Union branch meetings. A registered association affiliated to the Industrial Union and any branch, workshop collective or corresponding unit thereof at the workplace shall have the opportunity outside of working hours – before the hours of work begin, during meal breaks or immediately after working hours, and when separately agreed also during the weekly rest period – to arrange meetings in order to transact business pertaining to employment relationships at the workplace under the follow- ing conditions:
a) The holding of a meeting at the workplace or at some other location referred to in this agreement shall be agreed with the employer, where possible, three days before the planned meeting.
b) The employer shall specify the venue for the meeting, which shall be a suitable place for the purpose either at the workplace or in the vicinity of the workplace, administered by the employer. If no such venue is available, the matter shall be discussed with a view to finding an expedient solution. Matters to consider when selecting a venue for a meeting will include the ability to comply with regulations on health and safety at work, industrial hygiene and fire safety, and ensuring that the meeting does not disturb business or production opera- tions.
c) The organisation that reserves the premises for the meeting and the organisers of the meeting shall be responsible for the conduct and order of the meeting and for the cleanli- ness of said premises. Elected officials of said organisation shall attend the meeting.
d) The organiser of the meeting shall be entitled to invite to the meeting representatives of a federation that is a party to this collective agreement and of any association that is affiliated thereto, and representatives of the competent national labour and employer confedera- tions.
e) A salaried employee of the Industrial Union shall be entitled, on prior agreement with the employer, to examine conditions at a workplace falling within the scope of this collective agreement.
Union branch meetings. 6.1.1 A Union is permitted to hold, during working hours, one general Branch meeting (AGM) a year of all its members. Requests to hold additional branch meetings must be made with adequate notice, generally three weeks, with an absolute limit of no more than 5 per annum (inclusive of the A.G.M)
6.1.2 The trade Union may request time off with pay to allow employees to attend workplace meetings to discuss matters industrial relations matters including proposed changes of the organisation, structure or terms and conditions of service. Generally these meetings should start no earlier than 3:30 p.m. If meetings extend after 5.00 p.m., then all time after 5.00 pm will be in employees’ own time.
6.1.3 When meetings are requested, as much notice as is reasonably possible and not less than 72 hours notice. The reasons for the meeting must be given in writing to the Assistant Director - Human Resources. Where less than 72 hours notice is given Assistant Director - Human Resources may assess that there is justification for the meeting going ahead and agree to the request.
Union branch meetings. A registered association affiliated to the Industrial Union and any branch, workshop collective or corresponding unit thereof at the workplace shall have the opportunity outside of working hours – before the hours of work begin, during meal breaks or immediately after working hours, and when separately agreed also during the weekly rest period – to arrange meetings in order to transact business pertaining to employment relationships at the workplace under the follow- ing conditions:
