Common use of Unpaid Union Leave Clause in Contracts

Unpaid Union Leave. The Employer would be prepared to consider granting a leave without any cost to the Company of one year (increased from 8 weeks in the expired agreement) provided that the Union pays the employee wages and provides benefits during the period of the leave. The Employer will “invoice” the Union for the cost of all wages and benefits during this leave. Within the Company, the employee will be treated as being on an unpaid LOA. The request for such leave of absence must be submitted three months in advance and must indicate the duration of the leave so that Employer can make alternative arrangements. Such employee shall also accumulate seniority during his/her absence.

Unpaid Union Leave. The Employer would be prepared to may consider granting a an unpaid union leave of absence without any cost to the Company of one (1) year (increased from 8 weeks in the expired agreement) provided that the Union pays the employee wages and provides benefits during the period of the leave. The Employer will “invoice” the Union for the cost of all wages and benefits during this Union leave. Within the Company, the employee will be treated as being on an unpaid LOA. The request for such leave of absence must be submitted three months in advance and must indicate the duration of the leave so that Employer the Company can make alternative arrangements. Such an employee shall also accumulate seniority during his/her their absence.