Common use of TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION Clause in Contracts

TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.1 The Trust recognises the Trade Unions listed in this agreement as the sole bodies with which it will consult (and conduct collective bargaining should it be necessary) with a view to reaching agreement on those matters identified in Clause 7.3 of this agreement. 5.2 The Trust accepts that the Trade Unions’ members will elect representatives in accordance with each trade union’s rules, to act as their spokespersons in representing the interests of their members. Each trade union will be entitled to elect representatives as appropriate in each Academy. 5.3 The Trade Unions agree to inform the Trust of the names of all elected representatives in writing at the earliest opportunity and ideally within ten working days of their election and to inform the Trust in writing of any subsequent changes, each time at the earliest opportunity and ideally within five working days of the change having taken place. 5.4 The Trust recognises that trade union representatives fulfil an important role and that the discharge of their duties as trade union representatives will in no way prejudice their career prospects or employment with the Trust. 5.5 If the management of an Academy of the Trust is considering any form of disciplinary action or investigation against a trade union representative, such action shall not proceed until a paid official of that trade union has been notified. Where a paid official is not available, a senior elected officer will be notified.

TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.1 ‌ 2.13 The Trust recognises the Trade Unions listed in this agreement as the sole bodies with which it will consult (and conduct collective bargaining should it be necessary) with a view to reaching agreement on those matters identified in Clause 7.3 of this agreement. 5.2 2.14 The Trust accepts that the Trade Unions’ members will elect representatives in accordance with each trade union’s rules, to act as their spokespersons in representing the interests of their members. Each trade union will be entitled to elect representatives as appropriate in each Academy. 5.3 2.15 The Trade Unions agree to inform the Trust of the names of all elected representatives in writing at the earliest opportunity and ideally within ten working days of their election and to inform the Trust in writing of any subsequent changes, each time at the earliest opportunity and ideally within five working days of the change having taken place. 5.4 2.16 The Trust recognises that trade union representatives fulfil an important role and that the discharge of their duties as trade union representatives will in no way prejudice their career prospects or employment with the Trust. 5.5 2.17 If the management of an Academy of the Trust is considering any form of disciplinary action or investigation against a trade union representative, such action shall not proceed until a paid official of that trade union has been notified. Where a paid official is not available, a senior elected officer will be notified.