a) Union Functions Clause Samples

a) Union Functions. Upon adequate written notice to the Employer an Employee elected or appointed to represent the Union at Union functions shall be allowed leave of absence with pay and benefits. The Union shall reimburse the Employer for receipt of such pay and benefits, subject to the following conditions: i) that not more than three (3) Employees at any one time shall be allowed such leave conditional upon not more than two (2) of these Employees being from the same duty area of the Employer; ii) That the total number days in any one calendar year for such leave for such Employee, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) days, except in the case of contract negotiations; iii) that such leave, if to be granted, must not affect the operation of the Employer