Unpaid Leave - Union Business. (a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld: (1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated; (2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area; (3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or (4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining. (5) This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months. (b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer. (c) The Employer shall grant, on request, leave of absence without pay: (1) for employees selected for a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year; (2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union. Such leave may only be granted for a three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum. (3) For an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, and the leave shall be renewed upon request, to a maximum of three years. (d) To facilitate the administration of Section (c) the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice shall be given by the employee of their intent to return to their position.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' days written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining.
(5) . This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months.
(b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall grant, on request, Long-term leave of absence without paypay shall be granted to employees designated by the Union to transact union business for specific periods. Such requests shall be made in writing sufficiently in advance to minimize disruption. Employees granted such leave of absence shall retain all rights and privileges accumulated prior to obtaining such leave. Long-term leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority will be granted:
(1) for employees selected elected for a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of the B.C. Government and Service General Employees' Union. Such leave may only be granted Union for a period of three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.years;
(3) For for an employee elected to any body anybody to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, year and the this leave shall be renewed upon request. Seniority shall continue to accumulate during such leave and shall apply to such provisions as annual vacations, to a maximum of three yearsincrements and promotions.
(d) To facilitate the administration When leave of Section absence without pay is granted pursuant to Part (c) ), the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice leave shall be given by with pay and the employee Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred, within 60 days of receipt of the invoice. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their intent to return to their positioncurrent rates of pay while on leave of absence.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' days written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining.
(5) . This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months.
(b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall grant, on request, Long-term leave of absence without paypay shall be granted to employees designated by the Union to transact union business for specific periods. Such requests shall be made in writing sufficiently in advance to minimize disruption. Employees granted such leave of absence shall retain all rights and privileges accumulated prior to obtaining such leave. Long-term leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority will be granted:
(1) for employees selected elected for a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union. Such leave may only be granted Union for a period of three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.years;
(3) For for an employee elected to any body anybody to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year. Seniority shall continue to accumulate during such leave and shall apply to such provisions as annual vacations, increments and the leave shall be renewed upon request, to a maximum of three yearspromotions.
(d) To facilitate the administration When leave of Section absence without pay is granted pursuant to Part (c) ), the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice leave shall be given by with pay and the employee Union shall reimburse the Employer for salary and benefit costs, including travel time incurred, within 60 days of receipt of the invoice. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this clause shall receive their intent to return to their positioncurrent rates of pay while on leave of absence.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' ’ written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining.
(5) This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months.
(b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) above when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall will grant, on requestupon 30 days’ written notice, leave of absence without pay:
(1) for employees an employee selected for a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union. Such leave may only be granted for a three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.
(3) For an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, and the leave shall will be renewed upon request, to a maximum of three years.
(d) To facilitate the administration of Section (c) the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice shall be given by the employee of their intent to return to their position.;
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Samples: Renewal Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall will be granted with 14 days' written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall will be subject to operational requirements and shall will not be unreasonably withheld:.
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or;
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining;
(b) Leave of absence without loss of pay and without loss of seniority will be granted for the purposes listed below.
(51) This provision does not apply to stewards, or their alternatives, to perform their duties pursuant to Clause 2.8 (Recognition and Rights of Stewards); or
(2) to employees who are hired appointed by the Union as union representatives to attend joint labour/management committee meetings during their working hours.
(c) Long-term leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees designated by the Union to transact union business for specific periods. Such requests will be made in writing. Employees granted such leave of absence will retain all rights and privileges with no loss of seniority accumulated prior to obtaining such leave. Long-term leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority will be granted:
(1) for employees selected for a full-time position with the Union for a period greater than six monthsof one year.
(b2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of the B.C. General Employees' Union for a period of three years.
(3) for an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year;
(4) and the leave will be renewed upon request;
(d) The Union and the employee will make every effort to provide as much written notice as possible, prior to the leave. The Employer will endeavour to provide as much notice of approval as possible.
(e) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall will be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall will reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall will receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall grant, on request, leave of absence without pay:
(1) for employees selected for a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union. Such leave may only be granted for a three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.
(3) For an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, and the leave shall be renewed upon request, to a maximum of three years.
(d) To facilitate the administration of Section (c) the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice shall be given by the employee of their intent to return to their position.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining.
(5) . This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months.
(b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall grant, on request, Long-term leave of absence without paypay shall be granted to employees designated by the Union to transact union business for specific periods. Such requests shall be made in writing. Employees granted such leave of absence shall retain all rights and privileges with no loss of seniority accumulated prior to obtaining such leave. Long-term leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority will be granted:
(1) for employees selected for elected to a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of the B.C. Government and Service Employees' ’ Union. Such leave may only be granted for a three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.;
(3) For for an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, year and the leave shall be renewed upon request;
(4) for employees to seek election in a municipal, provincial, federal, First Nation or other Aboriginal election for a maximum period of 90 days;
(5) for employees elected to a public office for a maximum period of three five years. Seniority shall continue to accumulate during such leave and shall apply to such provisions as annual vacation, increments and promotions.
(d) To facilitate the administration of Section (c) the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice shall be given by the employee of their intent to return to their position.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' days written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining.
(5) This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months.
(b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall grant, on request, leave of absence without pay:
(1) for For employees selected for a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for For an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union. Such leave may only be granted for a three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.;
(3) For an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, year and the leave shall be renewed upon request, to a maximum of three years.
(d) To facilitate the administration of Section (c) the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice shall be given by the employee of their intent to return to their position.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' ’ written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining.
(5) . This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months.
(b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) above when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall will grant, on requestupon 30 days’ written notice, leave of absence without pay:
(1) for employees an employee selected for a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union. Such leave may only be granted for a three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.
(3) For an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, and the leave shall will be renewed upon request, to a maximum of three years.
(d) To facilitate the administration of Section (c) the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice shall be given by the employee of their intent to return to their position.;
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining.
(5) . This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months.
(b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall grant, on request, Long-term leave of absence without paypay shall be granted to employees designated by the Union to transact union business for specific periods. Such requests shall be made in writing. Employees granted such leave of absence shall retain all rights and privileges with no loss of seniority accumulated prior to obtaining such leave. Long-term leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority will be granted:
(1) for employees selected for elected to a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of the B.C. Government and Service Employees' ’ Union. Such leave may only be granted for a three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.;
(3) For for an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, year and the leave shall be renewed upon request;
(4) for employees to seek election in a municipal, provincial, federal, First Nation or other Aboriginal election for a maximum period of 90 days;
(5) for employees elected to a public office for a maximum period of three five years. Seniority shall continue to accumulate during such leave and shall apply to such provisions as annual vacation, increments and promotions.
(d) To facilitate the administration of Section (c) the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice shall be given by the employee of their intent to return to their position.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Unpaid Leave - Union Business.
(a) Leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted with 14 days' days written notice for the purposes listed below. Such leave shall be subject to operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(1) to an elected or appointed representative of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated;
(2) for elected or appointed representatives of the Union to attend to union business which requires them to leave their general work area;
(3) to employees called by the Union to appear as witnesses before an arbitration board or the Labour Relations Board of BC, provided the dispute involves the Employer; or
(4) to employees representing the Union in collective bargaining.
(5) . This provision does not apply to employees who are hired by the Union for a period greater than six months.
(b) To facilitate the administration of Section (a) when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall be given with basic pay and benefits and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate compensation costs, including travel time, incurred. It is understood that employees granted leave of absence pursuant to this article shall receive their current rates of pay while on leave of absence. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer within 28 days of receipt of billing from the Employer.
(c) The Employer shall grant, on request, Long-term leave of absence without paypay shall be granted to employees designated by the Union to transact union business for specific periods. Such requests shall be made in writing. Employees granted such leave of absence shall retain all rights and privileges with no loss of seniority accumulated prior to obtaining such leave. Long-term leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority will be granted:
(1) for For employees selected for elected to a full-time position with the Union for a period of up to one year;
(2) for For an employee elected to the position of President or Treasurer of B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union. Such leave may only be granted for a three year period, or may be extended for a second term, up to six years maximum.
(3) For an employee elected to any body to which the Union is affiliated for a period of one year, and the leave shall be renewed upon request, to a maximum of three years.
(d) To facilitate the administration of Section (c) the vacancy which occurs as a result shall be posted as a temporary vacancy, to return of incumbent. Four weeks' notice shall be given by the employee of their intent to return to their position.the
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Samples: Collective Agreement
