If the approved leave of absence is made pursuant to section 130 C. 3 (position not held open) the employee will follow these procedures. At least two (2) weeks prior to the expiration of a leave or extension the employee will notify the Human Resources Department, in writing, of their desire to return to work. At that time, they will follow procedures as outlined in Article XIII, Posting and Filling Vacancies, of this contract. The bargaining unit member’s opportunity to apply for vacancies shall continue for the lesser of, one year or length of seniority or until the bargaining unit member has turned down two (2) interview opportunities or one (1) job offer.
The employee’s seniority accrual will cease upon the expiration of the approved leave of absence and will resume upon successfully securing a bargaining unit position.
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