Common use of Departure from Work for Union Business Clause in Contracts

Departure from Work for Union Business. Officers of Local 2169, Unifor and members of the Shop Committee may be excused from work without pay for Union business if the request is made at least 24 hours in advance by the President or designate or Plant Chairperson of the Local Union to the Human Resources Site Leader or their designee. Such absences shall be granted. Employees who are not officers of Local 2169, Unifor or members of the Shop Committee may be excused from work without pay for Union Business, excluding training, if the request is made in writing, by the President or designate of the Local Union to the employee’s Manager. Such requests must be made within three (3) working days of the employee becoming aware of the Union Business. Should the employee become aware less than three (3) working days prior, such requests must be made immediately. Such absences shall be granted by the Company if operationally feasible.