Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. Upon request of the Union, submitted at least sixty (60) days in advance, a bargaining unit member may be granted a leave of absence without pay to perform full-time official duties on behalf of the Union. Such leave of absence shall be for a period of up to one year and may be extended for one or more additional periods of one year or less at the request of the Union. Advance approval of the supervisor is required for all such leaves of absence or extensions thereof. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied.
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. A. Upon request by the Union, an employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay to perform full-time official duties on behalf of the Union. Such leave of absence shall be for a period of up to one (1) year and may be extended for one (1) or more additional periods of one (1) year or less at the request of the Union. Approved requests will be granted by the Department/Agency head not to exceed one (1) per each 2,000 employees in the bargaining unit provided that no adverse effect on the operations of the Department/Agency results.
B. Leaves of absence without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages) to attend meetings, conventions and executive board meetings of the local, city, state, regional and parent organizations may be granted to Union officers, stewards and elected delegates of the Union.
C. Representatives and officers of the Union may be granted leaves of absence without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages) to attend hearings before the Legislature and State agencies concerning matters of importance to the Union.
D. Witnesses called by the Union to testify at a Step III hearing or in arbitration proceeding (Step IV) may be granted time off without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages).
E. All leaves granted under this Section shall require prior approval of the Human Resources Division. Requests for unpaid leaves of absence (as provided by Section 3B above) for the purpose of attending Union conventions must be made at least twenty-one
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. A. Upon request by the Union, an employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay to perform full-time official duties on behalf of the Union. Such leave of absence shall be for a period of up to one (1) year and may be extended for one or more additional periods of one (1) year or less at the request of the Union. Approved requests will be granted by the department/agency head not to exceed one (1) per each 2,000 employees in the Bargaining Unit provided no adverse effect on the operations of the Department/Agency results.
B. Leaves of absence without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages) to attend meetings, conventions and executive board meetings may be granted to union officers and stewards of the Union.
C. Officers of the Union may be granted leaves of absence without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages) to attend hearings before the Legislature and State Agencies concerning matters of importance to the Union.
D. Witnesses called by the Union to testify at a Step III hearing or in an arbitration proceeding (Step IV) may be granted time off without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages).
E. All leaves granted under this Section shall require prior approval of HRD and must be in writing. The Union agrees to provide three (3) days’ advance notice.
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. Upon request by the Union, an employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay to perform full-time official duties on behalf of the Union. Such leave of absence shall be for a period of up to one year and may be extended for one or more additional periods of one year or less at the request of the Union. Approved requests will be granted by the Department/Agency head not to exceed one per each 1,000 employees in the bargaining unit provided no adverse effect on the operations of the Department/Agency results. Representatives and officers of the Union may be granted leaves of absence without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages) to attend hearings before the Legislature and State agencies concerning matters of importance to the Union. All leaves granted under this Section shall require prior approval of the Human Resources Division. Requests for unpaid leaves of absence for the purpose of attending Union conventions must be made at least seven (7) days in advance of such conventions.
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. Upon request by the Union, an employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay to perform full-time official duties on behalf of the Union. Such leave of absence shall be for a period of up to one year and may be extended for one or more additional periods of one year or less at the request of the Union. Advance approval of the Chief Executive Officer is required for all such leaves of absence or the extension thereof. Leaves of absence without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages) may be granted to Union Officers and stewards to attend executive board meetings and other union meetings. Such leave will require the prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer.
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. All leaves granted under this Section shall be requested seven days in advance and shall require prior approval of the Human Resources Division. Requests for unpaid leaves of absence for the purpose of attending Union conventions must be made at least seven (7) days in advance of such conventions.
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. Witnesses called by the Union to testify at a Step III hearing or in arbitration proceeding (Step IIIV) may be granted time off without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages).
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. Employees with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service, who are elected or appointed to a position with the International Union or local Union, shall be granted a leave of absence for up to one (1) year for the purpose of accepting such position. Such leave of absence shall be extended for up to an additional one (1) year upon a written request by the International Union or Local Union. Seniority shall not accrue beyond the first 30 days of such leave and/or extension. An employee returning to work during or at the end of such leave of absence shall be returned to the same position the employee had prior to going on such leave, provided such position is still available. If the position is not available, the employee shall be placed in another available position for which the employee is qualified. Should no other position be available, the employee shall be subject to termination. The employee shall be required to meet current qualifications for any position that they may assume. These qualifications shall include required licensure, certification or registration. If these qualifications are different than when the employee went on leave, the employee shall be given reasonable time to acquire proper qualifications.
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. Representatives and officers of the Union may be granted leaves of absence without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages) to attend hearings before the Legislature and State agencies concerning matters of importance to the Union. Witnesses called by the Union to testify at a Step III Conference or in an arbitration proceeding (Step IV) may be granted time off without loss of benefits or other privileges (not including wages). All leave under this section shall require prior approval of the Human Resources Division and shall be in writing. The Union agrees to provide seven (7) days advance notice.
Unpaid Union Leave of Absence. Upon request by the Union, an employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay to perform full-time duties on behalf of the Union. Such leave of absence shall be for a period of up to one (1) year and may be extended for one (1) or more additional periods of one (1) year or less at the request of the Union. Advance approval of the Director of Human Resources is required for all such leaves of absence or the extension thereof. Employees on such leave shall not accrue nor utilize paid leave during the leave of absence. Approved requests will be granted by the Employer up to a maximum of three (3) persons for Unit E provided no adverse effect on the operation of MassDOT[BAL(2] results.
