A&R Administrative and Residual Employees Union

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Professional Leave? How much money is available for attendance at workshops and conferences?

"Professional leave is defined as leave to attend seminars, classes, lectures, workshops, conventions or other related activities in aid of the development, maintenance, or exchange of professional skills, techniques or experiences which clearly relate to an employee's primary job assignment or logical career progression." - Article 31, Section 5 of the contract.

Up to ten days leave with pay may be granted by an agency during the contract term. For the remainder of this contract, that averages to one day every three months.

Up to $300 per year is available to pay for workshops and conferences.

 

 

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