United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of October and November 2009.

Should you choose to bid for this leave it is important to carefully review the company's Special Leave of Absence information, particularly as it pertains to insurance, pass travel, vacation and sick leave accrual.  Special leave status will affect each of these benefits and could also affect seniority accrual if on special leave status for more than 180 days in a 12 month period, per Section 23.B. of the Contract.

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