Common use of Workplace Representatives Clause in Contracts

Workplace Representatives. (1) SJGHC recognises that trade unions have a legitimate interest in representing their members. (2) SJGHC also recognises and acknowledges that accredited workplace union representatives have an important role to play in the workplace and may be appointed as endorsed representatives of the union. (3) Accredited representatives will be treated fairly and be able to perform their role as union delegates without any fear of discrimination or victimisation in their employment. (4) Accredited representatives will have reasonable access to telephone, facsimile and photocopying facilities for the purpose of carrying out work as a representative subject to the prior approval of their manager. (5) Accredited representatives may request approval from their manager for paid time off during normal working hours to perform their role as per subclause (1) above. Any such request shall be considered by the manager taking into account the operational requirements of the representative’s department. (6) Accredited representatives will be able to place union information on noticeboards provided for such purposes in the workplace. (7) Subject to a minimum of four weeks notice and the operational needs of the hospital, SJGHC will provide a minimum of one day’s paid leave each calendar year to enable accredited representatives to attend appropriate union education and training. An additional one day’s leave will be made available to newly appointed representatives in their first year of appointment to that role. Any additional training requests above these levels will be considered.