Common use of NZNO Delegates Clause in Contracts

NZNO Delegates. 22.1 The employer shall recognise the delegate(s) who are elected by the employees and endorsed by the union as the representatives of the union. 22.2 In the first instance delegates will endeavour to involve the employer at an early stage if problems or disputes are brought to the delegate’s attention which need to be resolved. 22.3 Delegates have the ability to seek advice from NZNO prior to involving the employer. 22.4 The employer accepts that NZNO delegates are the recognised channel of communication between NZNO and the Employer in the workplace. (i) Time off at ordinary time rates shall be allowed for delegates to attend meetings with the employer, consult with NZNO members, other workplace delegates and NZNO officials, to consult on and discuss issues as they arise and to provide employee representation. (ii) Prior approval for such meetings shall be obtained from the employer. Such approval shall not be unreasonably held. (iii) The amount of paid time off and facilities provided shall be sufficient to enable delegates to give adequate consideration to the issues in the workplace. (iv) THINK ▇▇▇▇▇▇ recognises the role of the union delegates; THINK ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will pay reasonable time for union delegates (up to 4 hours per month) to carry out their union activities, such as representing employees in collective bargaining or when supporting union members. Delegates must have the prior approval and agreement from the employer to perform delegate duties.