Common use of Time Off for Union Business Clause in Contracts

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board; (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committeebargaining committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board; (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three (3) employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. ‌ (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall may be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board;. (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice (usually two [2] weeks except in emergencies) prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld. No overtime bonuses will be paid.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board; (b5) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three (3) employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on contract negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable Employer in relation to such leaves excess of absenceArticle 2.10 (c). (c6) for an employee, elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one (1) year and the leave shall be renewed upon the request of the Union. (7) for employees selected for a full-time position with the Union for a period of one (1) year. (8) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union. (b) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice (at least two [2] weeks except in emergencies) prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld. No overtime bonuses will be paid.

Time Off for Union Business. ‌ (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining CommitteeCommittee and to carry on negotiations with the Employer; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board; (b5) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absenceleaves. (cb) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, Without Pay - leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall will be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires require them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee;. (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board board, the Public Service Appeal Board, or the Labour Relations Board;. (b) Leave With Pay - leave of absenceabsence with basic pay, substitution pay where applicable, and without loss of pay and seniority, shall seniority will be granted to up to three two (2) employees who are elected to representatives of the Union on the Union's Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay, substitution pay where applicable, and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. . (d) It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. (e) Leave of absence granted under this clause shall include sufficient travel time. The Union shall provide the Employer with two (2) weeks' notice prior to the commencement of the leave under this article. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committeebargaining committee and to carry on negotiations with the Employer; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board; (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. ‌ (a) As operational requirements permit, Without Pay - leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall will be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Boardbody designated by the relevant labour legislation; (4) to employees designated to sit as an observer on a selection panel in accordance with Clause 7.5. (b) Leave With Pay - leave of absence, absence with basic pay and without loss of pay and seniority, shall seniority will be granted to up to three (3) employees who are elected to representatives of the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. Leave of absence granted under this clause shall include sufficient travel time. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences absence shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board; (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall may be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committeebargaining committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board;. (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause Clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice [usually two (2) weeks except in emergencies] prior to the commencement of leave under this clauseClause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld. No overtime bonuses will be paid.

Time Off for Union Business. ‌ (a) As operational requirements permit, leave Without Pay: Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall will be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board board, or the Labour Relations Board; (b5) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up employees designated to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry sit as an observer on negotiations a selection panel in accordance with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absenceClause 12.1. (cb) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay, substitution pay where applicable, and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. Leave of absence granted under this clause shall include sufficient travel time. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall may be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board;. (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice (usually two [2] weeks except in emergencies) prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld. No overtime bonuses will be paid.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, Without Pay - leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall will be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Boardbody designated by the relevant labour legislation; (4) to employees designated to sit as an observer on a selection panel in accordance with Clause 7.5. (b) Leave With Pay - leave of absence, absence with basic pay and without loss of pay and seniority, shall seniority will be granted to up to three (3) employees who are elected to representatives of the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. Leave of absence granted under this clause shall include sufficient travel time. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences absence shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall may be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committeebargaining committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board;. (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause Clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice [usually two (2) weeks except in emergencies] prior to the commencement of leave under this clauseClause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause Clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld. No overtime bonuses will be paid.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, Without Pay - leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall will be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires require them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee;bargaining committee.‌ (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board board, the Public Service Appeal Board, or the Labour Relations Board;. (b) Leave With Pay - leave of absenceabsence with basic pay, substitution pay where applicable, and without loss of pay and seniority, shall seniority will be granted to up to three two (2) employees who are elected to representatives of the Union on the Union's Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay, substitution pay where applicable, and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. . (d) It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. (e) Leave of absence granted under this clause shall include sufficient travel time. The Union shall provide the Employer with two (2) weeks' notice prior to the commencement of the leave under this Article. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall may be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committeebargaining committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board;. (b) Leave of absence, without loss of pay and seniority, shall be granted to up to three employees who are elected to the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice (usually two (2) weeks except in emergencies) prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld. No overtime bonuses will be paid.

Time Off for Union Business. ‌ (a) As operational requirements permit, Without Pay - leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall will be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Boardbody designated by the relevant labour legislation; (4) to employees designated to sit as an observer on a selection panel in accordance with Clause 7.5 - Union Observer. (b) Leave With Pay - leave of absence, absence with basic pay and without loss of pay and seniority, shall seniority will be granted to up to three employees who are elected to representatives of the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. Leave of absence granted under this clause shall include sufficient travel time. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences absence shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Time Off for Union Business. (a) As operational requirements permit, Without Pay - leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall will be granted: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union Union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) for employees who are representatives of the Union on a bargaining committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committeebargaining committee; (4) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board board, or the Labour Relations BoardBoard or its successors; (5) to employees designated to sit as an observer on a selection panel in accordance with Clause 12.10. (b) Leave With Pay - leave of absence, absence with basic pay and without loss of pay and seniority, shall seniority will be granted to up to three (3) employees who are elected to representatives of the Union Bargaining Committee while they are at formal meetings on the Union's bargaining committee to carry on negotiations with the Employer. Overtime premiums will not be payable in relation to such leaves of absence. (c) To facilitate the administration of this clause when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay, substitution pay where applicable, and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred. Leave of absence granted under this clause shall include sufficient travel time. The Union shall provide the Employer with reasonable notice prior to the commencement of leave under this clause. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence with pay. The Employer agrees that any of the above leaves of absences shall not be unreasonably withheld.