spent in preparation for negotiationsoff. A maximum Employees shall provide a minimum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days days’ notice when requesting time off under Clause 11.03; however, consideration shall still be given in cases where the five (5) work days’ notice is given prior not provided. Where such time off is granted for an indeterminate period the Employee shall communicate with the Employer on a daily basis in respect to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence date of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingreturn. 9.04 11.05 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 11.03 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater, which the Union shall promptly pay. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time 7.01 Time-off without loss of regular earnings wages, will be granted for: • Union Officers • Stewards, • Liaison and Safety Committee members when they are required to Employees on attend: • Contract negotiations, • Liaison Committee, • Safety Committee, or • Grievance Procedure meetings with County representatives. For purposes of contract negotiations there will be a maximum of three (3) Union members paid by the following basis:Employer to attend contract negotiations. The Union may appoint up to two (2) additional Union members to attend contract negotiations. Any additional Union members shall be paid by the Employer and the Employer shall be reimbursed by the Union pursuant to Clause 7.02 b). (a) When acting as Union Officers, Stewards, Liaison, Safety and Bargaining Committee members are required to be absent from their regular work place for any of the negotiating committee during following: • to meet with their counsel, Labour Board representatives and/or other government agency representatives on official Union business • to conduct other Chapter business • to prepare for contract negotiations with • to prepare for Liaison meetings Time-off without loss of regular wages will be granted upon written application submitted to the Board Employer seven (7) days before the scheduled absence or such shorter period as may be mutually acceptable; and the County will recover such hourly wages from the Union. Time off for renewal members to conduct other Chapter business or to prepare for Liaison meetings shall be subject to the approval of the Collective Agreement Employer. Time off for the Bargaining Committee to prepare for contract negotiations shall be provided to a maximum of fifteen (15) work days per round of bargaining, and no member shall not exceed three take more than five (35) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiationswork days off. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure members elected as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention annual convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are the AUPE; members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventionsconventions of other Employee organizations; members elected as representatives of the Union to attend seminars and Chapter meetings; members of the provincial executive of the Union, to attend general meetings; members to attend AUPE conferences and workshops education programs; members of other employee organizationsthe Union Executive Committee; members appointed to attend AUPE Standing Committees; members who have been appointed to the Local Authorities Pension Board, to attend Board meetings or Board authorized training, time off without loss of regular wages will be granted upon written application submitted to the Administration seven (7) days before the scheduled absence or such shorter period as may be mutually acceptable. The County will recover such hourly wages from the Union. Time off for members described in this Clause 7.02 b), shall be approved based on the Employer’s operational requirements. (c) Are members If any member of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union local Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are is elected to the Provincial Union Executive for a term of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two one (21) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required noticeyear or more, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within one (1) local Executive seconded for three (3) working daysmonths or more by the Provincial Union, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board member will grant the be granted an unpaid leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary absence, subject to thirty (30) days written notice or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greatersuch shorter period as may be mutually acceptable. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off 18.01 Subject to Clause 18.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted provided for Union Stewards and members to Employees conduct official Union business on the following basis: (a) When acting as members A Union Xxxxxxx and Employee for time spent in a formal investigation, duty to accommodate, return to work, discipline, the processing of a grievance with representatives of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall Employer (b) Authorized Union Members, not to exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation)Employer at formal Employee Management Committees where matters of mutual concern are discussed. (d) Union Stewards for reasonable 18.02 Subject to Clause 18.03, time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted provided to members of Union Members on the Union whofollowing basis: (a) Are elected, Members elected as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees., (b) Are Members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee organizations., (c) Are members Members elected as representatives of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply Union to attend education courses and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.local meetings, (d) Are elected to Members of the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.meetings, (e) Are elected to Members of the Provincial Executive of the Union Union, to attend the Union's general meetings, (f) Members of the Provincial Executive Standing Committees of the Union, this shall be limited to attend regular committee meetings. (g) Members of the Negotiating Committee, not to exceed three (3) in number, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Employer during the formal negotiation of a Collective Agreement and an additional two (2) members, not to exceed five (5) in number at any one timetotal for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 18.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required provisions, such time off provided that five (5) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(s) offshall not be unreasonably denied. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board Employees shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave as much advance notice as is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingreasonably possible when requesting time off. 9.04 18.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 18.02 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's ’s salary and applicable allowances or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater, which the Union shall promptly pay. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off without loss of regular earnings will be granted to Employees on the following basis: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five four (54) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff man days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff man days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local Provincial Executive who serve on the following Provincial Executive Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5i) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(sUnion Bargaining Committee, (ii) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required noticeFinance Committee, (iii) Legislative Committee, (iv) Membership Services Committee, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3v) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.Health & Safety Committee,

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off without loss of regular earnings will be granted to Employees on the following basis: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five four (54) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. (b) Are designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops of other employee organizations. (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff man days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff man days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time. (e) Are elected to the Provincial Executive of the Union to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one time. (f) Are members of the Local Provincial Executive who serve on the following Provincial Executive Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that five (5i) work days notice is given prior to the designated day(sUnion Bargaining Committee, (ii) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three Finance Committee, (3iii) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writing.Legislative Committee, 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 the Board will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater.(iv) Membership Services Committee, 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.(v) Health & Safety Committee,

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted provided to those Employees who have been designated by the Local as authorized Local and/or Chapter representatives to conduct official Union business for time spent: (a) meeting with representatives of the Employer, not to exceed three (3) in number, for time spent during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement; (b) by a Union Xxxxxxx investigating a complaint; in discussing written grievances as outlined in the grievance procedure; and at a disciplinary interview; (c) attending the Employee Management Advisory Committee meetings, with Chapter representation of up to three (3) in number; (d) meeting with the Employer at formal Safety Committee meetings during normal working hours, and for meetings of the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee as provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act; (e) attending Employer initiated Employee Assistance Program meetings; (f) attending the Employer orientation sessions for new Employees; (g) participating in other Employer initiated meetings where the Employer deems that Local or Chapter representation is required. 9.02 Subject to Clause 9.03, time off, without pay, shall be provided to Union Members on the following basis: (a) When acting members elected as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties as required by this Agreement. 9.02 Time off, without pay, shall be granted to members of the Union who: (a) Are elected, as delegates, delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.; (b) Are members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee Employee organizations.; (c) Are members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply designated to attend Union Seminars and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time.Conferences; (d) Are elected to members of the Union Executive Committee Committee, to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one time.meetings; (e) Are elected to members of the Provincial Executive of the Union, to attend general meetings; (f) members of the Provincial Executive Standing Committees of the Union to attend regular committee meetings; (g) Members of the Union's general meetingsLocal 071 Chapter 007 Bargaining Committee, this shall be limited not to exceed twelve (12) members, three (3) days to prepare for negotiations before the formal negotiations begin; (h) two (2) in number at any one time. of three (f3) Are members of the Local who serve on 071 Chapter 007 Bargaining Committee, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Provincial Standing Committees Employer during the formal negotiation of a collective agreement and for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (i) The Chairperson of the Local or Chapter designates shall collectively be relieved of up to ten (10%) per cent of a FTE (full time equivalent) to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) monthsto Local Union business. 9.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that shall be granted except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Employer’s Human Resources Office with a copy of the request for time off. Employees shall provide a minimum of five (5) work days days' notice when requesting time off under Clause 9.02; however, consideration may be given in cases where the five (5) work days' notice is given prior to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingnot provided. 9.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 9.02, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater. The Employer shall xxxx the Union within sixty (60) days of leave of absence and the Union shall make payment within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of receipt of the invoice. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.

Time Off for Union Business. 9.01 Time off 10.01 Subject to Clause 10.03, time off, without loss of regular earnings earnings, will be granted provided for authorized Chapter representatives, not to Employees on the following basis: (a) When acting as members of the negotiating committee during negotiations with the Board for renewal of the Collective Agreement and shall not exceed three (3) in number. This shall apply to preparations on the particular day assigned to negotiations, or on the afternoon of the day preceding negotiations. (b) When involved in discussions related to the processing of grievances pursuant to the Grievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement, at no time shall the number of Employees involved exceed three (3) in number. (c) Local Officers and designated representatives, not to exceed five (5) in total, for time spent meeting with representatives of the Board pursuant to Article 11 (Joint Consultation). (d) Union Stewards for reasonable time to satisfactorily conduct their duties Employer at formal Employee Management Advisory Committee meetings where matters of mutual concern are discussed, including Health and Safety issues as required by this Agreementthe Occupational Health and Safety Act. 9.02 Time off10.02 Subject to Clause 10.03, time off without pay, shall pay will be granted to members of provided for the Union whofollowing: (a) Are elected, One Chapter member to attend meetings as delegates, required of the Local 071 Council. (b) Chapter members of the Negotiating Committees for time spent meeting with representatives of the Employer during the formal negotiating of a Collective Agreement and for Union preparatory meetings during these negotiations; (c) Chapter members elected as delegates to attend the Annual Convention of The the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees; (d) Chapter members elected as representatives of the Union to attend Seminars and Chapter Meetings. (be) Are Chapter members of the Provincial Executive of the Union, to attend general meetings. (f) Chapter members designated as delegates representing the Union at conventions, conferences and workshops Conventions of other employee Employee organizations; (g) Chapter members of the following Provincial Executive Standing Committees of the Union to attend regular committee meetings. (ch) Are members Members of the Local Bargaining Committee not exceeding seven (7) in number for time spent in preparation for negotiations. A maximum of twenty-one (2l) staff days in a year in which negotiations are conducted shall apply and shall not exceed seven (7) staff days at any one time. (d) Are elected to the Union Executive Committee to attend scheduled meetings of the Committee, this shall be limited to two (2) members at any one timemeetings. (ei) Are elected Members who have been appointed to the Provincial Executive of the Union Joint Public Service Pension Board, to attend the Union's general meetings, this shall be limited to two (2) in number at any one timeBoard meetings or Board authorized training. (f) Are members of the Local who serve on the Provincial Standing Committees to attend regular committee meetings normally held once every two (2) months. 9.03 10.03 In all of the foregoing provisions the Board shall grant the required time off provided that shall be granted except where operational difficulty will arise. The Union shall provide the Human Resources office with a copy of the request for time off. Employees shall provide a minimum of five (5) work days notice when requesting time off under Clause 10.02; however, consideration shall still be given in cases where the five (5) days notice is given prior not provided. Where such time off is granted for an indeterminate period the Employee shall communicate with the Employer on a daily basis in respect to the designated day(s) off. If the Employee is unable to give the required notice, or where the absence date of the Employee will cause a serious disruption of work or other difficulty the Board may refuse the leave. Upon receipt of the notice, the Board shall provide the Employee with a response within three (3) working days, where possible. In the event that the leave is denied, the Board shall inform the Employee in writingreturn. 9.04 10.04 To facilitate the administration of Clause 9.02 10.02 of this Article, the Board Employer will grant the leave of absence with pay and invoice the Union for the Employee's salary and applicable allowances, or for the replacement salary costs, whichever is greater, which the Union shall promptly pay. 9.05 No Employee shall conduct any Union business during working hours other than that provided for in this Agreement, unless authorized by the Board.