Union Leave Pool Clause Samples
The Union Leave Pool clause establishes a system where a set amount of paid or unpaid leave is collectively allocated for use by union representatives or members to conduct union-related activities. Typically, this pool is managed jointly by the employer and the union, with requests for leave being approved based on the pool's remaining balance and the operational needs of the workplace. The core function of this clause is to ensure that union representatives have adequate time to fulfill their duties, such as attending meetings or negotiations, without disrupting normal business operations or exceeding individual leave entitlements.
Union Leave Pool. A. Effective the first full pay period after October 1 of each year in accordance with Article 17, Section 2, three (3) additional hours vacation leave per filled Fire Fighter position per year will be deducted to establish and maintain a pool of leave hours. This leave will establish a pool of paid time to be granted to individuals selected by the Union to conduct Union business hereinafter referred to as “Union Leave.” Leave usage will be governed by the following guidelines:
1. No carry-over of leave pool hours.
2. Limit to the number of persons off at any given time: ▇▇▇▇-▇, ▇▇▇-▇, and one (1) each from Services, Arson, Fire Prevention, Training, and Communications.
3. Limit to the number of persons off per Firefighting company-1.
4. Not more than six (6) persons off at the same time.
5. Leave increment must be equal to or greater than eight (8) hours for Firefighting or EMS divisions and four (4) hours for all forty (40) hour divisions.
6. Where leave increments are above the minimum hours, said increments must be not less than two (2) hours.
7. Request for leave must be made by the Union President or her/his designee.
8. Request for leave must be directed to the Fire Chief or her/his designee, via e-mail or fax.
9. Request for leave must be received at the Fire Chief’s Office prior to 12:00p.m., (noon), of the shift prior to the shift of leave usage.
10. Request for leave must be in writing, signed by the Union President or her/his designee, include the names and assignments of employees selected to be on Union Leave and indicate the duration of leave requested for each employee.
11. Employees participating in initial specialized training, (Paramedic or Arson), shall not be authorized to utilize Union Leave while participating in said training.
12. The Fire Chief may deny a request for Union Leave where said request is for an employee assigned to the following positions: Special Projects, Professional Standards, Personnel, Training, Services, Fire Prevention, Arson, Special Teams Coordinator, Safety Officer, and personnel performing special projects receiving higher classification. However, members of the Union Executive Board in any such position shall be subject to Section 4.A.13. of this Article.
13. The Fire Chief may deny a request for Union Leave where approval of said request would be operationally detrimental to the Department. In the event that the Chief denies such a request, the Union may request the reason for the denial. If this occurs t...
Union Leave Pool. This section shall apply to Union officials who are members of the collective bargaining unit and presently employed by the County. A leave pool will be created for use by the Union for conducting Union business on behalf of the bargaining unit. See ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇.
Union Leave Pool. A leave pool will be created for use by the Union for Union business. The BCC shall grant 120 hours per fiscal year to the pool. These hours will not be carried forward if time is not used. Bargaining Unit members may contribute Annual Leave time voluntarily, provided that all donated time is submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the last pay period in September of each year. Human Resources shall maintain all records of pool time accrual and usage. The Union will be responsible for notifying Human Resources during the same pay period that the pool time is used. Pool time will be used in one-hour increments. Union activities include training, bargaining, meetings or processing grievances.The BCC will consider requests by Union officers to engage in Union business or activity and may approve requests at the discretion of the Department Director. Time off granted for such purposes shall be without pay unless it is covered by pool time. Such time off shall not be unreasonably withheld, however, such time away from work will be used only with the advance, written approval of the appropriate supervisor for each occasion. To ensure accurate timekeeping, the employee shall check out with his/her supervisor upon departure, and in with the same supervisor upon return to duty.
Union Leave Pool. 6.1.1. At the commencement of each new calendar year the District will deduct six (6) hours of vacation accrual from each employee and place this accumulative time in a Union Leave Pool bank for union leave use.
6.1.2. Use of the leave pool will be approved by the Union’s E-Board through the current leave management system.
6.1.3. The leave pool cannot have a negative balance.
6.1.4. The unused accrued time in the leave pool shall roll over each year.
6.1.5. The number of hours deducted each year from each employee may be modified at any time by majority vote of the Union. 30 days written notice will be provided to the District.