Time Off for Trade Union Duties. This agreement establishes formal arrangements for supporting trade union duties and activities in accordance with the legislative framework and also local University requirements. It is recognised that it is not possible to be prescriptive about all duties and the time required carrying them out. It is agreed that requests for time off will not be unreasonably refused. Further to Section 7, accredited representatives will be permitted reasonable paid time off during working hours to carry out duties that are concerned with consultation, negotiation (where appropriate) and representation of individual members, including5: Terms and conditions of employment including the physical conditions within which workers are required to work. Examples could include: o Pay o Hours of work o Holidays and holiday pay o Sick pay arrangements o Learning and development needs o Equality and diversity issues o Working environment o Health and safety Engagement or non-engagement, or termination or suspension of employment or the duties of employment. Examples could include: o Recruitment and selection policies o Human resource planning o Redundancy and dismissal arrangements Allocation of work or the duties of employment as between employees or a group of employees. Examples could include: o Job grading o Job evaluation o Job descriptions o Work planning models o Flexible working practices o Family friendly policies Time to accompany workers in disciplinary, performance and grievance matters including: o Disciplinary investigations, hearings6 and appeals o Grievance hearings and appeals at all levels o Formal Capability review meetings Trade Union membership or non-membership. Examples could include: o Representational arrangements o Trade union involvement in the induction of new staff 6 Representatives are entitled to accompany an employee at a disciplinary or grievance hearing provided they are confirmed by their Trade Union as being capable of acting as an employee’s companion. Issues relating to the University‟s arrangements for ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace including: o Development of equality schemes o Review and development of Equality related policies and procedures o Monitoring of progress towards equality targets and objectives o Dignity at Work investigations Issues relating to facilities for the officials of Trade Unions. Examples could include: o Accommodation o Equipment Arrangements for the negotiation or consultation and ot...
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. Entitlement Employees who are union representatives of an independent trade union recognised by Cleveland Police are to be permitted reasonable time off during working hours to carry out certain trade union duties. An independent trade union is recognised by Cleveland Police when it is recognised to any extent for the purposes of collective bargaining. Where a trade union is not so recognised by Cleveland Police, employees have no statutory right to time off to undertake any duties except that of accompanying a worker at a disciplinary or grievance hearing.
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. Trade Union Representatives are entitled to reasonable time off to undertake those duties pertaining to his or her role, including a reasonable allowance for preparation time. Managers will consider all requests for time off, in connection with the above, and time off will be granted subject to the demands of the service. Managers must not unreasonably withhold time off. Examples of Trade Union duties where requests for reasonable paid time off must be considered by Managers is provided below: - Making representation to the appropriate level of management on behalf of members - Attending joint consultation/negotiation meetings with management - Informing members about consultations or negotiations with management - Meetings with other representatives or with full time officers to discuss business of an employee relations nature between Trust and members of the staff organisations concerned - Organisation of ballots held as required either by legislation or by mutual agreement - Interviews with, and on behalf of, members on matters such as general advice, guidance, grievance and disciplinary matters concerning them and the Trust - Attendance at Health and Safety Committees and participation in health and safety audits when an appropriately accredited Health and Safety representative - Appearing on behalf of members before an outside body e.g. Employment Tribunals, etc - Attendance at meetings requiring regular Trade Union representation such as LNC, JNCC, Workforce Council, Valuing our People Steering Group, Terms & Conditions Group, Health & Safety Steering Group, Equality & Diversity Steering Group, Learning & Development Steering Group and the Clinical Education Forum. - Undergoing training in aspects of employee relations, which is relevant to carrying out Trade Union duties, provided such training is approved by the TUC congress, or by the independent Trade Union of which he or she is an official (cost of such training is the responsibility of the organisation concerned) - Regional Committees
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. 9.1 To ensure that workplace meetings are fully represented, paid time off for trade union representatives and members will be permitted for: • Attending workplace meetings to discuss and vote on the outcome of negotiations; • Meeting all full-time Union officials and TU representatives to discuss issues relevant to the workplace; • Conducting Union elections. • Recruiting union members during staff inductions 6
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. 3.1 The University will provide, block time of 5 days per week to be allocated between the roles of Branch Secretary and Asst Branch Secretaries APT&C and Manual. The purpose is to facilitate consultations and negotiations at an institutional level. The allocation of this time may be subject to review at any time at the request of either party.
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. Request Form Please complete this form in full and send it to the appropriate Senior Operations Manager, Senior Distributions Manager or PTS Manager.
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. 3.1 The general term of ‘lead branch officer’ covers lead trade union branch officers elected or appointed as per the rules of the relevant trade union, who are Hampshire County Council employees who may be seconded to work full time or part time on trade union duties (see appendix 2).
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. Prior to the commencement of each academic year, each recognised trade union branch shall provide to the Director of Human Resources the names of its elected representatives. Any changes to that list will be notified during the year as they occur. The Director of HR will notify University managers of the names of accredited trade union representatives and any entitlement to paid time for trade union duties. Requests for paid time off for trade union duties should be directed to local managers and will not be unreasonably refused, taking into account the following requirements: Absences do not adversely affect the provision of service to students/clients. Absences do not conflict with the business priorities of the University. Wherever possible, reasonable notice is given.
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. 5.1 The central principle of this policy is to set out the level of paid time off which the Council considers reasonable to grant in accordance with the statutory framework provided by the ACAS Code of Practice, the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act, 1992 and the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974. It is for Management to determine, in accordance with these guidelines, the appropriate level of reasonable paid time off, which will depend upon factors such as - the nature and complexity of the task or issue involved, the size of the local shop, and whether the wqorkforce is dispersed or not. .
Time Off for Trade Union Duties. 2.1 In order to qualify as appropriate duties for which an accredited representative is entitled to paid time off, the duties in question must be in accordance with the ACAS Code of Practice for "reasonable time off". These include:
