Your right to paid time off for bereavementArticle 8.3 Bereavement leaveYour union contract contains hundreds of provisions designed to protect your rights. Article 8.3 defines your right to paid time off to grieve a loved one. Your Local 1000 contract guarantees:
- Up to three days of paid time off (per occurrence) due to the death of a parent, stepparent, spouse, domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild, child, sister, brother, stepchild or any person residing in the immediate household.
- Up to three days total of paid time off (in a fiscal year) due to the death of an aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, sister-in-law or brother-in-law.
- An additional two days of paid time off will be granted if travel of more than 400 miles is required (for both bullets above). This time will be deducted from accrued leave.
Annual vacation, CTO or other earned leave may be used if additional time off is required.
How to take ActionContact your Local 1000 steward if you feel your rights have been violated. Your steward will work with you, management and your contract to determine the best course of action, including whether or not to file a grievance.
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