Common use of Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots Clause in Contracts

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 through March 31. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 1. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 15th of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 2nd of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 1st through March 3131st. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- Off-shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 11st. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are is available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 15th of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 2nd of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 1st through March 3131st. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- Off-shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 11st. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are is available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 through March 31. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 1. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 through March 31. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her their assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her their segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 1. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her their place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation.situation.‌ F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section.Section.‌‌‌ G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift.shift.‌ 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her their scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 through March 31. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her their assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her their segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 1. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her their place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her their scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 15th of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 2nd of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 1st through March 3131st. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- Off-shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/his or her assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/his or her segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/he or she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 11st. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 through March 31. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- Off-shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 1. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 through March 31. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- Off-shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her their assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her their segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 1. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her their place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her their scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.

Vacation Scheduling for Masters, Mates and Pilots. ‌ A. This Section applies to all leave that has been requested and approved in advance of the planned absence. B. A chart will be posted on November 15 of each calendar year that indicates the number of employees within each job classification who may be approved scheduled leave for a given period of time. This chart will be posted in a readily accessible area by classification and shall remain posted until January 1st. C. Vacations will be scheduled within the limitations of the available relief allocated for each shift. Beginning January 2 of each calendar year, employees who desire to take their vacation at a specific period of time shall be scheduled a time, based on the longest period of time in grade in the Masters, Mates and Pilots bargaining unit, to request and may be awarded up to three (3) segments of vacations during the time period of April 1 through March 31. A “segment” is one (1) day or more contiguous days of vacation leave. Off- shift times to select a vacation shall not be considered as “time worked” for purposes of computing callback or overtime. If an employee is unable to be present during their scheduled time, they may make their choice by telephone or another individual with written documentation of designation may select a vacation segment(s) for the employee. If an employee fails to select their vacation during his/her their assigned time, Management may proceed with scheduling. The employee will be provided an opportunity to select his/her their segment(s) from the remaining available dates at a later date when he/she is available. Management will not approve a vacation leave segment when it is known the employee will not have accrued sufficient vacation leave for the segment of time. Local Management will publish the vacation schedule by March 1. D. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall preclude the right of an employee to request vacation leave at any time. Management shall consider said request in relation to program needs and the existing published vacation schedule, both of which take precedence. Any conflicts between two (2) or more employees’ vacation requests, other than those on the above referenced vacation schedule, shall be resolved on a first come, first served basis. E. No employee on approved vacation leave shall be required to return to his/her their place of employment until the scheduled leave has ended, except in an emergency situation. F. Management acknowledges that canceling an employee’s approved vacation segment is an extraordinary action and will not do so if other qualified staff within the same job classification are available, on an overtime basis or otherwise. Each employee will be granted vacation for the time stipulated on the vacation schedule, except that Management with reasonable notice, may cancel or otherwise adjust vacation periods when it is determined the program of the Agency will be adversely impacted by the employee being absent from duty. Employees, whose leave has been cancelled or adjusted, shall be allowed to request alternative leave dates pursuant to this Section. G. Accrued vacation time, not to exceed two (2) shifts in any calendar year, shall be granted to an employee with thirty (30) calendar days’ written notification by the employee. Such time off must normally be granted provided: 1. Such leave shall be used in increments of not less than one (1) shift. 2. Supervisory denials of the use of such leave are subject to the review of the Superintendent at the employee’s written request. H. Employee-requested cancellations of any portion of an approved segment to the annual vacation schedule must be submitted in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of his/her their scheduled vacation except in bona fide emergencies. The request is subject to approval by Management, but will not be unreasonably withheld.