LEAVE OF ABSENCE
19.01
It is understood and agreed that an employee shall be granted leave of absence for sickness, accident, Union business, death or illness, jury duty, for self improvement by attendance at a recognized establishment of learning for a period not exceeding nine (9) months of training. Leave of absence maybe granted for other reasons at the discretion of the employer and this shall be done in a fair and impartial manner.
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