TIME OFF FOR UNION BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES Sample Clauses

TIME OFF FOR UNION BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES. Leaves of absence without loss of seniority are to be granted, in all cases subject to the requirements of the College to operate and manage its affairs: a. without pay to representatives of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated when requested in writing by the Union at least five (5) working days in advance of the start date of the leave requested and naming employees for whom the request applies; b. without pay to representatives of the Union to attend to Union business which requires them to leave their premises of employment, when requested in writing by the Union at least five (5) working days in advance of the start date of the leave requested and naming the employees for whom the request applies; c. without pay to employees who are representatives of the Union's bargaining committee when requested in writing by the Union at least five (5) working days in advance of the start date of the leave requested and naming the employees for whom the request applies; d. with pay to named and recognized Stewards to perform duties as may be necessary for the administration of the Agreement, subject to 7.02 above; e. with pay to the President of the Union to consult with management for the purpose of the administration and negotiation of this Agreement. The Union agrees to reimburse the College for all salary and benefit costs beyond twenty- five per cent (25%) per fiscal year of paid release time. (For information purposes, twenty-five per cent (25%) of a full-time regular employee’s workload equals four hundred - fifty-seven (457) hours. In the case of a part- time employee who is Union President, the amount shall be pro-rated). The paid release time is non-cumulative from one (1) fiscal year to the next fiscal year. The Union President agrees to obtain prior supervisory approval for leave, and to submit an Application for Leave for all time taken under this provision. f. without pay, for a period of up to one (1) year, when requested by employees who have been elected to a full-time office or position in the Union. g. where Union meetings interfere with the employee's regular hours of work, and an employee requests time off with pay to attend such Union meetings, the request shall be granted provided such time off does not interfere with normal College operations. Wherever possible, the Union will provide fourteen (14) days notice of such meetings to the College, and limit meetings to one (1) hour. Time off in...

TIME OFF FOR UNION BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES. ‌ Leaves of absence without loss of seniority are to be granted, in all cases subject to the requirements of the College to operate and manage its affairs:

TIME OFF FOR UNION BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES. The Union and the College will co-operate to see that suitable arrangements are made to have an employee's regular duties covered in a reasonable manner so as to avoid interfering with the operating requirements. Requests for leaves of absence without loss of seniority for the following activities shall not be unreasonably withheld: a) without pay to a reasonable number of representatives of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated when requested in writing by the Union naming the employees for whom the request applies; b) without pay for a reasonable number of representatives of the Union to attend to Union business which requires them to leave their premises of employment when requested in writing by the Union naming the employees for whom the request applies; c) without pay for a reasonable number of employees who are representatives of the Union on a Bargaining Committee to attend meetings of the Bargaining Committee when requested in writing by the Union naming the employees for whom the request applies; d) with pay to three employees who are representatives of the Union on the Bargaining Committee to leave their employment to carry on negotiations with the College, when requested in writing by the Union naming the employees for whom the request applies; e) with pay to named Stewards to perform duties necessary for the adminstration of this Agreement; f) with pay to employees called to appear as a party or as a witness in a grievance hearing or at an arbitration; g) with pay for up to three members of the Union Grievance Committee when such formally meets pursuant to Article 7; h) 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 College and the employee will continue to accrue seniority with the College during such period. At the commencement of the leave, an employee will advise the College whether or not she wishes to participate in the College Benefit Plans. It is understood that participation is subject to approval of the carrier of the Plan. The Union will reimburse the College for the cost of such premiums. If the duration of the leave exceeds 8 months, the College 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.

TIME OFF FOR UNION BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES. Leaves of absence without loss of seniority are to be granted, in all cases subject to the requirements of the College to operate and manage its affairs: a. without pay to representatives of the Union to attend conventions of the Union and bodies to which the Union is affiliated when requested in writing by the Union at least five (5) working days in advance of the start date of the leave requested and naming employees for whom the request applies; b. without pay to representatives of the Union to attend to Union business which requires them to leave their premises of employment, when requested in writing by the Union at least five