Common use of COURSES AND PAYMENTS Clause in Contracts

COURSES AND PAYMENTS. Recognizing that the purpose of the Fund is to improve labour relations, the Fund will cover the cost of Union education including Canadian Labour Congress sponsored courses and schools, Canadian Union of Public Employees sponsored courses and schools, government agency seminars, matters relating to contract negotiations, management seminars, conferences, workshops and other related courses. After the Union approves an application, it will be submitted to the Joint Trust Fund Administration Committee for funding. The Joint Trust Fund Administration Committee will meet as required to discuss which courses being made available are eligible for payment from the fund.