Union Leave With Pay. The Employer shall grant leave of absence with pay to employees representing the Union in accordance with the following provisions: In the event that employees are elected to the Negotiating Committee for the Union, they shall be granted leave of absence at their regular rates of pay for the purpose of attending joint collective bargaining, conciliation or mediation meetings in the establishment of a new Collective Agreement. It is understood that no more than four (4) employees from the Union will be granted leave with pay for the purpose of attending said meetings on behalf of the Union. The CEO will be advised in writing of the names of the elected employees at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the earliest opening date of the Collective Agreement. If accredited Union representatives are required to investigate or meet with the Employer representatives, or attend a hearing to discuss a grievance during working hours, they shall be granted leave with pay subject to suitable arrangements with their immediate Manager concerning their own work responsibilities. If the employee who is grieving is required to attend a hearing, leave with pay shall be granted. Leave of absence with pay for other matters of mutual concern may be made in accordance with Employer regulations. Leave of absence with pay shall be for those hours the employees normally would have worked had they not been required to meet with Employer representatives.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
