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I just had a baby May 31st and had to take my FMLA entitlement due to pregnancy complications. I was hoping to take 2 more months of unpaid childrearing leave which is in my teachers contract. Well a day before I gave birth I received the letter to say it was not approved. I called my union president and she suggested I "beg" the personnel director for it. I am very concerned and don't know what to do as I have no family here to help me with the baby. My babysitter is also not ready to take her. The contract states the leave shall not be unfairly denied. Why is it in our contract and should they be giving me a reason? Any help is appreciated.
French Teacher Since you pay union dues, you should not have to "beg" Personnel for anything. The union should put some pressure on Personnel for you. That's why you pay union dues, right? They're supposed to be there for you when you need them. I don't think you are being unreasonable wanting to take unpaid leave when you have an infant. Good luck.

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