Dispute Resolution Training. 42.8.1 To assist in the resolution of disputes at Australia Post and to promote a better understanding of the terms of the Agreement, an authorised union delegate will be granted a leave of absence of three days during the term of the Agreement to attend short courses conducted by a recognised training provider which are specifically directed towards effective dispute resolution and better understanding of the terms of the Agreement. The grant of leave will be subject to:
Dispute Resolution Training. 20.1 A local Union representative or other workplace representative shall be entitled to, and the Employer shall grant, leave of absence of up to a maximum of five days’ paid leave per calendar year, to attend courses conducted by an accredited training provider and approved by the Employer. Leave of absence on full pay for such purposes in excess of five days and up to ten days may be granted in any one calendar year subject to the total leave being granted in that year and in the subsequent year not exceeding ten days. Such leave is granted on the following conditions:
Dispute Resolution Training. The parties agree to meet during the term of the Collective Agreement for the purpose of jointly designing and implementing a training program which shall focus on dispute resolution techniques that may be applied in various circumstances, including but not limited to grievance management and Collective Agreement administration.
Dispute Resolution Training. (Clause 47) The clause has been amended to include the following: • That the paid leave (five days per calendar year) is for attending relevant courses and/or training conducted by the Union or an accredited training provider; • That the relevant courses and/or training deals with the Dispute Resolution Process and/or rights, obligations and responsibilities under relevant industrial instruments and legislation; and • What an employee will be paid while undertaking the relevant courses and/or training. UNION MATTERS (clause 51) A re-written clause on Union matters that includes provisions relating to: • Access to new Employees; • Delegates and Occupational Health and Safety representatives; • Access to Employees and facilities; and • Right of Entry. The previous Agreement required a notice board in each department. This term has been amended to something more relevant to community health. Clause 51.3(c) provides a notice board at each ‘main site’ at which persons eligible to members of the Union are employed. RECLASSIFICATION (clauses 53.3, 53.4 & 53.5) A new simple reclassification process has been included in the Agreement. ANNUAL CLOSE DOWN (clause 58) A new provision regarding annual close down has been inserted. It details the process for informing employees of the annual close down. Employees should be informed in writing on or before 15 November each year. It contains a provision for a dispute or issue arising from the close down but the ability to direct an employee to take annual leave remains limited to clause 34.7 of the Agreement.
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