RULE 80. LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
- Engineers will not be granted leave of absence for a longer period than 90 days, except in case of sickness, disability, committee work, or by permission of the General Manager.
- Leaves of absence of 90 days or more must be approved by both the General Manager and the General Chairman.
- Engineers on leave of absence who fail, without reasonable excuse, to report for duty at the expiration thereof, will be considered out of the service and forfeit seniority.