Training of Representatives. Once per contract year the Company will provide new safety representatives with an orientation in the application of the Company’s Health and Safety Program. When Union safety representatives must absent themselves from their work for attendance at the orientation sessions, they will be paid for such time.
Training of Representatives. 9.1 Union representatives from the unions recognised by the University are entitled to reasonable paid time off during working hours to undergo training in aspects of employment relations and employee development relevant to the carrying out of their trade union duties. The aspects of training must be in line with the duties as detailed in Section 7.1 and 7.2.
Training of Representatives. In addition to time off for the duties given above, reasonable time off with pay will be granted for relevant courses or seminars organised by the Council.
Training of Representatives. Official time may be granted to certified representatives to attend training when it can be demonstrated by AFGE that the training is of mutual benefit to both the Union and the Agency. The amount of time will only be for the time in class when the appropriate instruction is occurring. Internal solicitation of member dues, or other internal Union business will not be granted official time. A request for official time for training must include an agenda describing the training to be conducted, and must be received by the Director, ELR in writing for approval no less than ten (10) work days prior to the date the training is scheduled to commence. Requests for official time for training that are received in writing by HCTM/ELR at least ten (10) working days in advance will be acted upon within five (5) working days. The Union shall bear all costs associated with this training including any travel or attendance costs. Each Union representative may receive up to forty (40) hours of training on official time per calendar year.
