Vacancies Created by Other Extended Leave. Whenever an employee shall request and confirm in writing to be on unpaid leave (other than provided in Article A of this section) extending more than twenty (20) work days but less than twelve (12) calendar months, a temporary or regular mechanic may be employed as determined by the Board. Upon timely request to return, the employee shall be offered the first available position within the work division in which the employee was previously working. Should the employee refuse such position, this shall constitute the employee’s resignation from employment. Employees on such leaves shall be allowed to accumulate seniority up to thirty (30) calendar days, but shall not accumulate experience credit for salary.
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