Common use of Unpaid Leave for Union Business Clause in Contracts

Unpaid Leave for Union Business. Subject to the Hospital’s operating requirements, up to two (2) union members per year may be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to sixty (60) days to work for the union. No more than one (1) employee from any one department will be granted such leave during the same year. The leave request must be made in writing to the employee’s immediate supervisor at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the leave. The request must specify the first day of leave and the first day of return. The leave may be granted at the sole discretion of the immediate supervisor or department manager. Upon return, the employee will retain their former position, wages, benefits, and seniority. The Union agrees that employees on such leave will not be assigned to work in activities proscribed by the No Strike/No Lockout provisions of the SHS/SEIU Local 49 collective bargaining agreements or in health systems organizing campaigns.

Unpaid Leave for Union Business. Subject to the HospitalMedical Center’s operating requirements, up to two (2) union members per year may be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to sixty (60) days to work for the union. No more than one (1) employee from any one department will be granted such leave during the same year. The leave request must be made in writing to the employee’s immediate supervisor at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the leave. The request must specify the first day of leave and the first day of return. The leave may be granted at the sole discretion of the immediate supervisor or department manager. Upon return, the employee will retain their former position, wages, benefits, and seniority. The Union agrees that employees on such leave will not be assigned to work in activities proscribed by the No Strike/No Lockout provisions of the SHS/SEIU Local 49 collective bargaining agreements or in health systems organizing campaigns.