Union Time Off for President. Time off with pay shall be granted to the President of CUPE Local 4163 amounting to 1.00 FTE union time. The cost for the time-off will be equally shared between the Union and the Employer. The Union will transfer to the budget of the Department an amount equal to 50% of regular base salary and benefits. This time release is also intended to allow the Union President to be away on leave for Union business under Article 17.16 (a) and (b), including the provision of advice to Human Resources, as well as appropriate reimbursement of replacement costs. The employees backfilling this position will hold temporary appointments and will be renewed as required.
