Common use of Union Training Clause in Contracts

Union Training. NOTE: an HSR may be entitled to any training in accordance with the OHS Act rather than, or in addition to, this clause. (a) Subject to the conditions in this subclause 74.9, Employees selected by the Union to attend training courses on industrial relations and/or health and safety will be entitled to a maximum of five days’ paid leave per calendar year per Employee. (b) Leave in excess of five days and up to ten days may be granted in a calendar year subject to the total leave being granted in that year and in the subsequent year not exceeding ten days. (c) The granting of leave will be subject to the Employer’s operational requirements. The granting of leave will not be unreasonably withheld. (d) Leave under this subclause is granted on the following conditions: (i) applications are accompanied by a statement from the Union advising that it has nominated the Employee or supports the application: (ii) the training is conducted by the Union, an association of unions or accredited training provider; and (iii) the application is made as early as practicable and not less than two (2) weeks before the training. (e) The Employee will be paid their ‘ordinary pay’ (as defined at 51 Annual Leave) for normal rostered hours (set out in Appendix 2), but excluding shift work, overtime and other allowances. (f) Leave in accordance with this clause may include necessary travelling time in normal hours immediately before or after the course. (g) Leave granted under this clause will count as service for all purposes of this Agreement. (h) Expenses associated with attendance at training courses, including fares, accommodation and meal costs are not the responsibility of the Employer.

Union Training. NOTE: an HSR may be entitled to any training in accordance with the OHS Act rather than, or in addition to, this clause. (a) Subject to the conditions in this subclause 74.975.9, Employees selected by the Union to attend training courses on industrial relations and/or health and safety will be entitled to a maximum of five days’ paid leave per calendar year per Employee. (b) Leave in excess of five days and up to ten days may be granted in a calendar year subject to the total leave being granted in that year and in the subsequent year not exceeding ten days. (c) The granting of leave will be subject to the Employer’s operational requirements. The granting of leave will not be unreasonably withheld. (d) Leave under this subclause is granted on the following conditions: (i) applications are accompanied by a statement from the Union advising that it has nominated the Employee or supports the application: (ii) the training is conducted by the Union, an association of unions or accredited training provider; and (iii) the application is made as early as practicable and not less than two (2) weeks before the training. (e) The Employee will be paid their ‘ordinary pay’ (as defined at 51 52 Annual Leave) for normal rostered hours (set out in Appendix 2), but excluding shift work, overtime and other allowances. (f) Leave in accordance with this clause may include necessary travelling time in normal hours immediately before or after the course. (g) Leave granted under this clause will count as service for all purposes of this Agreement. (h) Expenses associated with attendance at training courses, including fares, accommodation and meal costs are not the responsibility of the Employer.