Well I would like to be a VERY nice guy and volunteer myself for a good 3 month lay-off. I just doubt management would let me.
The Union has to agree too.
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Teamster News
UPS NMA 02 - 08
UPS NMA 08 - 13
"ARTICLE 16. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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Section 2.
Any employee desiring leave of absence from employment shall secure written permission from both the Union and the Employer. The request for leave of absence shall be made in writing at least thirty (30) days before the day on which the leave is sought to commence. If the leave is not foreseeable, the employee shall submit the written request as soon as possible and shall include an explanation why the leave was not foreseeable. The Employer and Union shall respond to the request in writing within ten (10) days after receiving the request. The maximum leave of absence shall be for ninety (90) days and may be extended for like periods. Permission for same must be secured from both the Union and the Employer. During the period of absence, the employee shall not engage in gainful employment, except as provided in Section 3 below.
Failure to comply with this provision shall result in the complete loss of seniority rights for the employees involved. Inability to work because of
proven sickness or injury shall not result in the loss of seniority rights. The employee may make suitable arrangements for the continuation of health and welfare and pension payments before the leave may be approved by either the Local Union or the Employer."