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BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

WHEREAS, bereavement is a condition common to all people; and

WHEREAS, bereavement leave is generally included in union contracts; and

WHEREAS, domestic partnership is a close and vital relationship:

RESOLVED, that union contract language should include bereavement leave for employees on the death of a domestic partner along with all other relationships generally noted in contracts.

(1990)

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