Without Pay - Union Position. without pay to an employee to hold a position with the Union or its affiliates. Time spent with the Union will be considered as service with the University and the employee will continue to accrue seniority with the University during such period. At the commencement of the leave, an employee will advise the University whether or not they wish to participate in the University Benefit Plans. It is understood that participation is subject to approval of the carrier of the Plan. At the Union’s request, the University will act as paymaster during the leave period and the Union will reimburse the University for the cost of such salary and benefits premiums. If the duration of the leave exceeds 8 months, the University may fill the position and the person so chosen shall be considered as having temporary full-time or temporary part- time status notwithstanding the categorization otherwise applicable under Article 9.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
