Agreement between the Treasury Board and The CAW Local 2182 - Radio Operations
Group: Radio Operations
(All Employees)
Code 409
Expiry date: April 30, 2007
1.01 The purpose of this Agreement is to maintain harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships between the
Employer, the officers and the Union, to set forth certain terms and conditions of employment relating to remuneration, hours of
work, officer benefits and general working conditions affecting officers covered by this Agreement and to ensure that all
reasonable measures are provided for the safety and occupational health of the officers.
1.02 The parties to this Agreement share a desire to improve the quality of the Public Service of Canada and
to promote the well-being and increased productivity of its officers to the end that the people of Canada will be well and
efficiently served. Accordingly, they are determined to establish, within the framework provided by law, an effective working
relationship at all levels of the Public Service in which members of the bargaining unit are employed.
2.01 For the purpose of this Agreement:
(a) "the Union" means the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union
of Canada (CAW-TCA Canada), Local 2182;
(b) "allowance" means compensation payable for the performance of special or additional duties;
(c) "bargaining unit" means the officers of the Employer in the Radio Operations Group, Technical
Category, as described in the certificate issued by the Public Service Labour Relations Board on December 18, 1984;
(d) "continuous employment" has the same meaning as specified in the Public Service Terms and
Conditions of Employment Regulations.
(e) "daily rate of pay" means a full-time officer's weekly rate of pay divided by five (5);
(f) "day of rest" in relation to an officer means a day other than a designated paid holiday on
which that officer is not ordinarily required to perform the duties of his position other than by reason of his being on leave or
absent from duty without permission;
(g) "designated paid holiday" means:
(i) in the case of a shift that does not commence and end on the same day, the twenty-four (24)-hour period commencing from
the time at which the shift commenced on a day designated as a paid holiday in this Agreement,
(ii) in any other case, the twenty-four (24)-hour period commencing at 00:00 hours of a day designated as a paid holiday in
this Agreement;
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(h) "officer" means an employee as described in the Public Service Labour Relations Act,
and who is a member of the bargaining unit;
(i) "Employer" means Her Majesty in right of Canada as represented by the Treasury Board, and
includes any person authorized to exercise the authority of the Treasury Board;
(j) "hourly rate of pay" means a full-time officer's weekly rate of pay divided by 37.5;
(k) "layoff" means the termination of an officer's employment because of lack of work or because of
the discontinuance of a function;
(l) "leave" means authorized absence from duty by an officer during his regular or normal hours of
work;
(m) "membership dues" means the dues established pursuant to the constitution of the Union as the
dues payable by its members as a consequence of their membership in the Union, and shall not include any initiation fee, insurance
premium, or special levy;
(n) "remuneration" means pay and allowances;
(o) "weekly rate of pay" means an officer's annual rate of pay divided by 52.176;
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(p) a "common-law partner" means a person living in a conjugal relationship with an officer for a
continuous period of at least one year (conjoint de fait);
(q) words importing the masculine gender include the feminine gender.
(r) "operating officer" means an officer whose hours of work are scheduled on a rotating or
irregular basis.
(s) "non-operating officer" means an officer whose hours of work are not scheduled on a rotating or
irregular basis.
(t) "day" means the twenty-four (24)-hour period commencing at 00:01 hour.
and
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(u) "spouse" will, when required, be interpreted to include "common law
partner" except, for the purposes of the Foreign Service Directives, the definition of "spouse" will remain as
specified in Directive 2 of the Foreign Service Directives (époux);
2.02 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, expressions used in this Agreement:
(a) if defined in the Public Service Labour Relations Act, have the same meaning as given to them in the Public
Service Labour Relations Act,
and
(b) if defined in the Interpretation Act, but not defined in the Public Service Labour Relations Act, have
the same meaning as given to them in the Interpretation Act.
3.01 The provisions of this Agreement apply to the Union, officers and the Employer.
4.01 Both English and French texts of this Agreement are official.
5.01 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require the Employer to do or refrain from doing anything
contrary to any instruction, direction or regulations given or made by or on behalf of the Government of Canada in the interest of
the safety or security of Canada or any state allied or associated with Canada.
6.01 In the event that any law passed by Parliament, applying to public servants covered by this Agreement,
renders null and void any provision of this Agreement, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain in effect for the
term of the Agreement.
7.01 Except to the extent provided herein, this Agreement in no way restricts the authority of those charged
with managerial responsibilities in the Public Service.
8.01 The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive bargaining agent for all officers described in the
certificate issued by the Public Service Labour Relations Board on the 12th day of February, 2001, covering officers of
the Radio Operations Group.
9.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint officers as Representatives.
9.02 The Employer and the Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each Representative having regard to the
plan of organization, the distribution of officers at the workplace and the administrative structure implied by the grievance
procedure.
9.03 The Union shall notify the Employer promptly and in writing of the names of its Representatives. It is
mutually understood that the Union may delegate this responsibility.
9.04 A Representative shall obtain the permission of his immediate supervisor before leaving his work to
investigate with fellow officers complaints of an urgent nature, to meet with local management for the purpose of dealing with
grievances and to attend meetings called by management. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where practicable, the
Representative shall report back to his supervisor before resuming his normal duties.
9.05 When an officer is required to attend a meeting the purpose of which is to render a disciplinary decision
concerning him or her, the officer shall be informed that he or she is entitled to have an authorized representative of the Union
attend the meeting. The unavailability of an authorized representative will not delay the meeting more than twenty-four (24) hours
from the time of notification to the officer. The authorized representative's attendance can be satisfied by telephone
communication.
9.06 At any administrative inquiry, hearing or investigation conducted by the Employer into an operating
irregularity, where the actions of a Marine Communication and Traffic Services Officer (MCTSO) may have had a bearing on the
events or circumstances leading thereto, and the officer is required to appear at the administrative inquiry, hearing or
investigation being conducted into such irregularity, he or she shall be informed that he or she is entitled to be accompanied by
an authorized representative of the Union. The unavailability of the authorized representative will not delay the inquiry, hearing
or investigation more than twenty-four (24) hours from the time of notification to the officer.
10.01 The parties have agreed that in cases where as a result of technological change the services of an
officer are no longer required beyond a specified date because of lack of work or the discontinuance of a function, the National
Joint Council Work Force Adjustment agreement concluded by the parties will apply. In all other cases the following clauses will
apply.
10.02 In this Article "Technological Change" means:
(a) the introduction by the Employer of equipment or material of a different nature than that previously utilized;
and
(b) a change in the Employer's operation directly related to the introduction of that equipment or material.
10.03 Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change and will, therefore, encourage and
promote technological change in the Employer's operations. Where technological change is to be implemented, the Employer will seek
ways and means of minimizing adverse effects on officers which might result from such changes.
10.04 The Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but, except in cases of
emergency, not less than one hundred and eighty (180) days written notice to the Union of the introduction or implementation of
technological change when it will result in significant changes in the employment status or working conditions of the officers.
10.05 The written notice provided for in clause 10.04 will provide the following information:
(a) the nature and degree of change;
(b) the anticipated date or dates on which the Employer plans to effect change;
(c) the location or locations involved.
10.06 As soon as reasonably practicable after notice is given under clause 10.04, the Employer shall consult
with the Union concerning the effects of the technological change referred to in clause 10.04 on RO bargaining unit officers. Such
consultation will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
(a) The approximate number, class and location of officers likely to be affected by the change.
(b) The effect the change may be expected to have on working conditions or terms and conditions of employment of officers.
10.07 When, as a result of technological change, the Employer determines that an officer requires new skills
or knowledge in order to perform the duties of his substantive position, the Employer will make every reasonable effort to provide
the necessary training during the officer's working hours and at no cost to the officer.
11.01 Subject to the provisions of this Article, the Employer will, as a condition of employment, deduct an
amount equal to the monthly membership dues from the monthly pay of all officers in the bargaining unit. Where an officer does not
have sufficient earnings in respect of any month to permit deductions made under this Article, the Employer shall not be obligated
to make such deduction from subsequent salary.
11.02 The Union shall inform the Employer in advance in writing of the authorized monthly deduction to be
checked off for each officer.
11.03 For the purpose of applying clause 11.01, deductions from pay for each officer in respect of each
calendar month will start with the first full calendar month of employment to the extent that earnings are available.
11.04 An officer who satisfies the Employer to the extent that he or she declares in an affidavit that he or
she is a member of a religious organization whose doctrine prevents him or her as a matter of conscience from making financial
contributions to an employee organization and that he or she will make contributions to a charitable organization registered
pursuant to the Income Tax Act, equal to dues, shall not be subject to this Article, provided that the affidavit
submitted by the officer is countersigned by an official representative of the religious organization involved.
11.05 No employee organization, as defined in Section 2 of the Public Service Labour Relations Act,
other than the Union, shall be permitted to have membership dues and/or other monies deducted by the Employer from the pay of
officers in the bargaining unit.
11.06 The amounts deducted in accordance with clause 11.01 shall normally be remitted to Treasurer of the
Union (by cheque) by the fifteenth (15th) day of the calendar month following the month in which union dues were
deducted, and shall be accompanied by particulars identifying each officer and deductions on his or her behalf.
11.07 The Employer agrees to continue the past practice of making deductions for other purposes on the basis
of the production of appropriate documentation.
11.08 The Union agrees to indemnify and save the Employer harmless against any
claim or liability arising out of the application of this Article, except for any claim or liability arising out of an error
committed by the Employer limited to the amount actually involved in the error.
12.01 The Employer will provide the Union with the following information on a twice yearly basis pertaining to
all officers in the radio operations bargaining unit:
(a) officer's name;
(b) classification;
(c) location;
(d) list of new officers;
(e) list of officers who left the bargaining unit.
13.01 The Employer agrees to supply each officer with a copy of the Collective Agreement.
14.01 An accredited representative of the Union may be permitted access to the Employer's premises to assist
in the resolution of a complaint or grievance, and to attend meetings called by management. Permission to enter the premises
shall, in each case, be obtained from the Employer.
14.02 The Employer may permit the Union to use the Employer's premises outside the working hours of the
officers for conducting meetings of their members, where refusal to grant permission would make it difficult for the Union to
convene a meeting. The Union shall insure the orderly and proper conduct of the members who attend such meetings and agrees to be
responsible for leaving facilities in good order after use.
14.03 Reasonable space on bulletin boards will be made available to the Union for the posting of official
Union notices in convenient locations as determined by the Employer. Notices or other material shall require the prior approval of
the Employer, except notices of meetings of their members and elections of the Union representatives, the names of the Union
representatives and social and recreational events.
14.04 The Employer will also continue its present practice of making available to the Union specific locations
on its premises for the placement of reasonable quantities of literature of the Union.
14.05 Subject to the Employer's Policies on acceptable use of electronic networks and where the equipment is
available, officers shall be allowed access to a computer at the workplace to access CAW web sites provided that it does not
interfere with the performance of their duties.
15.01 An officer is entitled, once in each fiscal year, to be informed upon request, of the balance of his
vacation and sick leave credits.
15.02 The amount of leave with pay credited to an officer by the Employer at the time when this Agreement is
signed, or at the time when he becomes subject to this Agreement, shall be retained by the officer.
15.03 An officer shall not be granted two (2) different types of leave with pay in respect of the same period
of time.
15.04 When an officer who is in receipt of a special duty allowance or an extra duty allowance is granted
leave with pay, he is entitled during his period of leave to receive the allowance if the special or extra duties in respect of
which he is paid the allowance were assigned to him on a continuing basis, or for a period of two (2) or more months prior to the
period of leave.
15.05 An officer is not entitled to leave with pay during periods he is on leave without pay, on educational
leave or under suspension.
15.06 When an officer becomes subject to this Agreement, the accrued leave credits shall be converted from
days to hours. When this Agreement ceases to apply to an officer, the accrued leave credits shall be converted from hours to days
on the basis that seven decimal five (7.5) hours equals one (1) day.
15.07 When leave is granted, it will be granted on an hourly basis and the hours debited for each day of leave
shall be the same as the hours the officer would normally have been scheduled to work on that day.
16.01 The vacation year shall be from April 1st to March 31st of the following calendar
year, inclusive.
Accumulation of Vacation Leave Credits
16.02 An officer shall earn vacation leave credits at the following rate for each calendar month during which
he receives pay for at least seventy-five (75) hours:
(a) six decimal two five (6.25) hours for an officer who has completed up to one (1) year of service;
(b) nine decimal three seven five (9.375) hours for an officer who has completed more than one (1) year of service;
(c) twelve decimal five (12.5) hours commencing with the month in which the officer's eighth (8th) anniversary of
service occurs;
(d) thirteen decimal seventy-five (13.75) hours commencing with the month in which the officer's sixteenth (16th)
anniversary of service occurs;
(e) fourteen decimal three seven five (14.375) hours commencing with the month in which the officer's seventeen (17th)
anniversary of service occurs;
(f) fifteen decimal six two five (15.625) hours commencing with the month in which the officer's eighteenth (18th)
anniversary of service occurs;
(g) sixteen decimal eight seven five (16.875) hours commencing with the month in which the officer's twenty-seventh (27th)
anniversary of service occurs;
(h) eighteen decimal seven five (18.75) hours commencing with the month in which the officer's twenty-eighth (28th)
anniversary of service occurs;
(i) For the purpose of clause 16.02 only, all service within the Public Service, whether continuous or discontinuous, shall
count toward vacation leave except where a person who, on leaving the Public Service, takes or has taken severance pay. However,
the above exception shall not apply to an officer who receives severance pay on lay-off and is reappointed to the Public Service
within one (1) year following the date of lay-off.
Entitlement to Vacation Leave With Pay
16.03 An officer is entitled to vacation leave with pay to the extent of his earned credits but an officer who
has completed six (6) months of continuous employment may receive an advance of credits equivalent to the anticipated credits for
the vacation year.
Scheduling of Vacation Leave With Pay
16.04 An officer shall take vacation leave on the basis of the schedule he is working. In scheduling vacation
leave with pay to an officer the Employer shall, subject to the operational requirements of the service, make every reasonable
effort:
(a) to schedule the officer his vacation leave during the vacation year in which it is earned;
(b) to comply with any request made by an officer before January 31 that he be permitted to use in the following vacation year
any period of vacation leave of thirty (30) hours or more earned by him in the current year;
(c) to ensure that approval of an officer's request for vacation leave is not unreasonably denied;
(d) to schedule vacation leave on an equitable basis and when there is no conflict with the interests of the Employer or other
officers, according to the wishes of the officer.
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16.05 The Employer shall give an officer as much notice as is practicable and reasonable of approval, denial
or cancellation of a request for leave. In the case of denial, alteration or cancellation of such leave, the Employer shall give
the written reason therefore, upon written request from the officer.
16.06 Where in respect of any period of vacation leave, an officer is granted:
(a) bereavement leave with pay,
or
(b) leave with pay because of illness in the immediate family,
or
(c) is granted sick leave on production of a medical certificate,
the period of vacation leave so displaced shall either be added to the vacation period, if requested by the officer and
approved by the Employer, or reinstated for use at a later date.
16.07 Where in any vacation year an officer has not been granted all of the vacation leave with pay credited
to him, the unused portion of his vacation leave shall be carried over into the following vacation year. In cases where vacation
credits from the previous vacation year have not been fully utilized by the end of the next vacation year any outstanding
carry-over vacation credits will be paid off in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying the number of hours of such
excess vacation leave credits by the officer's hourly rate of pay as calculated from the classification prescribed in the
certificate of appointment of his substantive position on the last day of the vacation year.
Recall from Vacation Leave With Pay
16.08
(a) The Employer will make every reasonable effort not to recall an officer to duty after he has proceeded on vacation leave
with pay.
(b) Where, during any period of vacation leave with pay an officer is recalled to duty, he shall be reimbursed for reasonable
expenses, as normally defined by the Employer, that he incurs:
(i) in proceeding to his place of duty,
and
(ii) in returning to the place from which he was recalled if he immediately resumes vacation upon completing the assignment
for which he was recalled,
after submitting such accounts as are normally required by the Employer.
(c) The officer shall not be considered as being on vacation leave during any period in respect of which he is entitled under
clause 16.08(b) to be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred by him.
Leave When Employment Terminates
16.09 When an officer dies or otherwise ceases to be employed, he or his estate shall be paid an amount equal
to the product obtained by multiplying the number of hours of earned but unused vacation leave with pay to his credit by the
hourly rate of pay as calculated from the classification prescribed in his certificate of appointment on the date of the
termination of his employment, except that the Employer shall grant the officer any vacation leave earned but not used by him
before the employment is terminated by lay-off if the officer so requests because of a requirement to meet minimum continuous
employment requirements for severance pay.
16.10 In the event of termination of employment for reasons other than death or lay-off, the Employer shall
recover from any monies owed the officer an amount equivalent to unearned vacation leave taken by the officer, as calculated from
the classification prescribed in his certificate of appointment on the date of the termination of his employment.
16.11 Notwithstanding clause 16.09 an officer whose employment is terminated by reason of a declaration that
he abandoned his position is entitled to receive the payment referred to in clause 16.09, if he requests it within six (6) months
following the date upon which his employment is terminated.
Advance Payments
16.12 The Employer agrees to issue advance payments of estimated net salary for vacation periods of two (2) or
more complete weeks, provided a written request for such advance payment is received from the officer at least six (6) weeks prior
to the last pay day before the officer's vacation period commences.
Providing the officer has been authorized to proceed on vacation leave for the period concerned, pay in advance of going on
vacation shall be made prior to departure. Any overpayment in respect of such pay advances shall be an immediate first charge
against any subsequent pay entitlements and shall be recovered in full prior to any further payment of salary.
Cancellation of Vacation Leave
16.13 When the Employer cancels or alters a period of vacation leave which it has previously approved in
writing, the Employer shall reimburse the officer for the non-returnable portion of vacation contracts and reservations made by
the officer in respect of that period, subject to the presentation of such documentation as the Employer may require. The officer
must make every reasonable attempt to mitigate any losses incurred and will provide proof of such action to the Employer.
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16.14
(a) Officers shall be credited a one-time entitlement of thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) hours of vacation leave with pay on
the first (1st) day of the month following the officer's second (2nd) anniversary of service, as defined in
clause 16.02.
(b) Transitional Provision
Effective on date of signing of this collective agreement, officers with more than two (2) years of service, as defined in
clause 16.02, shall be credited a one-time entitlement of thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) hours of vacation leave with pay.
(c) The vacation leave credits provided in clauses 16.14(a) and (b) above shall be excluded from the application of paragraph
16.07 dealing with the Carry-over and/or Liquidation of Vacation Leave.
Credits
17.01
(a) An officer shall earn sick leave credits at the rate of nine decimal three seven five (9.375) hours for each calendar month
for which he receives pay for at least seventy-five (75) hours.
(b) A shift worker shall earn additional sick leave credits at the rate of one decimal twenty-five (1.25) hours for each
calendar month during which he or she works shifts and he or she receives pay for at least seventy-five (75) hours. Such credits
shall not be carried over in the next fiscal year and are available only if the officer has already used one hundred and twelve
decimal five (112.5) hours of sick leave credits during the current fiscal year.
Granting of Sick Leave
17.02 An officer is eligible for sick leave with pay when he is unable to perform his duties because of
illness or injury provided that:
(a) he satisfies the Employer of this condition in such manner and at such time as may be determined by the Employer,
and
(b) he has the necessary sick leave credits.
17.03 Unless otherwise informed by the Employer, a statement signed by the officer stating that because of
illness or injury he was unable to perform his duties shall, when delivered to the Employer, be considered as meeting the
requirements of clause 17.02(a).
17.04 Where an officer has insufficient or no credits to cover the granting of sick leave with pay under the
provisions of clause 17.02, sick leave with pay may, at the discretion of the Employer, be granted:
(a) for a period of up to one hundred eighty-seven decimal five (187.5) hours if he is awaiting a decision on an application
for injury-on-duty leave,
or
(b) for a period of up to one hundred twelve decimal five (112.5) hours in all other cases,
subject to the deduction of such advanced leave from any sick leave credits subsequently earned and, in the event of
termination of employment for reasons other than death or lay-off, the recovery of the advance from any monies owed the officer.
17.05 When an officer is granted sick leave with pay and injury-on-duty leave is subsequently approved for the
same period, it shall be considered, for the purpose of the record of sick leave credits, that the officer was not granted sick
leave with pay.
Complaints made to the Public Service Labour Relations Board Pursuant to the former Section 23 of the Public
Service Staff Relations Act
18.01 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave with pay:
(a) to an officer who makes a complaint on his own behalf, before the Public Service Labour Relations Board,
and
(b) to an officer who acts on behalf of an officer making a complaint, or who acts on behalf of the Union making a complaint.
Applications for Certification, Representations and Interventions with respect to Applications for Certification
18.02 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave without pay:
(a) to an officer who represents the Union in an application for certification or in an intervention,
and
(b) to an officer who makes personal representations with respect to a certification.
18.03 The Employer will grant leave with pay:
(a) to an officer called as a witness by the Public Service Labour Relations Board,
and
(b) when operational requirements permit, to an officer called as a witness by an officer or the Union.
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Arbitration Board and Public Interest Commission Hearings
18.04 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave with pay to a reasonable number of
officers representing the Union before an Arbitration Board or Public Interest Commission.
18.05 The Employer will grant leave with pay to an officer called as witness by an Arbitration Board or Public
Interest Commission and, when operational requirements permit, leave with pay to an officer called as a witness by the Union.
Adjudication
18.06 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave with pay to an officer who is:
(a) a party to the adjudication,
(b) the representative of an officer who is a party to an adjudication,
and
(c) a witness called by an officer who is a party to an adjudication.
Meetings During the Grievance Process
18.07 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant to an officer:
(a) when the Employer originates a meeting with the officer who has presented the grievance, leave with pay when the meeting is
held in the headquarters area of the officer and on duty status when the meeting is held outside his headquarters area,
and
(b) when an officer who has presented a grievance seeks to meet with the Employer, leave with pay to the officer when the
meeting is held in the headquarters area of the officer and leave without pay when the meeting is held outside his headquarters
area.
18.08 When an officer wishes to represent, at a meeting with the Employer, an officer who has presented a
grievance, the Employer will arrange the meeting having regard to operational requirements, and will grant leave with pay to the
representative when the meeting is held in his headquarters area and leave without pay when the meeting is held outside his
headquarters area.
18.09 Where an officer has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation
of a grievance and an officer acting on behalf of the Union wishes to discuss the grievance with that officer, the officer and the
representative of the officer will, where operational requirements permit, be given reasonable leave with pay for this purpose
when the discussion takes place in his headquarters area and reasonable leave without pay when it takes place outside his
headquarters area.
Contract Negotiation Meetings
18.10 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave without pay to an officer for the
purpose of attending contract negotiation meetings on behalf of the Union.
Preparatory Contract Negotiation Meetings
18.11 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave without pay to a reasonable number
of officers to attend preparatory contract negotiation meetings.
Meetings Between the Union and Management Not Otherwise Specified in this Article
18.12 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave with pay to a reasonable number of
officers who are meeting with management on behalf of the Union.
The Union Executive Council Meetings, Congress and Conventions
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18.13 Where operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave without pay to a reasonable number
of Officers to attend meetings of the Board of Directors of the Union, Union Conventions, meetings of the National Union, meetings
of the Canadian Labour Congress and the Municipal, Territorial and Provincial Federations of Labour.
Representatives' Training Courses
18.14 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave without pay to officers who exercise
the authority of a Representative on behalf of the Union to undertake training related to the duties of a Representative. The
Employer shall be given a minimum of fifteen (15) days notice of the commencement of such training course.
Election To Full-Time Office
18.15 When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave of absence without pay to an officer
elected to a full-time office of the Union. The duration of such leave shall be for the period the officer holds such office.
Union Business
18.16 Where operational requirements, as determined by the Employer, permit, the Employer will grant leave of
absence without pay for a specified period, to an officer appointed by the Union to handle business on behalf of the Union.
Notice Requirements
18.17 Leave with or without pay for purposes described in this Article shall be requested in writing to the
Employer as far in advance as possible of the date leave is to commence, but normally not less than fifteen (15) calendar days in
advance.
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