Common use of Full-Time Position with the Union Clause in Contracts

Full-Time Position with the Union. Upon application by the Union, in writing, the Hospital shall grant leave of absence, without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to full-time Union office. It is understood that no more than one employee in the bargaining unit may be on such leave at the same time. Such leave shall be for a period of one calendar year from the date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period by agreement of the parties. Seniority shall accumulate for employees during such leave on the basis of what his normal regular hours of work would have been. The employee shall notify the Hospital of his intention to return to work at least four weeks prior to the date of such return. The employee shall be returned to his former duties on the same shift in the same department and at the appropriate rate of pay, subject to any changes which would have occurred had the employee not been on leave. Notwithstanding Article the Hospital may fill the vacancy resulting from such leave on a temporary basis.

Full-Time Position with the Union. Upon application by the Union, in writing, the Hospital shall grant leave of absence, without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to full-time Union office. It is understood that no more than one (1) employee in the bargaining unit may be on such leave at the same time. Such leave shall be for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period by agreement of the parties. Seniority shall accumulate for employees during such leave on the basis of what his normal regular hours of work would have been. The employee shall notify the Hospital of his intention to return to work at least four (4) weeks prior to the date of such return. The employee shall be returned to his former duties on the same shift in the same department and at the appropriate rate of pay, subject to any changes which would have occurred had the employee not been on leave. Notwithstanding Article 2.01, the Hospital may fill the vacancy resulting from such leave on a temporary basis."

Full-Time Position with the Union. (The following clause is applicable to part-time employees only) Upon application by the Union, in writing, the Hospital shall grant leave of absence, without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to full-time Union office. It is understood that no more than one employee in the bargaining unit may be on such leave at the same time. Such leave shall be for a period of one calendar year from the date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period by agreement of the parties. Seniority shall accumulate for employees during such leave on the basis of what his normal regular hours of work would have been. The employee shall notify the Hospital of his intention to return to work at least four (4) weeks prior to the date of such return. The employee shall be returned to his former duties on the same shift in the same department and at the appropriate rate of pay, subject to any changes which would have occurred had the employee not been on leave. Notwithstanding Article the Hospital may fill the vacancy resulting from such leave on a temporary basis.