Trade Union Activities. The specific agreements on membership of Trade Union Governing Bodies and time off that accompany the activities set out below are shown in Annexes A and B.
6.2.1 Participating as a delegate at Annual Conferences within the terms of the recognised Trade Union’s constitution.
6.2.2 For the POA(S) a national total of up to two Branch Committee Members (who are not delegates) may provide scrutineering, counting and administrative support at Annual Conferences. A National total of up to two other Branch Committee members may be released for development purposes as part of their annual allocation for time off in relation to learning and development (see Annex E).
6.2.3 Participating as a designated member of a Trade Union’s Governing Body, and within the terms of its constitution, assisting in the preparation of the business of the Trade Union’s Annual Conferences when required.
6.2.4 Participating at meetings of a Trade Union’s Governing Body at national level as a designated member of that body.
6.2.5 Participating at meetings of a Trade Union’s Governing Body at local level as a designated member.
6.2.6 Participating at meetings of the national TUS as a Constituent Trade Union’s delegate member of that body.
6.2.7 Attending annual conferences of the TUC or STUC where the Trade Union holds seats that are required to be filled by SPS employed delegates.
6.2.8 Representing the Trade Union externally by invitation on issues relevant to employment in the SPS.
6.2.9 Undertaking duties specific to the office of Secretary or Chairman of a Trade Union’s Governing Body at local or national level.
Trade Union Activities. These are referred to in Partnership Accord #9, Section 6.2. The annualised commitment is set out in the table “POA(S) Scottish National Committee Trade Union Activities”. It is expected that the requirement for authorised time off will be relatively stable from year to year. The allowance for each Scottish National Committee member (excluding the Chairman) shall be 60 days per annum.
Trade Union Activities. A. Trade Union Activities regarded as On-Duty An Association delegate will be released from the performance of normal duty when required to undertake any of the activities specified at (i) to (viii) below. While undertaking such activities on a normal rostered day on duty, the Association delegate will be regarded as being on duty and will not be required to apply for leave. The delegate will not be entitled to overtime at the end of the roster cycle as a consequence of undertaking these activities. In circumstances where an Association delegate is not rostered for duty or is on an allocated/additional day off and is not required by HammondCare to undertake these activities, such time will not be counted as time worked.
(i) Attendance at meetings of the workplace's Occupational Health and Safety Committee and participation in all official activities relating to the functions and responsibilities of elected Occupational Health and Safety Committee members at a place of work as provided for in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001;
(ii) Attendance at meetings with workplace management or workplace management representatives;
(iii) A reasonable period of preparation time, before:
(a) meetings with management;
(b) disciplinary or grievance meetings when an Association member requires the presence of an Association delegate; and
(c) any other meeting with management, by agreement with HammondCare, where operational requirements allow the taking of such time.
(iv) Giving evidence in court on behalf of HammondCare;
(v) Presenting information on the Association and Association activities at induction sessions for new staff. The Association shall have up to one half-hour made available for a presentation in such a program provided to employees. If such programs are provided to employees by electronic or remote means, the union‟s presentation and associated literature will also be included; and
(vi) Distributing official Association publications or other authorised material at the workplace, provided that a minimum of 24 hours notice is given to the relevant Operations Manager/DON, unless otherwise agreed between the parties. Distribution time is to be kept to a minimum and is to be undertaken at a time convenient to the workplace.
Trade Union Activities. Trade union representatives and members may be allowed time off without pay to participate in trade union activities. Examples of trade union activities include: -
1. Meetings with other trade union representatives convened to discuss issues, which may or may not be directly related to industrial relations in Bexley
2. Clerical tasks associated with the internal administration of the union
3. Taking part as a representative in meetings of official policy making bodies of the trade union such as executive committee or annual conference
4. Representing the trade union on external bodies 5. Attendance at training courses, which have no bearing on the role of the representative at the workplace
Trade Union Activities. To operate effectively and democratically, trade unions need the active participation of members. It can also be in the Trust’s interest that participation is assured, and help is given to promote effective communication between trade union representatives and their members within the Trust. Under section 28 of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978, an employee who is a representative or a member of a recognised trade union is entitled to a reasonable amount of time off to participate in any trade union activity. There is no statutory requirement that trade union members or representatives be paid for time off taken on trade union activities.
a) Attending workplace meetings to discuss and vote on the outcome of negotiations with the Trust.
b) Voting in trade union elections.
c) Meeting trade union full time officers to discuss issues relevant to the Trust.
a) Taking part in trade union branch, area or regional meetings where the business of the union is under discussion.
b) Taking part in meetings of official policy making bodies such as the executive committee or annual conference.
c) Meeting trade union full time officers to discuss issues relevant to the Trust.
Trade Union Activities. Under the ACAS Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities. Trade Union officers and members are permitted reasonable time during working hours to take part in trade union activity. The OU and the OUAUT note that the minimum legal requirement is as set out below. The OU and the OUAUT agree that in the interests of good industrial relations this minimum legal entitlement will be enhanced as set out in paragraph 6.
Trade Union Activities. The following list is neither exclusive or exhaustive but illustrates the nature of the trade union activities for which time off with or without pay may be granted:-
Trade Union Activities taking part as a representative in meetings of official committees of the union attendance at national or Group conferences of the union attendance at suitable training courses in representational duties organised by the union or by the TUC representing the union on external bodies relevant to employment in the Civil Service. The employee will provide as much notice as possible and managers recognise that unexpected events can make it difficult to plan Local paid absences from work will be granted where the duties detailed above are of a limited extent (normally for absences of up to half a day) with the approval of local, i.e. line management, who will not withhold approval unreasonably. Where justified by the extent of these duties an agreed regular paid facility time allowance may be agreed locally Where a manager declines a request, this should by in writing (letter or email) making clear their reasons based around the delivery of the team’s objectives Managers will not unreasonably decline a request for facility time. If there is a dispute then it will be resolved between HR and representatives from the national trade unions Accredited representatives are required to account for time spent on activities through the reporting arrangements set out below.
Trade Union Activities. 3.1 Trade Union representatives and members may be allowed time off without pay to participate in trade union activities. Examples of trade union activities include: Clerical tasks associated with the internal administration of the union Representing the Trade Union on external bodies Attendance at training courses, which have no bearing on the role of the representative in the workplace Branch, area or regional meetings where the business of the union is under discussion. Meetings with other Trade Union representatives convened to discuss issues which may or may not be directly related to industrial relations in the Royal Borough Taking part, as a representative, in meetings of official policy making bodies of the Trade Union, such as executive committee or annual conference Time off will not be awarded for Trade Union activities which consist of industrial action.
Trade Union Activities. There is no statutory requirement to pay union representatives for time off work taken to undertake trade union However, the University recognises the importance of effective communication between recognised trades unions and union members and will therefore allow the allocated paid facility time detailed within this Agreement to be used by union representatives for reasonable time off work to carry out trade union activities, provided that: • the total amount of paid time off for undertaking trade union duties and trade union activities does not the relevant union complies with the reporting requirements in this Agreement in relation to paid facilities time. Recognition Agreement for the University of Nottingham UK and its campus trades unions – UCU, UNISON and Unite Approved: 23 October 2024 Where time off to undertake trade union activities cannot be accommodated within the allocated paid facilities time detailed within this Agreement, this time off will be unpaid. If any branch representative is elected to a regional or national seat, discussions will take place between the University and the relevant union about whether additional time off should be granted. There is no right to time off for trade union activities which themselves consist of industrial action whether or not in contemplation of furtherance of a trade dispute. Trade union representatives should request time off to undertake their trade union duties and activities with their line manager as soon as reasonably practicable and should inform them of the purpose of such time off (whilst preserving confidential information) and the timing and duration of time off required, including preparation time for marking and teaching. The University agrees to ensure that managers are familiar with the rights and duties of union representatives regarding time off as detailed in this Agreement and the University's legal requirements to formally communicate and consult on health and safety matters. It shall be the responsibility of the trades unions to ensure that their representatives are familiar with the contents of this Agreement. Union representatives should try and minimise disruption by being prepared to be as flexible as possible in seeking time off in circumstances where the immediate or unexpected needs of the University make it difficult to provide cover in their absence. Equally, the University recognises the mutual obligation to allow union representatives to undertake their duties and activi...
