Union Representatives Leave. (a) When it is necessary for a Union member to make a request for a leave of absence to perform the duties of any office of the Union, the application for leave must be made in writing to the Employer for approval. The application for leave will be made in writing to the proper officer of the Employer with as much advance notice as possible. Where possible, four
Union Representatives Leave. When it is necessary for a Union member to make a request for a leave of absence to perform the duties of any office of the Union, the application for leave must be made in writing to the Employer for approval. The application for leave will be made in writing to the proper officer of the Employer with as much advance notice as possible. Where possible, four (4) weeks advance notice will be provided except that in extenuating circumstances the time factor may be waived or reduced.
(a) The Employer shall not unreasonably withhold leave of absence for Employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at Conventions, Workshops, Institutes, Seminars, and Schools, to attend meetings as a member of the Union's Provincial Executive Board or for members to attend to any other business of the Union that may arise.
(b) When leave to attend Union business has been approved, it is granted with pay including any differentials or premiums the Member would have received had they been at work. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for actual salary, differentials and premiums paid to the Employee while on leave plus an amount determined by the Employer to cover the cost of benefits.
(c) An Employee who is elected for a full-time position with the Union shall be granted leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority. If it is permissible under the pension and group life plan and any other welfare plans, the Employee shall have the right to pay the full cost, including the Employer's share, during the period of such leave of absence.
(d) Employees who are selected for any staff position with the Union, or any body with which the Union is affiliated, shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of two (2) years. Extension of such leave may be granted, if submitted in writing and approved by the Employer. Approval of an extension will be dependent on operational requirements and will not be unreasonably withheld. The Employee will be permitted to work for gain for such leave.
Union Representatives Leave. The employer will grant up to 2 days paid union representative education leave each leave year to union representatives covered by this Agreement. The Union will provide 14 days’ notice to the employer.
Union Representatives Leave. When it is necessary for a Union member to make a request for a leave of absence to perform the duties of any office of the Union, the application for leave must be made in writing to the General Manager or designate for approval. The application for leave will be made in writing with as much advance notice as possible, but not less than four (4) weeks notice. The Employer may consider requests with less than four (4) weeks notice. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for actual salary (including differentials and premiums where applicable) paid to the Employee while on leave plus an amount determined by the Employer to cover the cost of benefits plus a reasonable administrative fee. It is understood that such leave shall not exceed sixty (60) days per year for the bargaining unit, not including leaves for elected representatives on the Bargaining Committee and Chapter Executive Committee.
Union Representatives Leave. For the purpose of this clause, Union Representative means an employee who is the accredited Delegate of the Union or the Union member who has been duly elected to represent the site. The union representative is entitled to reasonable time off work without deduction of normal pay for the purposed of carrying out the following functions: - attending Company related hearings and conferences in Industrial Tribunals - representing Company employees in resolving grievances - attending meetings with Company Representatives - investigating employee grievances - induction briefings for new employees Union representatives are entitled to take leave without deduction of normal pay for the purposes of attending Union training seminars and courses. The maximum number of paid days available at the plant is 15 days per calendar year (non-cumulative). The Union shall give the Company reasonable notice in writing of their request to release the relevant employee for such training where practicable.
Union Representatives Leave. (a) When it is necessary for a Union member to make a request for a leave of absence to perform the duties of any office of the Union, the application for leave must be made in writing to the Employer for approval. The application for leave will be made in writing to the proper officer of the Employer with as much advance notice as possible. Where possible, four (4) weeks advance notice will be provided except that in extenuating circumstances the time factor may be waived or reduced.
(b) The Employer shall not unreasonably withhold leave of absence for Employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at Conventions, Workshops, Institutes, Seminars, Schools or to attend meetings as a member of the Union's Provincial Executive Board.
(c) When leave to attend Union business has been approved, it is granted with pay. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for actual salary paid to the Employee while on leave plus an amount determined by the Employer to cover the cost of benefits plus a reasonable administrative fee.
Union Representatives Leave. (a) For the purpose of this clause "Union Representative" means an employee who is an accredited delegate of the Union, or an employee who has been duly elected to represent one or more areas or shifts on the site.
(b) A Union representative is entitled to reasonable time off work without deduction of normal pay for the purpose of carrying out their functions. This includes but is not limited to: Attending hearings and conferences in industrial tribunals Representing employees in resolving grievances Attending meetings with the company Investigating employee grievances Provided that every effort is made to ensure that these absences do not unreasonably affect the operational efficiency of the site.
(c) Union representatives are entitled to take leave without deduction of normal pay for the purpose of attending union training seminars and courses. The maximum number of paid days available to all union representatives in any calendar year will be 12.
(d) All applications for leave pursuant to this clause should be made in writing as soon as practicable, but in any case not less than 48 hours prior to the leave being taken.
Union Representatives Leave. (a) Leaves for union members selected to attend conferences, conventions, workshops, seminars, institutes, and to attend meetings may be approved, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, provided that an application for leave is made at 30 days in advance of the date that the leave is requested for;
(b) All such leaves will be with pay but the Union will reimburse the Employer for actual salary including all components thereof and an amount determined by the Employer to cover the cost of benefits;
(c) One Employee who is elected to a full time position with the Union may be granted a leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority for a maximum of two years which may be renewable upon request.
Union Representatives Leave. (a) When it is necessary for a Union member to make a request for a leave of absence to perform the duties of any office of the Union, the application for leave must be made in writing to the Employer for approval. The application for leave will be made in writing to the proper officer of the Employer with as much advance notice as possible. Where possible, four (4) weeks advance notice will be provided except that in extenuating circumstances the time factor may be waived or reduced.
(b) The Employer shall not unreasonably withhold leave of absence for Employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at Conventions, Workshops, Institutes, Seminars, Schools, Local/Chapter meetings, or to attend meetings as a member of the Union's Provincial Executive Board.
(c) When leave to attend Union business has been approved, it is granted without pay and without loss of seniority.
Union Representatives Leave. (a) When it is necessary for a Union member to make a request for a leave of absence to perform the duties of any office of the Union, the application for leave must be made in writing to the Employer for approval. The application for leave will be made in writing to the proper officer of the Employer with as much advance notice as possible. Where possible, two (2) weeks advance notice will be provided except that in extenuating circumstances the time factor may be waived or reduced.
(b) The Employer shall not unreasonably withhold leave of absence for Employees elected or appointed to represent the Union at Conventions, Workshops, Institutes, Seminars, Schools or to attend meetings as a member of the Union's Provincial Executive Board.
(c) When leave to attend Union business has been approved, it is granted with pay. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for actual salary paid to the Employee while on leave plus an amount determined by the Employer to cover the cost of benefits plus a reasonable administrative fee.
(d) One (1) Employee who is elected for a full-time position with the Union shall be granted leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority for up to a maximum of two (2) years. If it is permissible under the pension and group life plan and any other welfare plans, the Employee shall have the right to pay the full cost, including the Employer's share, during the period of such leave of absence.
