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LEROY
For those that want to know,
conjunction |kənˈjə ng k sh ən|
noun
• an instance of two or more events or things occurring at the same point in time or space : a conjunction of favorable political and economic circumstances.
I'm no lawyer, but I think Webster et al would agree with me that "in conjunction with" does not mean, "occurring near," or "in the same week as," or even "on the day before..."
If your sick trip does not touch one of the specific holidays defined and listed in the CBA, in LBT, it is not "in conjunction with" that holiday (or vacation period) and is therefore not subject to the written note.
Yes, a friend of mine has pressed-to-test this definition with favorable results.
I called in sick for RSV on 02 Jan 09. I got the form letter in my inbox. I had the same questions concerning "in conjunction with." I contacted the union office prior to that and received an email back telling me to cooperate with the company. I dutifully replied with my explanation. I heard nothing for a week or so. Next time I was in the AOC, I dropped by the office of EB to see if everything was cool. He looked up my reply on the spot, he hadn't even read it. He gave me the OK and I felt like I wasted my time.