Training for Trade Union Duties Sample Clauses

Training for Trade Union Duties. Reasonable paid time during contractual hours will be granted to staff side representatives to attend training courses approved by the TUC or recognised trade unions. Paid time during contractual hours for part time employees will normally be given pro rata and any queries in this respect should be directed to the Deputy Director of People in the first instance prior to commencement of the training course. Wherever possible, requests should be made to the appropriate line manager within a reasonable timescale in advance of the course commencement, together with details of the course, length, times, dates and its content. Permission may be denied if, after consultation with the appropriate Trade Union lead, it is felt that the course is not appropriate or necessary. In this instance the Staff Side Chair must be informed. Training undertaken at a time when the employee would otherwise not have been at work will not be paid, nor will time off in lieu be given unless the staff side representative works flexible hours such as night shifts, but needs to undertake training during normal hours. In exceptional circumstances and where the service needs cannot be met by other means, paid time during contractual hours for training may be denied by the line manager. Notification of this will be given as soon as possible following the request, but it is also recognised that in exceptional circumstances only 24 hours’ notice may be possible. The manager will confirm the refusal in writing, confirming the reason(s) why. Where it is necessary to cancel a request for time off for training at short notice the Trust will consider any recompense to the trade union for any expenses incurred on a case by case basis.