Common use of Full-Time Union Leave Clause in Contracts

Full-Time Union Leave. Upon application by the Union, in writing, the Employer will give reasonable consideration to a request for leave of absence, without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to a full-time Union position as an Officer or Representative or to the staff of the Canadian National Federation of Independent Unions. It is understood that not more than two (2) employees in the bargaining unit may be on such leave at the same time. Seniority shall be frozen and retained as of the date that the leave commenced. Should the Union Leave exceed six (6) months, the parties agree to enter into a letter of understanding concerning the conditions of employment and leave of absence.

Full-Time Union Leave. Upon application by the Union, in writing, the Employer will give reasonable consideration to a request for leave of absence, without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to a full-time Union position as an Officer or Representative or to the staff of the Canadian National Federation of Independent Unions. It is understood that not more than two three (23) employees in the bargaining unit may be on such leave at the same time. Seniority shall be frozen and retained as of the date that the leave commenced. Should the Union Leave exceed six (6) months, the parties agree to enter into a letter of understanding concerning the conditions of employment and leave of absence.