Common use of Training Programs and Conferences Clause in Contracts

Training Programs and Conferences. 1. The Union will be granted up to forty (40) total hours of paid release time each fiscal year to be used by Union officers or representatives, designated by the Union President, to participate in MC3SSU/MEA/NEA conferences and training programs. Requests to attend a conference or meeting will be made at least thirty (30) days in advance to the Executive Director of Human Resources. The Executive Director of Human Resources will coordinate with the appropriate supervisor. Approval by the supervisor must be obtained. Only one employee shall be released from the same department to attend related conferences unless the supervisor approves. This time shall not be used for attendance at sympathy strikes or protests in other districts. All expenses shall be paid by the Union member including hotel, travel, fees, and any other expenses related to the conference or training program. Proof of attendance is required for compensation purposes. Proof may be requested by the Executive Director of Human Resources. 2. Paid released time under this Section may be used in half-day increments. A Union Representative using paid time under this Section shall record all such time on the College’s regular time reporting system.

Training Programs and Conferences. 1. The Union will be granted up to forty (40) total hours of paid release time each fiscal year to be used by Union officers or representatives, designated by the Union President, to participate in MC3SSUMCCCMA/MEA/NEA conferences and training programs. Requests to attend a conference or meeting will be made at least thirty (30) days in advance to the Executive Director of Human Resources. The Executive Director of Human Resources will coordinate with the appropriate supervisor. Approval by the supervisor must be obtained. Only one employee shall be released from the same department to attend related conferences unless the supervisor approves. This time shall not be used for attendance at sympathy strikes or protests in other districts. All expenses shall be paid by the Union member including hotel, travel, fees, and any other expenses related to the conference or training program. Proof of attendance is required for compensation purposes. Proof may be requested by the Executive Director of Human Resources. 2. Paid released time under this Section may be used in half-day increments. A Union Representative using paid time under this Section shall record all such time on the College’s regular time reporting system.