Common use of Union Delegate Rights Clause in Contracts

Union Delegate Rights. (a) This clause outlines the rights for Union Delegates when assisting Employees. (b) Such representatives are entitled to the protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 of the Act in relation to their involvement in lawful industrial activities. Where an Employee has been elected as a Union Delegate, the Employer will recognise the Union Delegate has the right to: (i) be treated fairly and to perform their role as Union Delegate without any discrimination in their employment; (ii) represent an Employee where requested in relation to a grievance, dispute or a discussion with a member of the Union; (iii) paid time to attend job matters affecting Employees (such as disciplinary and other appropriate meetings), industrial tribunals and/or courts where they have been requested to do so by an Employee (which may include themselves) whom they represent in a particular dispute in their workforce; (iv) paid time during normal working hours, to consult and confer with Union Officials; (v) paid time during normal working hours to participate in the necessary operations of the Union, provided: A. sufficient notice is given to the Employer; and B. the Employer agrees. However, agreement will not be unreasonably withheld by the Employer. (vi) be present at site induction meetings for the purpose of being introduced as the Union Delegate; and (vii) place information on a Union noticeboard in a prominent location in the workplace.