Common use of Facilities For Union Representatives Clause in Contracts

Facilities For Union Representatives. 7.3.1 The Employer recognises the rights of the Union to organise and represent its members. Union representatives (delegates) in the organisation have a legitimate role and function in assisting the Union in the tasks of recruitment, organising, communication and representing members' interests in the workplace and the organisation. 7.3.2 The Employer will recognise Union representatives in the organisation and will allow them to carry out their role and functions. 7.3.3 The Union will advise the Employer in writing of the names of the Union representatives in the organisation. 7.3.4 The Employer shall recognise the authorisation of each Union representative in the organisation and shall provide them with the following: a) Reasonable paid time off from normal duties: i. to perform their functions as a Union representative such as organising, recruiting, individual grievance handling, collective bargaining, involvement in JCC; and ii. to attend Union business. b) Access to facilities required for the purpose of carrying out their duties. Facilities may include but not be limited to the use of: i. lockable filing cabinets; ii. meeting rooms; iii. telephones; iv. fax; v. email; vi. internet;