REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES. Except as provided herein, the Employer agrees that there will be no loss of earnings for committee members for time spent when meeting with the employer or processing grievances during regular working hours. The maximum amount payable, however, shall not exceed the nurse's straight time daily rate of pay. Notwithstanding the above provision, the salary and applicable benefits of the Negotiating Committee shall be maintained during the first two (2) days of negotiations by the Employer. For any subsequent days required, the Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for the salary and applicable benefit costs. It is understood and agreed that Union representatives have union duties and responsibilities to perform and they should not leave their regular work to conduct union business without first obtaining approval from their Manager/Director. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. When resuming their regular work, the Union representative shall report to their Manager/Director.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
