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Content: Education Agreement: Provincial 2003-2007 Date: January 2006 _______________________________ For a printable poster, please click here Spotlight-5dayseducation.pdf Education Five Days Education Leave (without loss of pay) for work on a degree Written advance notice required Employees must be granted up to five days leave without loss of pay (e.g. no pay for education on a scheduled day of rest) for work on a university or college course as part of a degree relevant to nursing practice. Employees who want to utilize the five days leave should inform the Employer in writing with as much advance notice as possible. Failing to do so, could result in the leave not being granted. From the UNA Provincial Collective Agreement Article 22.05 (b) An Employee registered at a university or college pursuing a degree relevant to nursing on the Employee’s own time who consequently is required to fulfill requirements established by the university or college,  may be granted up to five (5) days leave without loss of regular earnings  per year to fulfill such attendance requirements. Prior to commencement of  such studies, the  employee shall advise the Employer in writing of such  program requirements.