ARTICLE 18 – HOLIDAYS
18.01 (b)
As an alternative to three (3) days at Christmas as scheduled by the Employer an Employee who is a follower of a non-Christian religion may schedule, in lieu of three (3) days at Christmas, up to three (3) days at other times for recognized religious and/or cultural holiday observance purposes consistent with his/her bona fide religious and/or cultural practices. Such Employee must give the Employer written notice at least one (1) month in advance of his/her request to take such a holiday for religious and/or cultural observance purposes. It is understood, however, that the Employer retains the right to decide which of its programs shall continue to operate during Christmas holidays (as well as other times) and to schedule and reassign Employees to perform such work as is required and available.
ARTICLE 18 - HOLIDAYS
18.01 (b)
If you are a non-Christian, instead of three days at Christmas, you may take three days at other times to observe your religious or cultural holidays. You must give your Employer at least one month's written notice asking for this time off.
The Employer has the right to decide which of its programs will continue to operate at any time, including Christmas, and to schedule and reassign Employees to do the work needed.