Common use of Unpaid Leave for Union Business Clause in Contracts

Unpaid Leave for Union Business. Provided there is no interference with the posted work schedule, Union members may be granted a leave of absence without pay to work for the Union. The leave request will be made in writing to the employee’s immediate supervisor at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the leave for employees other than clinicians and sixty (60) days prior to the date of the leave for clinicians. The request will specify the first day of leave and the first day of return. The request must be granted or denied within seven (7) days of the request. Leave will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer is not required to grant a request for more than one member during the same time period or for more than 30 days at a time. Upon return, the employee will retain the employee’s former position, wages, benefits, and seniority date. Health insurance coverage will continue as provided in Article 18, Section 18.3. The notice requirements of this provision do not apply to release of members of the union’s bargaining team to participate in contract negotiations with the Employer.

Unpaid Leave for Union Business. Provided there is no interference with the posted work schedule, Union members may be granted a leave of absence without pay to work for the Union. The leave request will be made in writing to the employee’s immediate supervisor at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the leave for employees other than clinicians and sixty (60) days prior to the date of the leave for clinicians. The request will specify the first day of leave and the first day of return. The request must be granted or denied within seven (7) days of the request. Leave will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer is not required to grant a request for more than one member during the same time period or for more than 30 days at a time. Upon return, the employee will retain the employee’s former position, wages, benefits, and seniority date. Health insurance coverage will continue as provided in Article 18, Section 18 section 18.3. The notice requirements of this provision do not apply to release of members of the union’s bargaining team to participate in contract negotiations with the Employer.