Is There Any Way An Employee Can Receive Credit For Time When Not In Bargaining Unit Employment?
Yes, under certain circumstances. You will receive full credit (Future Service credit and Vesting Service credit), as though you were actively at work during the following periods if, with respect to those periods, contributions, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, are made on your behalf: During an approved leave of absence because of illness, after January 1, 1983, up to a maximum of three years; however, if you have more than six years of total Company seniority (as determined under the collective bargaining agreement) you may earn credit for an approved leave of absence due to illness that extends up to 50% of your years of Company seniority. But to receive this credit you must either return to full-time employment, or become eligible for normal retirement or for early retirement. During an approved leave of absence for maternity reasons granted by the Company to a female participant for up to six months. During an approved leave for Union activity. Any approved le
