Daughters of Charity - SEIU-UHW Healthcare Workers West

employee’s supervisor. Where possible the employee will give his or her supervisor at
least two (2) working days notice that time off to vote is needed.
At St. Francis Only:
Employees who are unable to vote in an official election before or after working will be
permitted up to two (2) hours at the beginning or the end of their work day on Election
Day for voting purposes. Arrangements must be approved in advance by the employee’s
supervisor. Where possible the employee will give his/her supervisor at least two (2)
working days notice that time off to vote is needed.
ARTICLE 28: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
At Seton, Saint Louise and O’Connor Only:
A. The Employers agree to support opportunities for employees to attend educational
activities in the health care field which are consistent with the goals, objectives and
action plans of the Employers.
B. The Employers will provide the following educational opportunities:
1. Tuition Assistance: The Employers will support continuing education
and training of employees who participate in educational courses in the health
care field including certifications, licensures and other training programs.
Employees must apply for and receive written approval from the employee’s
department manager prior to commencement of the course, in order to be eligible
for reimbursement, as provided below:
a. Eligibility: All regular full-time and regular part-time employees
who have completed the probationary period and who maintain their status
while taking such courses are eligible for Tuition Assistance.
b. Maximum Reimbursement: In any fiscal year (July-June) the
maximum reimbursement for an eligible employee is two thousand dollars
($2,000.00). The maximum amount that the Employers will be required to
spend for tuition reimbursement as described above will be $100,000 per
year for Seton Medical Center and Seton Medical Center Coastside
combined. There is no cap at Saint Louise or O’Connor. Where more
employees have expressed an interest in participating in the plan than is
financially feasible, eligibility will be determined by seniority.
c. Reimbursement will be limited to tuition, books, supplies, and
uniforms.
d. Reimbursement will be provided upon successful completion of
the course, provided that the employee submits proof of satisfactory
completion to the employee’s department manager along with the request
for reimbursement.
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