Common use of Union Leave Clause in Contracts

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave A. The Union shall have the choice of requesting an unpaid leave of absence or a paid leave of absence (Union leave) for a Union business shall bargaining council representative, xxxxxxx, or chief job xxxxxxx. An unpaid leave of absence may be given without pay up granted by the State pursuant to a maximum the unpaid leave of (as per absence provisions in this Contract. Union leave may also be granted during the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere term of this Contract at the discretion of the affected department head or designee in accordance with the continuance of efficient operation following: 1. The Union leave shall normally be requested on a State approved form fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the date of the Hospitalleave. 2. Such Any denial of union leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement Union, with an explanation for the denial. 3. The Union leave request form shall be signed by either the SEIU Local 1000 President or designee and no other signature will be honored by the State. A written list of designee(s) shall be furnished to the CalHR. 4. A Union leave shall assure an employee the right to his/her former position upon termination of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospitalleave. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated;term “former position” is defined in Government Code section 18522. (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years5. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the The Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital affected department(s) for such salary and the Hospital's contribution full amount of the affected employee’s salary, plus an additional amount equal to said benefitsthirty-five percent (35%) of the affected employee’s salary, for all the time the employee is off on a Union leave, within sixty (60) days of billing. Disputes regarding reimbursement shall be resolved through the arbitration process. 6. The affected employee agrees shall have no right to notify return from a Union leave earlier than the Hospital agreed upon date without the approval of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the ’s appointing power. 7. Except in emergencies or layoff situations, a Union leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may shall not be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, department head or may be transferred designee prior to the employee's previous position if the substitution was expiration date. 8. Employees on a transferUnion leave shall suffer no loss of compensation or benefits. 9. An employee Employees on Union leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to waive any and all claims against the State for Workers’ Compensation and IDL. 10. In the event an employee commencing on a Union Leave leave, as discussed above, files a Workers’ Compensation claim against the State of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with California or any agency thereof, for an injury or injuries sustained while on a Union leave, the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In additionUnion agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State of California or agencies thereof, it is understood that from both workers’ compensation liability and any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in costs of legal defense incurred as a result of the event that they are to return to filing of the workplaceclaim.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a an maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) 60 days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than six (as per the local provisions under L196) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected plus 10% of wages fee to the union CAW – Local 302 office for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with in the CAWCAW - Local 302 or as a National representative, upon request, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) The Employer shall grant leaves of absence to employees to attend Union Conventions, Seminars, Education Classes or other Union business. The Union agrees that such leave will not more than (as per unduly affect the local provisions under L19) employees proper operations of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department;Nursing Home. (b) a request In requesting such leaves of absence the Union must be made in writing at least give twenty-one days prior (21) days’ notice to the commencement of the function for which leave is requestedEmployer, unless it such notice is not reasonably possible possible, to give be confirmed by the Union in writing. A maximum of fifty (50) days, excluding the Unit Chairperson and a member elected to an executive position in the Local, are available to the Union annually in each nursing home for such notice;leaves. (c) Employees on such request leave of absence will be paid by the Employer who will be reimbursed by the Union for the amount paid to the employees. While on unpaid Union leave of up to thirty (30) days, employees will be maintained on normal pay and benefits (including Pension), and the Union shall state fully reimburse the general nature of the function to be attended;Employer for wages, statutory benefits (i.e. EHT, EI, CPP and WSIB) and Pension, but would not include Health and Welfare and Weekly Indemnity premiums (if applicable). (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (ei) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon Upon application by the Union in writing, be granted the Nursing Home will give reasonable consideration to a request for leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to a full-time Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreementoffice. It is understood that not more than one (1) employee in the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications bargaining unit may be granted consistent with on such leave at the Hospital’s staffing requirementssame time. In additionSuch leave, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in if granted, shall be for a period of three (3) calendar years from the event that they are to return date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period by agreement of the parties. Seniority and service shall accumulate during such leave to the workplacemaximum provided, if any, under the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It will become the responsibility of the employee for full payment, one (1) month in advance, of any applicable benefits in which the employee is participating during such leave of absence. It is agreed that for the purpose of WSIB coverage, such employees are deemed to be employed by the Union.

Union Leave. (a) Upon request to the Employer by the Union, a Leave of absence for Absence without pay to attend to Union business shall will be given without pay up granted to a maximum employees elected or appointed to represent the Union provided the leave of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave absence does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation operations of the Hospitalemployer. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a The request must be made in writing to the Director of Nursing or her designate at least twenty-one days three (3) weeks prior to the commencement of the function leave. The Employer will respond to such request within a reasonable time. In the event the Union is unable to provide three weeks notice due to extenuating circumstances, the Employer will consider the request in the context of the circumstances provided by the Union. The maximum number of days of leave for which Union Business for the bargaining unit will not exceed an aggregate total of sixty (60) days in a calendar year, with no more than forty-five (45) days to be taken by any one employee, inclusive of attendance at Provincial Committee Meetings. (b) A Nurse who is elected to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Nurses’ Association, other than to the office of President, shall be granted leave is requestedof absence without pay to attend Board Meetings, unless it is upon application in writing with a minimum of ten (10) calendar days advance notice. Absences under this provision are not reasonably possible to give such notice;applied against the number of days provided for in (a) above. (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon Upon written application by the Union in writingto the Employer, be granted a leave of absence without loss shall be granted to a nurse elected to the office of seniority and benefits President of the Ontario Nurses’ Association, for a period of up to three two (32) years. An extension The Nurse shall be granted upon written application by the employee continue to the administration of the Hospitalaccrue seniority during her absence. During such leaves leave of absence, the Employer agrees to pay the employee’s salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital Employer for the full costs of such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee Nurse agrees to notify the Hospital Employer of the employee's her intention to return to work within two at least four (24) weeks following prior to the termination date of office return. (d) During leaves of absence provided for which in (a), (b), and (c) above the leave was granted. The union salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Employer and the Union agrees to notify reimburse the Hospital five (5) months Employer in advance the amount of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end full cost of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfersalary and applicable benefits. An employee on leave of absence under this provision Seniority and service shall continue to accumulate for all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplacepurposes during such leaves.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) 45 days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than four (as per the local provisions under L194) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than two (as per the local provisions under L192) employee employees from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's ’s contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's ’s intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's ’s previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave Subject to service needs and staffing requirements, leave of absence for without pay to attend Union business will be granted to representatives of the Union based on the following conditions: a) Requests for such leave shall be given without pay up made in writing by the Union to the Employer giving as much notice as possible, with a maximum minimum of seven (as 7) calendar days advance notice. The Employer shall indicate in writing whether or not the request has been approved. The Employer will require a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation of a union leave of absence after it has already been approved. The forty-eight (48) hour notice provision shall be waived if the shift has not already been filled by another employee. b) Not more than two (2) employees from any one program at any one time will be allowed such leave. c) Such leave shall not exceed more than twenty (20) days per calendar year, with the local provisions under L19exception of the Unit Vice-President whose leave shall not exceed more than thirty-five (35) days per calendar year provided and shall not exceed seventy-five (75) days per calendar year for all employees combined. d) Where such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: has been granted under section (a) not more than (as per ), the local provisions under L19) employees of Employer shall maintain the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, employee's wages and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospitalbenefits. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital Employer, through a monthly billing sent to the Secretary Treasurer of CUPE Local 5167, for the amount of the employee's wages and all applicable benefits. Seniority shall accrue during such salary leaves. e) Upon application in writing by the Union on behalf of the employee to the Employer, a leave of absence shall be granted to such employee elected or hired to a position with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for a period of up to two (2) consecutive years. Upon the expiry of such leave, such employee may return to the bargaining unit and shall be placed in her original position if it still exists or, if it no longer exists, a position consistent with her seniority pursuant to Article 13.04 or 13.06 whichever shall be the Hospital's contribution to said benefitscase. Upon return, the employee shall be credited with seniority for the full length of the leave. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital Employer of the employee's her intention to return to work within two at least four (24) weeks following prior to the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end date of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplacereturn.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of ten (as per the local provisions under L1910) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) 4 employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) 1 employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of ten (as per the local provisions under L1910) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than two (as per the local provisions under L192) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. The Parties agree that Article 23.8.2 Union Leave of absence for Union business shall will be given without pay up applied in the following way: 23.8.2.1 The Employer will provide a bank equivalent to a maximum of (one quarter full time equivalent per annum at normal faculty replacement costs as per local Article 33.2.1.5 23.8.2.2 The bank will be established each April 1st to fund this leave for the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with upcoming fiscal year. 23.8.2.3 Subject to Employer operational requirements, the continuance of efficient operation of Union will request a draw down on the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to bank and will inform the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per Employer which Union member and when the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is . The draw down will be based on replacement costs. 23.8.2.4 Requests under this Article will not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature be unreasonably denied. Meetings between representatives of the function Union and the Employer will be scheduled at times mutually agreeable to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions Parties. Reasonable effort shall be paid for made to hold such leave by meetings at times that do not conflict with assigned duties. Where such meetings cannot be scheduled at times that do not conflict with assigned duties, the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted Employer will grant a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits pay or other entitlements for up the purpose of attending such meetings to three (3) yearsthe total equivalent of one-quarter full-time equivalent per annum. An extension shall Where such leave is granted, the Employer will replace the employee as necessary. This clause may be granted upon written application utilized by the employee Union to ensure adequate representation by the Union with respect to issues that affect the institution or the post-secondary system. To facilitate the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absencethis provision, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees will ensure that the Employer is advised of the eligible leaves to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefitsbe taken. The employee agrees Union may designate a person(s) who will be entitled to notify Union leave under this Article and will advise the Hospital Employer of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination amount of office for which the leave was grantedto be taken. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance amount of the Local Union electionentitlement is one quarter of a full time equivalent per annum, without loss of pay or other entitlement. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under Costs arising from this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under will not be charged against the program area of the participating Union representative. This provision will not be utilized where existing Employer-paid release time arrangements exceed this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a one-quarter full-time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplaceequivalent entitlement.

Union Leave. 19.01 Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of ten (as per the local provisions under L1910) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the HospitalCentre. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than two (as per the local provisions under L192) employees of the Hospital Centre are absent on any such leave at the same time. Furthermore, and not more than (as only one person per the local provisions under L19) employee from classroom shall receive permission to be absent for such leave at a departmenttime; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital Centre in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the HospitalCentre. The Hospital Centre shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an An employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, Unifor shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absenceabsences, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital Centre and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital Centre for such salary and the Hospital's Centre’s contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital Centre of the employee's ’s intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital Centre as required, or may be transferred to the employee's ’s previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the HospitalCentre’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAWUnifor, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. (a) Leave of absence for Union business with pay shall be given without pay granted to such officers or duly appointed representatives of the Union who may be required to attend wage and contract negotiations, grievance work, or any other business that may properly come between the Employer and the Union. Approval by the supervisor is required to ensure operational coverage is maintained. The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint up to five (5) members whose purpose will be to negotiate a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department;Collective Agreement. (b) a request must Any employee elected or appointed to any office in the Union (or affiliated position), whether it be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior Local 1320 or to the commencement International Union, (or affiliation), shall be permitted to serve in such official capacity without prejudice to their service in the employment of the function for which leave Employer. If such appointment is requested, unless to a full-time office and it is not reasonably possible necessary for the Employer to give such notice;temporarily replace the employee so elected or appointed, the junior employee’s full-time employment shall end (according to seniority) upon the return of the permanent employee, with no recourse to the grievance provisions of this agreement. (c) such request Any employee who is requested by the Corporation to attend a meeting with the Employer held within working hours will not suffer loss of remuneration from the Employer. For all workplace committees that require Union representation, the Union shall state appoint its member(s) and an alternate to the general nature committee. All committee work shall be paid at the appropriate rate of the function to be attended;pay (d) employees on a Reasonable leave of absence without pay shall be granted to Union Leave which officers or delegates to attend union conventions, or other Union business provided each request is approved received in writing by the Hospital Transit operations Manager, or his designate, five (5) days in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for advance of such leave by the Hospitalrequirement. The Hospital Union Officer shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to indicate, in writing, the employee affected to the union for reimbursement duration and hours of the amount stated;absent time. (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAWUpon request, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee employees on leave of absence under this provision for union business will receive their regular pay and benefits for such period of absence and the Employer shall continue to accumulate bill the Treasurer of the Local for all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplacewages received during such absence.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of ten (as per the local provisions under L1910) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than two (as per the local provisions under L192) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAWUnifor, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of no longer than a two (as per the local provisions under L192) days week period and will not be requested on more than two (2) occasions per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees 1 employee of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplaceworkplace In addition to the leave of absence set out above, members of the Union Executive Board and/or council employed by the Hospital will be entitled to an additional cumulative leave of absence, without pay, not to exceed 10 days per contract year, subject to the conditions set out above, for the purpose of attending Executive and/or council meetings. Such leave may be approved if it does not interfere with the function of the department concerned.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) 60 days per calendar year to be used by elected or appointed union officials provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than six (as per the local provisions under L196) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected plus 10% of wages fee to the union CAW – Local 302 office for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with in the CAWCAW - Local 302 or as a National representative, upon request, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave 9.01 The Employer will, upon receiving three (3) weeks' written notice of a leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same timerequest, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted grant a leave of absence without loss pay to an Employee for the purpose of seniority attending Union business, provided that such leave does not exceed seven (7) calendar days, and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within further provided that no more than two (2) weeks following employees are absent at any one time, and further provided that the termination absence of office the Employee for which whom the leave was grantedis requested shall not result in additional costs to the Employer. The total annual entitlement to Union Leave under this Article is twenty (20) working days. For clarity, a grant of one (1) day of union agrees leave to notify the Hospital five two different Employees shall count as two (52) months in advance days of total annual Union leave under this Article of the Local Agreement. 9.02 An Employee who has been elected, appointed or otherwise selected to a full time position with the Union election. The union further agrees shall be entitled to a leave of absence without pay or loss of seniority for a period that is not more than one year, provided that the requirement absence of the Employee for whom the leave is requested shall not result in an additional cost to meet under Article 14 will be waivedthe Employer. At When the leave of absence expires or in the event the Employee ceases to hold such office prior to the end of the leave of absence, the Employee shall be entitled to return to her former position provided that the Employee has retained the necessary qualifications for such leaveposition. In the event that the position no longer exists, the Employee will be able to exercise her rights under this Agreement, if any, to secure another position with the Employer. 9.03 Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement, the Union agrees that any employee Employee hired or placed to replace the Employee on leave will be so notified that the Employee hired to replace the Employee on leave may be laid off as a substitute for result of the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on Employee returning from her leave of absence under this provision shall continue absence. For greater clarity, the parties agree that although the newly hired Employee will be entitled to accumulate all rights and privileges under obligations conferred by this Agreement. It is understood that , the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications new Employee’s tenure may be granted consistent of a temporary nature and they will specifically not have any bumping rights or rights to claim any other position with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplaceEmployer.

Union Leave. (a) Leave of absence may be granted, without pay, for Union business shall be given without pay a maximum of two (2) bargaining unit employees up to a maximum of twenty-eight (as per the local provisions under L1928) days per calendar year provided that such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made is requested in writing by the Union. Included in the written request, the Union shall advise that the leave is pursuant to Article 16.03. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld provided that the Home is given at least twenty-one days prior (21) days' written notice and provided that the proper operation of the Home will not be unduly affected. Union leave shall be paid by the Home and the Home shall be reimbursed by the Union for all wages and benefits paid. It is understood, however, that this arrangement is for administrative convenience, although pension matters are subject to the commencement terms and conditions of O.M.E.R.S. which apply to union leaves. (b) Where the function Union gives timely notice under 16.03 for Union Leave, the Employer will respond within 14 days based on the criteria in 16.03, failing which the leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice;will be deemed granted. (c) such Where a request shall state is granted, and the general nature of Union subsequently advises the function Employer in writing to cancel the leave, the Employer will act on that request. An employee who would have worked shifts but for the leave will be attended;paid, however, as though the leave had continued, and the Union will reimburse the Employer as provided in 16.03. (d) employees on If the Employer cancels a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to Leave, the employee affected to who had been granted leave will work the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by previous scheduled shift. If the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of cancels such leave, any the Employer will make reasonable efforts to call-in such employee hired for a shift or work on the day of the leave. Such employee will be placed as on the top of the call-in list when calling for that shift. If she is called, she will be expected to work the shift, although she will not be called if to work that shift would lead to a substitute for violation of the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Collective Agreement. It If the Employer is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply unable to only one provide such employee at with a time per circumstance as noted abovereplacement shift, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with will reimburse the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence Employer as provided in the event that they are to return to the workplace16.03.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of ten (as per the local provisions under L1910) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) 4 employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) 1 employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s Hospital‟s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. (a) Upon request by the Union, confirmed in writing and provided that seven (7) days written notice is given, leave of absence with no loss of pay and with no loss of credits shall be granted to employees elected as Executive Board Members and Executive Officers of the Union, for the purpose of conducting the internal business affairs of the Union. (b) The Union will reimburse the Employer for the wages paid to members of the Executive Board or Executive Officers or the replacement costs if such costs are greater than the wages paid where a leave of absence is granted under this Article. (c) When an employee is elected as the Union's President or First Vice- President, the Union will, immediately following such election, advise the Employer of the name of the employee so elected. Leave of absence for Union business with pay shall be given without pay up to a maximum granted from the employee's place of (as per employment for the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation duration of the Hospitalcurrent term of office and seniority shall continue to accrue indefinitely while on Union Leave. (d) On completion of the employee's term of office, the President or First Vice- President may return to their previous employment and service shall be deemed to be continuous for all purposes. Such Any leave of absence extending beyond the initial term of office of the President or First Vice- President/Treasurer shall be a matter to be determined between the parties and such additional leave shall be subject to the following conditions:same conditions and terms as prevailed in the initial leave of absence. (ae) not more than (as per During the local provisions under L19) employees term of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at of absence, the same time, and not more than (as per Union will reimburse the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to Employer for the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages salary paid to the employee affected on such leave of absence and contribute the Employer's share of contributions to OMERS and the Canada Pension Plan. The Union will make the Employer's contribution to any prevailing health or other plans applicable to the union elected employee and pay the costs of any attendance credits accumulated during the leave of absence. The Union will make the Employer's contribution for reimbursement of the amount stated;Employment Insurance. (ef) an Up to one (1) employee who is elected or appointed from any one (1) shift and up to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, two (2) employees at any one time may be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up pay to three attend Union meetings, provided that at least seven (37) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application days notice is given by the employee Union to a Manager or his/her designate prior to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of 9.01 The Administrator will, upon four (as per the local provisions under L194) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requestedweeks’ notice, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such do so, of request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union absence in writing, grant leave of absence without pay or loss of seniority to delegated employees to attend union business, provided that such leave does not exceed seven (7) calendar days, and further provided that no more than two (2) employees are absent at any one time, and further provided that the absence of the employee(s) for whom the leave is requested shall not result in additional costs to the Employer. The total annual entitlement to Union Leave under this Article is fifteen working (15) days for each employee. Although the above noted leaves are without pay, the Company agrees to maintain the employee’s regular wages for the duration of the leave, and shall invoice the Union for the lost time. 9.02 An employee who has been elected, appointed or otherwise selected to a full time position with the Union shall be granted entitled to a leave of absence without loss pay for the period during which they are elected, appointed or otherwise selected to hold such position provided that the absence of the employee(s) for whom the leave is requested shall not result in additional costs to the Employer. Where an employee ceases to hold such office, she shall be entitled to return to her former position provided that the employee has retained the necessary qualifications for such position. In the event that the position no longer exists the employee will be able to exercise her rights consistent with her seniority and benefits for up to three under Article 16. The period of absence shall not exceed four (34) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absenceNotwithstanding anything else in this agreement, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for to replace the employee on such absenceleave will be so notified, that upon the expiry of the four (4) year period the replacement employee may be terminated or laid off by as a result of the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue returning. For greater clarity, the parties agree that although the newly hired employee will be entitled to accumulate all rights and privileges under obligations conferred by this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted aboveagreement, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications their tenure may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplaceof a temporary nature.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) 45 days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than four (as per the local provisions under L194) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than two (as per the local provisions under L192) employee employees from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAWUnifor, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's ’s contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's ’s intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's ’s previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave employee who has been selected to a full-time position with the Union shall be granted leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination years without pay and without loss of office for which the leave was grantedseniority. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision This shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that time. Such leave must be requested in writing a minimum of two weeks in advance of the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an proposed date on which the leave would commence. employee commencing Union Leave absent on such leave must notify the hospital of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are intent to return to work a minimum of two weeks prior to the workplacedate of the proposed return to work. Such leave shall be separate and apart from the Union Leave provided in Article of this Agreement. Employees will be granted leave of absence without pay to attend Union meetings, seminars and conventions provided such leave does not affect the operation of the Hospital and the following conditions are met: No more than five employees at any one time be allowed such leave, but no more than one at a time from any department or nursing unit in the Hospital. The total number of days in any one calendar year for all employees not to exceed forty however, executive members shall be granted of absence without pay outside this 40-day limit upon request. Adequate notice of at least two weeks is given to the Hospital, unless both parties agree an emergency exists, when notice of at least hours is given. During a leave of absence described in (a), the employee on such leave may maintain Hospital benefits provided arrangements are made with the Union to pay the applicable premiums prior to the employee going on leave. During leave of absence described in salaries and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital. The Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the daily rate of the employee. The Hospital shall xxxx the Union within a reasonable time. Pregnancy leave will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Standards Act, except where amended in this provision The employee shall give written notification at least two weeks in advance of the date of commencement of such leave and the expected date of return. The employee shall reconfirm her intention to return to work on the date originally approved in subsection above by written notification received by the Hospital at least four (4) weeks in advance thereof. The employee shall be reinstated to her former position unless the position has been discontinued in which case she shall be given a comparable job. The Hospital may request the employee to commence pregnancy leave at such time as the duties of her position cannot reasonably be performed by a pregnant woman or the performance or non-performance of her work is materially affected by the pregnancy.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the HospitalEmployer. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital Employer are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital Employer in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the HospitalEmployer. The Hospital Employer shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the HospitalEmployer. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital Employer and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital Employer for such salary and the HospitalEmployer's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital Employer of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital Employer five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital Employer as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the HospitalEmployer’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of ten (as per the local provisions under L1910) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAWUnifor, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of seventy five (as per the local provisions under L1975) days per calendar year to be used by elected or appointed union officials, per bargaining unit, provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. The bargaining units will be permitted to utilize any unused leave for union business not exercised by another bargaining unit. The Union will notify Human Resources in writing of the transfer of Union leave days from one bargaining unit to the other prior to taking the leave. The Hospital will notify the Union within five (5) days of the requested date of the leave if the leave has been granted. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not Not more than twelve (as per the local provisions under L1912) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than three (as per the local provisions under L193) employee employees from a department; (b) a A request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such Such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees Employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected plus 15% of wages fee to the union Unifor – Local 1106 office for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an An employee who is elected or appointed to office with in the CAWUnifor - Local 1106 or as a National representative, upon request, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year to be used by elected or appointed union officials provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) : not more than six (as per the local provisions under L196) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a department; (b) ; a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) ; such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) ; employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected plus of wages fee to the union CAW Local for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) : an employee who is elected or appointed to office with in the CAWCAW Local or as a National representative, upon request, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19L 19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19L 19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19L 19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAWUnifor, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s 's staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up 1. Any Employee selected or elected as a delegate to a maximum of (as per any Labour/Industrial Relations programme pertaining to the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation affairs of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, Union and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted necessitating a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up absence, may be granted one to three (3) yearsmonth’s leave with pay at the discretion of the Employer. 2. Any Employee returning to work after paid or unpaid leave of absence granted under this Article shall be re-instated in his/her former position; or in the event that his/her former position is no longer available, to a position consistent with his/her ability and previous experience and seniority, and his/her salary shall be the same as he/she would have been paid had he/she not been granted such leave of absence. 3. If a University staff member is elected to the Executive Office in the Union, they shall be entitled to unpaid leave upon request. 4. An extension employee nominated by the Union for educational purposes, shall be granted upon written application by leave of absence for a period of not more than three (3) months. Payment for the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall leave granted under this Section will be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within at full pay; but only two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was grantedpersons will be allowed off per year. 5. The union agrees Human Resources Department will grant a total of thirty (30) working days paid leave during each year of this contract for collective use by Union members to notify attend short Trade Union courses or seminars abroad. The number of employees to be released on each occasion is subject to the Hospital five discretion of the Employer having regard to the requirements of its operation. 6. The Human Resources Department will allow up to fifty (550) months working days paid leave per annum for the collective use by Union members to attend local Trade Union Seminars or courses with verification. The number of employees to be released on each occasion is subject to the discretion of the Employer having regard to the requirements of its operations. 7. When an employee returns to work after leave granted under this Article 00, Xxxxx Xxxxx, consideration must be given to the position he/she held in the Union, and the position he/she may have attained had he/she not taken Union Leave. 8. Requests for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer not later than four (4) weeks in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that effective date of the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such requested leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given granted without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year Union Committee person/xxxxxxx, employee, provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation operations of the HospitalEmployer. Such Union leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a absence request must will be made in writing at least twenty-one days writing, from the Union office, whenever possible, two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such . Such request shall will state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees . Employees on a Union Leave which is approved such leave of absence will be paid by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall Employer who will be paid for such leave reimbursed by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages Union for the amount paid to the employee affected employees. While on an unpaid leave of absence of up to thirty (30) days employees will be maintained on normal pay and benefits (including pension), and the union Union shall fully reimburse the Employer for reimbursement of the amount stated; wages, statutory benefits, (ei.e. EHT, U.I.C., CPP, and WSIB) an and Pension but would not include Health and Welfare and Weekly Indemnity premiums (if applicable). An employee who is elected or appointed to office with in the CAWCAW Local 1106 or as a National representative, upon request, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital Employer and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital Employer for such salary and the HospitalEmployer's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital Employer of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital Employer as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.twenty-one

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of seven (as per the local provisions under L197) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospitalemployer. At the discretion of the employer, the number of days can be increased provided it does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the employer. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than two (as per the local provisions under L192) employees of the Hospital Employer are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital employer in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospitalemployer. The Hospital employer shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital Employer and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital Employer for such salary and the HospitalEmployer's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital Employer of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital Employer as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s Employer's staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of ten (as per the local provisions under L1910) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than two (as per the local provisions under L192) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s Hospital‟s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave The Hospital shall grant leave of absence for without pay to employees to attend Union conventions, seminars, education classes or other Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided that such leave does will not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any In requesting such leave at of absence for an employee or employees, the same timeUnion must give, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior clear notice in writing to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital cumulative total leave of absence, the number of employees that may be absent at any one time from any one area, and the number of days of absence shall then forward a statement be as provided elsewhere in the current local sections of such wages paid the Agreement (unless altered by local negotiations). In addition to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss set out above members of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application the Union Executive Board and/or Council employed by the employee Hospital will be entitled to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves an additional cumulative leave of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by without pay, not to exceed ten days per contract year, subject to the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leaveconditions set out above, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transferpurpose of attending Executive and/or Council meetings. An employee on In making application for leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It for union business, it is understood that the intent leave of this article absence shall be for no longer than a two week period and will not be requested on more than two occasions in one calendar year. When leave of absence for union business is requested, it is understood that it shall normally apply to only the Union will not request leave of absence for more than three employees at one employee at a time per circumstance as noted abovetime, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior be responsible for the payment of wages during the time of absence. Where employees are on leave of absence requested by the Union, the Employer will pay the-regular salary to an the employee commencing and invoice the Union Leave of Absencefor the employee’s lost time. Further applications may be granted consistent with If the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In additionEmployer so wishes, it may invoice the Union in advance of the leave of absence by invoicing the Union at the time the leave of absence is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence granted in writing, and the event that they are to return to the workplaceUnion will pay said invoice within seven days of receipt of same.

Union Leave. Leave Any elected Union official on a leave of absence for from his/her position in City service will be returned to his/her position and work location. If the position no longer exists the returning Union business shall official will be given without pay up to placed in a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave similar position at the same timeEP range as his/her original position. LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF DISTRICT COUNCIL 47 REPRESENTED LOCALS An employee serving as a full-time elected officer of District Council 47 or affiliated Local shall, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior upon written application to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writinghis/her appointing authority, be granted a leave of absence without loss pay for the period of such service. The leave of absence will be valid only for the period that the employee has been elected to serve as a full-time officer of District Council 47 or affiliated Local. If an employee is re-elected as a full-time officer, the leave of absence without pay shall again be granted upon written application to the appointing authority. Notices of all leaves of absence granted under this section shall be filed with the Personnel Director. The seniority rights of such employees shall be protected and benefits they shall accumulate during such employee's period of service with the employee organization. LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR APPOINTED STAFF REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS An employee serving as a full-time appointed staff representative of District Council 47 or an affiliated Local shall, upon written application to his/her appointing authority, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up the period of time requested, not to exceed three (3) yearsyears or until termination of the appointment by the recognized employee Union, whichever occurs first. An extension If an employee is re-appointed as a full-time staff representative, the leave of absence without pay shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration appointing authority. Notices of the Hospital. During all such leaves of absence, salary and benefits absence granted under this section shall be kept whole by filed with the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefitsDirector. The seniority rights of such employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the shall be protected and they shall accumulate during such employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination period of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for service with the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplaceUnion.

Union Leave. Leave The Employer agrees that any full-time officer of the Union will not lose their seniority with the Employer while on leave of absence for the purpose of performing their duties as officers of the Union. On retirement from such office, they may return to the service of the Employer. The Employer agrees that where permission has been granted to job stewards, Union executive members or other representatives, to leave their employment temporarily for the purpose of collective bargaining with the Employer, or for the purpose of settling a grievance as outlined in Article the said members shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent. Officers of the Union may be granted short leaves of absence without pay for other Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (insofar as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the HospitalEmployer will permit. Such leave shall be subject to given precedence over any other applications for leave on the following conditions: (a) not same day. It is agreed that all collective bargaining will be carried out on behalf of the Union by a bargaining committee. The Employer will pay wage loss for no more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) yearsUnion committee members. An extension shall be granted upon written application by The Employer will pay regular straight time pay for any seven and one-half hour shift which the employee is unable to work by reason of attendance at negotiation meetings between the Union and the Employer. Neither the Union nor the Employer will pay any overtime if the said bargaining meetings go beyond seven and one-half (7%) hours and/or beyond the normally scheduled end of that employee's shift, with the exception of where an employee is scheduled to work overtime, then the Employer shall pay to the administration employee an amount equal to the overtime the employee would have earned. With regard to part-time employees, the Employer will pay regular straight time for any shift they were scheduled to work or would have been scheduled to work by reason of seniority and which they were unable to work by reason of their attendance at negotiation meetings between the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplaceEmployer.

Union Leave. Leave (a) The Employer may grant a leave of absence for if the Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of requests it in writing from the Employer provided the request is received within twenty- one (as per the local provisions under L1921) days per calendar year provided such whenever possible and the granting of the leave does not interfere with the continuance of effective and efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department;Residence. (b) a The Employer shall grant leaves of absence to Employees to attend Union Conventions, Seminars, Education Classes or other Union business. The Union agrees that, in making request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to for leave of absence, that it not unduly affect the commencement proper operations of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice;Residence. (c) Employees on such request leave of absence will be paid by the Employer, who will be reimbursed by the Union for the amount paid to the Employees. The amount shall state include any costs associated with the general nature of the function to be attended;Employee’s employment. (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon Upon application by the Union in writing, be granted the Home will give reasonable consideration to a request for leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the without pay, to an Employee elected or appointed to a full-time Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreementoffice. It is understood that not more than one (1) Employee in the intent bargaining unit may be on such leave at the same time. Such leave, if granted, shall be for a period of this article one (1) calendar year from the date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period by agreement of the parties. Seniority and service shall accumulate during such leave to the maximum provided, if any, under the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It will become the responsibility of the Employee for full payment, one (1) month in advance, of any applicable benefits in which the Employee is participating during such leave of absence. It is agreed that it shall normally apply for the purpose of WSIB coverage, such Employees are deemed to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted abovebe employed by the Union. (e) While on unpaid Union leave of up to thirty (30) days, Employees will be maintained on normal pay and benefits (including Pension), and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with fully reimburse the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In additionEmployer for wages, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplacestatutory benefits (i.e. EHT, EI, CPP and WSIB) and Pension, but would not include Health and Welfare and Weekly Indemnity premiums (if applicable).

Union Leave. (a) Upon application by the Union., in writing, the Hospital shall grant leave of absence, without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to full-time Union office. The Hospital will grant the first request for leave of absence and will allow subsequent leaves of absences so long as the leave does not create staff shortages on the home unit of the employee making such request. It is understood that no more than one (I) employee in the bargaining unit may be on such leave of absence at the same time. Such leave shall be for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period by agreement of the parties. Seniority shall accumulate for employees during such leave on the basis of what her/his normal regular hours of work would have been. Service shall accumulate for employees during such leave to a maximum provided, if any, under the provisions of the collective agreement. It will become the responsibility of the employee for full payment of the premium of any of the following benefits which they elect to participate during such leave: semi-private, drug, dental and vision. It is understood that no other benefits unless mutually agreed are available during such leave. The employee shall notify the Hospital of his/her intention to return to work as soon as possible, but no later than six (6) weeks prior to the date of such return. The employee shall be returned to his/her former duties on the same shift in the same department and at the appropriate rate of pay, subject to any changes which would have occurred had the employee not been on leave. The Hospital may fill the vacancy resulting from such leave on a temporary basis. (b) Union business shall be considered good cause for leave of absence without pay or other benefit, and an employee elected or selected to attend conventions, seminars, educational classes or other Union business shall be granted leave of absence. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made applied for in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospitalhis/her Department Head. During When possible, such leaves of absence, salary and benefits request shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within submitted at least two (2) weeks following prior to the termination contemplated commencement of office for which the leave was grantedof absence and the application shall clearly state the length of time he/she shall be away from his/her work and the purpose of the leave. The union Employer agrees to notify maintain the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local normal wages and benefits during absences for Union electionbusiness. The union further agrees that Hospital will invoice the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leaveUnion, any employee hired or placed as a substitute not less than every six (6) months, for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights wages and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplacebenefits.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year to be used by elected or appointed union officials provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) : not more than six (as per the local provisions under L196) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a department; (b) ; a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) ; such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) ; employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected plus of wages fee to the union CAW Local for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) ; an employee who is elected or appointed to office with in the CAWCAW Local or as a National representative, upon request, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave a) Upon written request, signed by an official representative of the Union, leave of absence will be granted to employees selected by the Union to attend official Union business. No more than four (4) members of the bargaining unit may be absent on Union leave at any one time, including no more than two (2) members of any one (1) department. The cumulative total leave of absence granted under this Section shall not exceed five hundred (500) hours in any calendar year. Requests must be received in writing by the Executive Director at least two (2) weeks in advance of the planned date for Union business shall commencement of the leave. It is understood that authorization for leaves of absence under this Section will be given without pay up to conditional upon maintaining a maximum high standard of (as per service and efficiency in the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the HospitalAgency. Such leave shall be The Employer will continue to maintain the wages of the employees on leave, subject to the following conditions:Union reimbursing the Employer in full for all approved Union leave of absences. The Union shall reimburse the Employer in full within sixty (60) working days. (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must Upon application by the Union in writing, which shall be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to three (3) weeks in advance wherever possible, the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on Executive Director will grant a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid Absence to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to a full-time office or temporary position within the Union or anybody with which the CAWunion is affiliated provided that such leave shall not involve any cost or significant disruption to University Settlement and upon expiration of his/her term of office or appointment, such employee shall upon application be returned to her/his previous position or a position in a classification comparable to that in which s/he was employed before taking the leave where their previous position no longer exists. Upon receipt of a written commitment by the Union to reimburse University Settlement through whichever practice may be in writingplace from time to time, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits University Settlement agrees to continue the employee’s pay for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration period of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefitsleave. The employee agrees required form is set out as Appendix “A” to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave (a) The Corporation agrees to grant a leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than two (as per the local provisions under L192) employees selected by the Union to attend conventions or conferences. It is understood, however, that the cumulative total of the Hospital are absent on leave of absence granted under this section shall not exceed a total of thirty (30) working days and fifteen (15) working days per individual in any calendar year. Requests for such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must of absence shall be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior three (3) weeks in advance of such leave. The Corporation agrees to confirm or deny the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave of absence within five (5) calendar days of receipt of the request. It is understood by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated;parties that less than three (3) weeks notice may be accepted in exceptional circumstances. (eb) Where an employee who is elected or appointed to a full time or part time office or employment with CUPE Local 905 or CUPE National or CUPE Ontario, the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted Employer may consider a request for an extended leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following years duration, and the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of employer may grant such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision subject to business, staffing and operational consideration and such leave shall continue not be unreasonably denied. No more than one employee per department may be on such leave of absence at any one time. The employer may fill the ensuing vacancy as per Article 2.04. (c) The Employer shall pay the employee’s wages and benefits during such leave and may be required to accumulate all rights top up the salary / Grade / level, to that which is assigned by the 905 Executive board if necessary. However, it is agreed and privileges under this Agreementunderstood by the parties that the Employer shall invoice the Union and the Union shall forthwith provide full reimbursement to the Employer within thirty (30) days of submission. (d) Upon forty-five (45) days written notice, the employee shall be returned to their former position or to a position comparable to which they were employed before taking office. In case of water/ wastewater employees, the employee’s return to work shall be subject to the employee holding valid operators certification. It is agreed and understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to employer will accommodate an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are individual request to return to the workplaceemployer in order to maintain the requirements for certification. The cost of recertification shall be born by the employee.

Union Leave. Leave (a) The Court will grant an unpaid Union leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of one (as per the local provisions under L191) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office a Union position so long as that individual’s position with the CAWCourt is being replaced for the duration of said leave. Such Union leave shall be for a maximum period of one (1) year, shall upon application by renewable on a yearly basis thereafter at the discretion of the Court. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions in Section 1 of this Article, The Court will grant an unpaid Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority for attendance at official union committee meetings, conventions, educational conferences and benefits for up to three (3) yearsseminars. An extension Such leave shall be granted upon written application by the to one (1) employee at any given point in time for a minimum of ten (10) consecutive business days, not to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absenceexceed thirty (30) working days per calendar year. (c) When it is possible to do so, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within shall give two (2) weeks following advance written notice of such Union leaves and in no event less than one (1) week written notice. Upon the termination return from leave, the employee(s) shall be reinstated at the prevailing pay level and position held prior to the Union leave of office absence (d) Each employee who is eligible for retiree health care shall be required to make contributions to retiree health care (RHC) while on an unpaid union leave provided for in paragraphs (a) and (b) above. Contributions shall be equal to 3% of the bi-weekly base pay that the employee would earn if he or she had continued in the classification and pay grade held at the time the leave commenced, including all step advances and general pay increases for which the leave was grantedemployee otherwise would be eligible if he or she were active. All payments shall be made payable to the County of Monroe and sent to the Human Resources Department not later than the 15th of every month. Failure to make timely payments as herein provided shall constitute an automatic waiver of all future RHC benefits. The union agrees employee may elect to notify forgo such payment in consideration for a permanent waiver of all future benefits on forms provided for that purpose by the Hospital five County. (5e) months in advance The Court and the Union agree that modifications of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will foregoing provisions can be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off made by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision mutual agreement. (f) Seniority shall continue to accumulate accrue for the duration of said leave(s) and employees shall continue to accrue all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that benefits for a period of one (1) month following the intent commencement of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplaceleave.

Union Leave. Leave The Employer shall grant leave of absence to two (2) or more employees at any one time provided that at least two (2) weeks written notice has been given for Union business the purpose of attending union business. During such leave of absence, the employee’s salary and applicable benefits shall be given without pay up to a maximum maintained by the Health Centre on the basis of (as per what his/her normal regular hours of work would have been, provided that the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided Union reimburses the Health Centre in the amount of such leave does not interfere with salary and applicable benefits during the continuance of efficient operation term of the Hospitalabsence. Such For the purposes of computing hours worked for increment, an employee’s regularly scheduled hours during which he/she was absent due to approved leave paid by the Health Centre or for which the union reimbursed the Health Centre shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must deemed hours worked. Employees will be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function given full credit for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital seniority purposes for regularly scheduled hours missed in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospitalthis provision. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon Upon application by the Union in writing, be granted the Health Centre will give reasonable consideration to a request for a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to full-time Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreementoffice. It is understood that not more than one (1) employee in the intent bargaining unit may be on such leave at the same time. Such leave, if granted, shall be for a period of this article one (1) calendar year from the date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period, by agreement of the parties. Seniority and service shall be retained but not accumulated during such leave. It will become the responsibility of the employee for full payment of any applicable benefits in which the employee is that it participating during such leave of absence effective the month leave is granted. Subject to any changes to the employee’s status which would have occurred had she not been on leave, the employee shall normally apply be reinstated to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted aboveher former duties, on the same shift in the same department, and at the same rate of pay. Full-Time and Part-Time (a) The Health Centre shall grant leave of absence without pay to employees to attend Union conventions, seminars, education classes or other Union business provided that such leave will not interfere with the efficient operation of the Health Centre. (b) In requesting such leave of absence for an employee or employees, the Union shall provide adequate will endeavour to give at least twenty-one (21) days clear notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return writing to the workplaceHealth Centre.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the HospitalEmployer. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital Employer are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital Employer in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the HospitalEmployer. The Hospital Employer shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAWUnifor, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the HospitalEmployer. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital Employer and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital Employer for such salary and the HospitalEmployer's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital Employer of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital Employer five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital Employer as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the HospitalEmployer’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) 75 days per calendar year to be used by elected or appointed union officials, per bargaining unit, provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. The bargaining units will be permitted to utilize any unused leave for union business not exercised by another bargaining unit. The Union will notify Human Resources in writing of the transfer of Union leave days from one bargaining unit to the other prior to taking the leave. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than six (as per the local provisions under L196) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than three (as per the local provisions under L193) employee employees from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected plus 10% of wages fee to the union CAW – Local 1106 office for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with in the CAWCAW - Local 1106 or as a National representative, upon request, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. (a) Upon application by the Union, in writing, the Hospital shall grant leave of absence, without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to full-time Union office. It is understood that no more than one (1) employee in the bargaining unit may be on such leave of absence at the same time. Such leave shall be for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period by agreement of the parties. Seniority shall accumulate for employees during such leave on the basis of what her/his normal regular hours of work would have been. Service shall accumulate for employees during such leave to a maximum provided, if any, under the provisions of the collective agreement. It will become the responsibility of the employee for full payment of the premium of any of the following benefits which they elect to participate during such leave: semi-private, drug, dental and vision. It is understood that no other benefits unless mutually agreed are available during such leave. The employee shall notify the Hospital of his/her intention to return to work as soon as possible, but no later than six (6) weeks prior to the date of such return. The employee shall be returned to his/her former duties on the same shift in the same department and at the appropriate rate of pay, subject to any changes which would have occurred had the employee not been on leave. The Hospital may fill the vacancy resulting from such leave on a temporary basis. (b) Union business shall be considered good cause for leave of absence without pay or other benefit, and an employee elected or selected to attend conventions, seminars, educational classes or other Union business shall be granted leave of absence. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made applied for in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospitalhis/her Department Head. During When possible, such leaves of absence, salary and benefits request shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within submitted at least two (2) weeks following prior to the termination contemplated commencement of office for which the leave was grantedof absence and the application shall clearly state the length of time he/she shall be away from his/her work and the purpose of the leave. The union Employer agrees to notify maintain the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local normal wages and benefits during absences for Union electionbusiness. The union further agrees that Hospital will invoice the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leaveUnion, any employee hired or placed as a substitute not less than every six (6) months, for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights wages and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplacebenefits.

Union Leave. Leave The employer shall not unreasonably withhold approval for of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is Employees elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by represent the Union at conventions, negotiations, workshops, institutes, seminars or for Union business. Suchrequests shall be submitted in writing to the Employer fourteen (14) days in advance, and the employer's reply shall be given in writing. When, in the opinion of the Employer, it becomes necessary to displace an Employee, due to a reduction of the workforce or reduction in regularly scheduled hours of work of a regular Employee, the Employer will notify employees who are to be granted laid off at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior the date of the layoff, except that no notice is required where layoff results emergency conditions or circumstances, including an act of god, fire, flood or a leave work stoppage by employees not covered by this Collective Agreement. The Parties recognize the value of absence without loss meeting prior to a layoff process occurring. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the process of how layoffs will take place, review the current seniority list and discuss other relevant factors the Parties agree upon. In determining the order of layoff, the employer shall lay off employees in order of seniority by related classification provided that the employees have the qualificationsto perform the available work satisfactorily. For the purpose of interpreting this article, the parties agree that with and without certification and Recreation Aides be treated as related classifications; and that Kitchen, Laundry, and Housekeeping Aides be treated as related classifications. new full time or part time employees will be hired while there are other employees on layoff as long as laid off employees have the qualifications to perform the work required and are available to do so. Employees affected by layoff shall make prior arrangements for payment of the full premium of any applicable benefit plan such as Alberta Health Care Insurance, etc. Failure to make arrangements for payment will result termination of all benefits. Other than the continuance of certain benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension as may be arranged under Article and the retention of seniority under Article an Employee's right while on layoff shall be granted upon written application by the employee limited to the administration right to recall only as specified Articles and Employees on layoff are responsible for informing the Employer of any change in address or telephone number which may be used to contact them for recall. When increasing the Hospital. During such leaves of absencework force, salary and benefits recalls shall be kept whole carried out in order of seniority by classification provided the Hospital and Employee being recalled has the Union agrees qualifications to reimburse perform the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to required work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplacesatisfactorily.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of ninety (as per the local provisions under L1990) days per calendar year for the Bargaining Unit, provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not Not more than four (as per the local provisions under L194) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than one (as per the local provisions under L191) employee from a departmentan area of assignment and not more than fourteen (14) days of such leave shall be for members in the Heart and Vascular Laboratories; (b) a A request must be made in writing at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees Employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages and all benefits including pension paid to or on behalf of the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated. Such payment shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) calendar days; (ed) an An employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAWUnion may, shall subject to the efficient operations of the Hospital and upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three one (31) yearsyear. An extension shall may be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two four (24) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waivedadvance. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. Such termination shall not be the subject of a grievance or arbitration. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. (a) Upon request by the Union, confirmed in writing and provided that seven (7) days written notice is given, leave of absence with no loss of pay and with no loss of credits shall be granted to employees elected as Executive Board Members and Executive Officers of the Union, for the purpose of conducting the internal business affairs of the Union. (b) The Union will reimburse the Employer for the wages paid to members of the Executive Board or Executive Officers or the replacement costs if such costs are greater than the wages paid where a leave of absence is granted under this Article. (c) When an employee is elected as the Union's President or First Vice- President, the Union will, immediately following such election, advise the Employer of the name of the employee so elected. Leave of absence for Union business with pay shall be given without pay up to a maximum granted from the employee's place of (as per employment for the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation duration of the Hospitalcurrent term of office and seniority shall continue to accrue indefinitely while on Union Leave. (d) On completion of the employee's term of office, the President or First Vice-President may return to their previous employment and service shall be deemed to be continuous for all purposes. Such Any leave of absence extending beyond the initial term of office of the President or First Vice-President/Treasurer shall be a matter to be determined between the parties and such additional leave shall be subject to the following conditions:same conditions and terms as prevailed in the initial leave of absence. (ae) not more than (as per During the local provisions under L19) employees term of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at of absence, the same time, and not more than (as per Union will reimburse the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to Employer for the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages salary paid to the employee affected on such leave of absence and contribute the Employer's share of contributions to OMERS and the union for reimbursement of Canada Pension Plan. The Union will make the amount stated;Employer's contribution to any prevailing health or other plans (ef) an Up to one (1) employee who is elected or appointed from any one (1) shift and up to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, two (2) employees at any one time may be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up pay to three attend Union meetings, provided that at least seven (37) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application days notice is given by the employee Union to a Manager or his/her designate prior to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace.

Union Leave. (a) Leave of absence may be granted, without pay, for Union business shall be given without pay a maximum of two (2) bargaining unit employees up to a maximum of twenty-eight (as per the local provisions under L1928) days per calendar year provided that such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made is requested in writing by the Union. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld provided that the Home is given at least twenty-one days prior to (21) days' written notice and provided that the commencement proper operation of the function Home will not be unduly affected. Under mutual agreement between the Home and the Union, an employee on approved Union leave shall be paid by the Home and the Home shall be reimbursed by the Union for all wages and benefits paid. It is understood, however, that this arrangement is for administrative convenience only. (b) Where the Union gives timely notice under 16.03 for Union Leave, the Employer will respond within 14 days based on the criteria in 16.03, failing which the leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice;will be deemed granted. (c) such Where a request shall state is granted and the general nature of Union subsequently advises the function Employer in writing to cancel the leave, the Employer will act on that request. An employee who would have worked shifts but for the leave will be attended;paid, however, as though the leave had continued and the Union will reimburse the Employer as provided in 16.03. (d) employees on If the Employer cancels a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to Leave, the employee affected to who had been granted leave will work the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by previous scheduled shift. If the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of cancels such leave, any the Employer will make reasonable efforts to call-in such employee hired for a shift or work on the day of the leave. Such employee will be placed as on the top of the call-in list when calling for that shift. If she is called, she will be expected to work the shift, although she will not be called if to work that shift would lead to a substitute for violation of the collective agreement. If the Employer is unable to provide such employee on such absencewith a replacement shift, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with will reimburse the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence Employer as provided in the event that they are to return to the workplace16.03.

Union Leave. Leave of absence for Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of no longer than a two (as per the local provisions under L192) days week period and will not be requested on more than two (2) occasions per calendar year provided such leave does not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per See the local provisions under Local Provisions Appendix L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any such leave at the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request must be made in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital shall then forward a statement of such wages paid to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application by the employee to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leave, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transfer. An employee on leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It is understood that the intent of this article is that it shall normally apply to only one employee at a time per circumstance as noted above, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior to an employee commencing Union Leave of Absence. Further applications may be granted consistent with the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In addition, it is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence in the event that they are to return to the workplace. In addition to the leave of absence set out above, members of the Union Executive Board and/or council employed by the Hospital will be entitled to an additional cumulative leave of absence, without pay, not to exceed 10 days per contract year, subject to the conditions set out above, for the purpose of attending Executive and/or council meetings. Such leave may be approved if it does not interfere with the function of the department concerned.

Union Leave. Leave The Hospital shall grant leave of absence for without pay to employees to attend Union conventions, seminars, education classes or other Union business shall be given without pay up to a maximum of (as per the local provisions under L19) days per calendar year provided that such leave does will not interfere with the continuance of efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employees of the Hospital are absent on any In requesting such leave at of absence for an employee Or employees, the same time, and not more than (as per the local provisions under L19) employee from a department; (b) a request Union must be made in writing give at least twenty-one days prior clear writing to the commencement of the function for which leave is requested, unless it is not reasonably possible to give such notice; (c) such request shall state the general nature of the function to be attended; (d) employees on a Union Leave which is approved by the Hospital in accordance with the above conditions shall be paid for such leave by the Hospital. The Hospital cumulative total leave of absence, the number of employees that may be absent at any one time from any one area, and the number of days of absence shall then forward a statement be as provided elsewhere in the current sections of such wages paid the Agreement (unless altered by local negotiations). In addition to the employee affected to the union for reimbursement of the amount stated; (e) an employee who is elected or appointed to office with the CAW, shall upon application by the Union in writing, be granted a leave of absence without loss set out above members of seniority and benefits for up to three (3) years. An extension shall be granted upon written application the Union Executive Board and/or Council employed by the employee Hospital will be entitled to the administration of the Hospital. During such leaves an additional cumulative leave of absence, salary and benefits shall be kept whole by without pay, not to exceed ten days per contract year, subject to the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital for such salary and the Hospital's contribution to said benefits. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of the employee's intention to return to work within two (2) weeks following the termination of office for which the leave was granted. The union agrees to notify the Hospital five (5) months in advance of the Local Union election. The union further agrees that the requirement to meet under Article 14 will be waived. At the end of such leaveconditions set out above, any employee hired or placed as a substitute for the employee on such absence, may be terminated or laid off by the Hospital as required, or may be transferred to the employee's previous position if the substitution was a transferpurpose of attending Executive Council meetings. An employee on In making application for leave of absence under this provision shall continue to accumulate all rights and privileges under this Agreement. It for union business, it is understood that the intent leave of this article absence shall be for no longer than a two week period and will not be requested on more than two occasions in one calendar year. When leave of absence for union business is requested, it is understood that it shall normally apply to only the Union will not request leave of absence for more than three employees at one employee at a time per circumstance as noted abovetime, and that the Union shall provide adequate notice prior be responsible for the payment-of wages during the time of absence. Where employees are on leave of absence requested by the Union, the Employer will pay the regular salary to an the employee commencing and invoice the Union Leave of Absencefor the employee’s lost time. Further applications may be granted consistent with If the Hospital’s staffing requirements. In additionEmployer so wishes, it may invoice the Union in advance of the leave of absence by invoicing the Union at the time the leave of absence is understood that any employee so elected or appointed is required to maintain their competence granted in writing, and the event that they are to return to the workplaceUnion will pay said invoice within seven days of receipt of same.