Common use of Recognition of Delegates Clause in Contracts

Recognition of Delegates. The employer recognises that delegates of unions party to this Agreement are the authorised representatives of union members, and that their role as delegate includes member recruitment, education, attendance at meetings, representation of members, negotiations and consultative forums. Delegates will be recognised by the employer following written confirmation of their election from the union office. Delegates shall be granted with the approval of the Manager, and having regard to resident needs, reasonable time during the working day to attend to union related matters. Delegates elected to or appointed to Union bodies shall also be granted up to 16 hours on pay per annum to attend to such duties.

Recognition of Delegates. (a) The employer recognises that delegates of unions party to this Agreement are the authorised representatives of union members, and that their role as delegate includes member recruitment, education, attendance at meetings, representation of members, negotiations and consultative forums. . (b) Delegates will be recognised by the employer following written confirmation of their election from the union office. Delegates shall be granted with the approval of the Manager, and having regard to resident needs, reasonable time during the working day to attend to union related matters. Delegates elected to or appointed to Union bodies shall also be granted up to 16 hours on pay per annum to attend to such duties.