Training Programs and Conferences Clause Samples
Training Programs and Conferences. The Association will be granted up to 56 hours of paid release time each fiscal year to be used by designated Association representatives to participate in MEA conferences and training programs. The designated Association representative requesting such time off shall notify the employee’s immediate supervisor as far in advance as possible, but in any event at least five days in advance. Such requests are subject to approval by the supervisor, but such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Paid time under this Section shall be used in half-day increments. An Association representative using paid time under this Section shall record all such time on the Employer’s regular time reporting system. The Association may carry up to 40 hours of unused time under this Section over to the next year. Time paid under this Section shall not be considered hours worked for purposes of computing overtime premium pay.
Training Programs and Conferences. 1. The Union will be granted up to forty (40) total hours of paid release time each fiscal year to be used by Union officers or representatives, designated by the Union President, to participate in MC3SSU/MEA/NEA conferences and training programs. Requests to attend a conference or meeting will be made at least thirty (30) days in advance to the Executive Director of Human Resources. The Executive Director of Human Resources will coordinate with the appropriate supervisor. Approval by the supervisor must be obtained. Only one employee shall be released from the same department to attend related conferences unless the supervisor approves. This time shall not be used for attendance at sympathy strikes or protests in other districts. All expenses shall be paid by the Union member including hotel, travel, fees, and any other expenses related to the conference or training program. Proof of attendance is required for compensation purposes. Proof may be requested by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
2. Paid released time under this Section may be used in half-day increments. A Union Representative using paid time under this Section shall record all such time on the College’s regular time reporting system.
Training Programs and Conferences. Designated Union representatives may request time off to attend MEA conferences and training programs. A representative requesting such time off shall notify the employee’s immediate supervisor as far in advance as possible, but in any event at least 14 days in advance. Such requests are subject to approval by the supervisor, but such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Time off under this Section shall be used in half-day increments. A Union representative taking time off under this Section may use available PTO or may take the approved time off without pay.
Training Programs and Conferences