Common use of Union Learning Representatives Clause in Contracts

Union Learning Representatives. 10.1 Union learning representatives are union members who have responsibility for promoting learning in their workplace. They perform a different role to that of a Workplace Union Representative. 10.2 Union learning representatives must be sufficiently trained to carry out the duties as a learning representative either at the time the trade union gives notice to the council/school that they are a union learning representative or within six months of that date. Union learning representatives are permitted to take reasonable time off with pay (subject to section 7 above), to undertake the following key functions: • Analysing learning or training needs. • Providing information and advice about learning or training matters. • Arranging learning or training. • Promoting the value of learning or training. • Consulting the Council/Wigan schools about carrying out any such activities. • Preparation to carry out any of the above activities. • Undergoing relevant training to their role of union learning representative. For union learning representatives to take time off, the employer must have notice in writing that the employee is a learning representative of the union. 10.3 In addition to the above, union learning representatives will be permitted to attend meetings concerned with agreeing and promoting learning agreements and/or meetings with external partners concerned with the development and provision of workforce training, subject to school/service requirements. 10.4 Union learning representatives have an important role to play in creating a positive attitude towards learning. 10.5 Further information about union learning representatives is contained within the ACAS Code of Practice 3: Time off for trade union duties and activities 2010.