Common use of Union Delegate Clause in Contracts

Union Delegate. a) This clause outlines the rights for Union Delegates when assisting Employees. For clarity, each Employee has the right to determine whether they wish to be represented or not. b) Such representatives (or individual Employees) are entitled to the protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act in relation to their involvement in lawful industrial activities. c) The Company shall not initiate, be involved in, or interfere with the election of a Union Delegate(s). d) Where an Employee has been elected as a Union Delegate the Company will recognise the following rights: (i) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any discrimination in their employment; (ii) the right to represent an Employee where requested in relation to a grievance, dispute or a discussion with a member of the Union; (iii) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a notice board in a prominent location in the workplace except that the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and other applicable laws; (iv) the right to paid time to attend 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 workplace; (v) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in their workplace; (vi) the right to represent the interests of members in their workplace to the Union, the Company and industrial tribunals/courts; (vii) the right to formal recognition that the endorsed Union delegates will speak on behalf of the Union members in the workplace; (viii) the right to paid time (including wages, productivity allowance and fares) to attend Union endorsed training/forums which are directed to improving the skills and knowledge of the participant in the system of workplace relations; (ix) prior to the Company making a decision to terminate or transfer a Union Delegate the Company shall notify the Union Delegate 10 days in advance of such termination or transfer. Payment in lieu of notice may be made by agreement; (x) Union members employed by the Company have the right to be represented by their Union in the consultation, disciplinary and dispute resolution arrangements in this Agreement, where they so choose; (xi) the right to reasonable time during working hours to consult and confer with Employees, Union members and officials; (xii) be present at site induction meetings for the purpose of being introduced as the Delegate; (xiii) the right to have reasonable paid time off during usual working hours to participate in the operation of the Union; and (xiv) the right to address new Employees about the benefits of union membership at the time they enter employment or on site.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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Union Delegate. a) This clause outlines the rights for Union Delegates when assisting Employees. For clarity, each Employee has the right to determine whether they wish to be represented or not. b) Such representatives (or individual Employees) are entitled to the protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act in relation to their involvement in lawful industrial activities. c) The Company shall not initiate, be involved in, or interfere with the election of a Union Delegate(s). d) Where an Employee has been elected as a Union Delegate Delegate, the Company will recognise the following rights: (i) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any discrimination in their employment; (ii) the right to represent an Employee where requested in relation to a grievance, dispute or a discussion with a member of the Union; (iii) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a notice board in a prominent location in the workplace except that the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and other applicable laws; (iv) the right to paid time to attend 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 workplace; (v) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in their workplace; (vi) the right to represent the interests of members in their workplace to the Union, the Company and industrial tribunals/courts; (vii) the right to formal recognition that the endorsed Union delegates will speak on behalf of the Union members in the workplace; (viii) the right to paid time (including wages, productivity allowance and fares) to attend Union endorsed training/forums which are directed to improving the skills and knowledge of the participant in the system of workplace relations; (ix) prior to the Company making a decision to terminate or transfer a Union Delegate Delegate, the Company shall notify the Union Delegate 10 days in advance of such termination or transfer. Payment in lieu of notice may be made by agreement; (x) Union members employed by the Company have the right to be represented by their Union in the consultation, disciplinary and dispute resolution arrangements in this Agreement, where they so choose; (xi) the right to reasonable time during working hours to consult and confer with Employees, Union members and officials; (xii) be present at site induction meetings for the purpose of being introduced as the Delegate;; and (xiii) the right to have reasonable paid time off during usual working hours to participate in the operation of the Union; and (xiv) the right to address new Employees about the benefits of union membership at the time they enter employment or on site.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Union Delegate. ‌ 3-3.01 The Union shall appoint a professional employed by the Board as a union delegate to represent it at the Board for purposes of applying the Agreement. His or her duties, among others, shall be: a) This clause outlines to assist the rights for Union Delegates when assisting Employees. For clarityprofessional in the preparation, each Employee has the right to determine whether they wish to be represented presentation, discussion and arbitration of his or not.her grievance; b) Such representatives (or individual Employees) are entitled to ensure the protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 respect of the Fair Work Act in relation to their involvement in lawful industrial activities.professional’s rights under the Agreement; c) The Company shall not initiate, be involved in, or interfere with to investigate any alleged violation of the election of Agreement and any situation that a Union Delegate(s).professional indicates as being inequitable; d) Where an Employee has been elected as a Union Delegate the Company will recognise the following rights: (i) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any discrimination in their employment; (ii) the right to represent an Employee where requested in relation to a grievance, dispute distribute throughout his or a discussion with a member of the Union; (iii) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a notice her board in a prominent location in the workplace except that the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and other applicable laws; (iv) the right to paid time to attend industrial tribunals and/or courts where they have been requested to do so documentation issued by an Employee (which may include themselves) whom they represent in a particular dispute in their workplace; (v) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in their workplace; (vi) the right to represent the interests of members in their workplace to the Union, the Company and industrial tribunals/courtsFPPE or the CSQ; (viie) to hold information and consultation meetings. 3-3.02 The Union may appoint an assistant union delegate to perform the right to formal recognition that the endorsed Union delegates will speak on behalf duties of the Union members union delegate in his or her absence. The assistant union delegate must be a professional employed by the Board. The assistant union delegate may, in the workplace; (viii) the right to paid time (including wages, productivity allowance and fares) to attend Union endorsed training/forums which are directed to improving the skills and knowledge absence of the participant union delegate, represent the Union in its dealings with the Board in the system same capacity as the union delegate; in this case, the assistant union delegate shall benefit from all the rights conferred on the union delegate by the Agreement. 3-3.03 The Union shall inform the Board in writing of workplace relations;the name of the union delegate and assistant union delegate within 30 days of their appointment and shall inform the Board of any change without delay. (ix) 3-3.04 The union delegate or the assistant union delegate shall perform his or her duties outside his or her working hours. However, after having notified his or her immediate superior within a reasonable time period, the union delegate or, in his or her absence, the assistant union delegate may be absent from his or her work, without loss of salary or reimbursement by the Union, to accompany a professional to present and discuss a grievance with the Board’s representative. If it becomes necessary for the union delegate or, in his or her absence, the assistant union delegate to leave his or her work in order to perform his or her duties, he or she may do so after having given prior written notification to his or her immediate superior. Barring uncontrollable circumstances or unless there is an agreement to the contrary, written notification shall be given one working day in advance. The Union shall also send as quickly as possible a copy of the notice to the Department of Human Resources. Every absence shall be deducted from the bank of days for union activities mentioned in clause 3-4.13 and shall be reimbursed according to the terms prescribed. 3-3.05 In his or her dealings with the Board or its representatives, the union delegate or, in his or her absence, the assistant union delegate may be accompanied by a union representative. However, barring uncontrollable circumstances, the Board must be informed at least 2 working days prior to the Company making meeting whether the union delegate will be accompanied. If the person who accompanies the union delegate is a decision to terminate or transfer a Union Delegate the Company shall notify the Union Delegate 10 days in advance of such termination or transfer. Payment in lieu of notice may be made by agreement; (x) Union members professional employed by the Company have Board his or her absence shall be deducted from the right bank of days for union activities mentioned in clause 3-4.13 and shall be reimbursed according to be represented by their Union in the consultation, disciplinary and dispute resolution arrangements in this Agreement, where they so choose; (xi) the right to reasonable time during working hours to consult and confer with Employees, Union members and officials; (xii) be present at site induction meetings for the purpose of being introduced as the Delegate; (xiii) the right to have reasonable paid time off during usual working hours to participate in the operation of the Union; and (xiv) the right to address new Employees about the benefits of union membership at the time they enter employment or on siteterms prescribed.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Union Delegate. 3-3.01 The Union shall appoint a professional employed by the Board as a union delegate to represent it at the Board for purposes of applying the Agreement. His or her duties, among others, shall be: a) This clause outlines to assist the rights for Union Delegates when assisting Employees. For clarityprofessional in the preparation, each Employee has the right to determine whether they wish to be represented presentation, discussion and arbitration of his or not.her grievance; b) Such representatives (or individual Employees) are entitled to ensure the protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 respect of the Fair Work Act in relation to their involvement in lawful industrial activities.professional’s rights under the Agreement; c) The Company shall not initiate, be involved in, or interfere with to investigate any alleged violation of the election of Agreement and any situation that a Union Delegate(s).professional indicates as being inequitable; d) Where an Employee has been elected as a Union Delegate the Company will recognise the following rights: (i) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any discrimination in their employment; (ii) the right to represent an Employee where requested in relation to a grievance, dispute distribute throughout his or a discussion with a member of the Union; (iii) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a notice her board in a prominent location in the workplace except that the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and other applicable laws; (iv) the right to paid time to attend industrial tribunals and/or courts where they have been requested to do so documentation issued by an Employee (which may include themselves) whom they represent in a particular dispute in their workplace; (v) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in their workplace; (vi) the right to represent the interests of members in their workplace to the Union, the Company and industrial tribunals/courtsFPPE or the CSQ; (viie) to hold information and consultation meetings. 3-3.02 The Union may appoint an assistant union delegate to perform the right to formal recognition that the endorsed Union delegates will speak on behalf duties of the Union members union delegate in his or her absence. The assistant union delegate must be a professional employed by the Board. The assistant union delegate may, in the workplace; (viii) the right to paid time (including wages, productivity allowance and fares) to attend Union endorsed training/forums which are directed to improving the skills and knowledge absence of the participant union delegate, represent the Union in its dealings with the Board in the system same capacity as the union delegate; in this case, the assistant union delegate shall benefit from all the rights conferred on the union delegate by the Agreement. 3-3.03 The Union shall inform the Board in writing of workplace relations;the name of the union delegate and assistant union delegate within 30 days of their appointment and shall inform the Board of any change without delay. (ix) 3-3.04 The union delegate or the assistant union delegate shall perform his or her duties outside his or her working hours. However, after having notified his or her immediate superior within a reasonable time period, the union delegate or, in his or her absence, the assistant union delegate may be absent from his or her work, without loss of salary or reimbursement by the Union, to accompany a professional to present and discuss a grievance with the Board’s representative. If it becomes necessary for the union delegate or, in his or her absence, the assistant union delegate to leave his or her work in order to perform his or her duties, he or she may do so after having given prior written notification to his or her immediate superior. Barring uncontrollable circumstances or unless there is an agreement to the contrary, written notification shall be given one working day in advance. The Union shall also send as quickly as possible a copy of the notice to the Department of Human Resources. Every absence shall be deducted from the bank of days for union activities mentioned in clause 3-4.13 and shall be reimbursed according to the terms prescribed. 3-3.05 In his or her dealings with the Board or its representatives, the union delegate or, in his or her absence, the assistant union delegate may be accompanied by a union representative. However, barring uncontrollable circumstances, the Board must be informed at least 2 working days prior to the Company making meeting whether the union delegate will be accompanied. If the person who accompanies the union delegate is a decision to terminate or transfer a Union Delegate the Company shall notify the Union Delegate 10 days in advance of such termination or transfer. Payment in lieu of notice may be made by agreement; (x) Union members professional employed by the Company have Board his or her absence shall be deducted from the right bank of days for union activities mentioned in clause 3-4.13 and shall be reimbursed according to be represented by their Union in the consultation, disciplinary and dispute resolution arrangements in this Agreement, where they so choose; (xi) the right to reasonable time during working hours to consult and confer with Employees, Union members and officials; (xii) be present at site induction meetings for the purpose of being introduced as the Delegate; (xiii) the right to have reasonable paid time off during usual working hours to participate in the operation of the Union; and (xiv) the right to address new Employees about the benefits of union membership at the time they enter employment or on siteterms prescribed.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

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Union Delegate. a) This clause outlines the rights for Union Delegates when assisting Employees. For clarity, each Employee has the right to determine whether they wish to be represented or not. b) Such representatives (or individual Employees) are entitled to the protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act in relation to their involvement in lawful industrial activities. c) The Company shall not initiate, be involved in, or interfere with the election of a Union Delegate(s). d) Where an Employee has been elected as a Union Delegate Delegate, the Company will recognise the following rights: (i) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any discrimination in their employment; (ii) the right to represent an Employee where requested in relation to a grievance, dispute or a discussion with a member of the Union; (iii) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a notice board in a prominent location in the workplace except that the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and other applicable laws; (iv) the right to paid time to attend 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 workplace; (v) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in their workplace; (vi) the right to represent the interests of members in their workplace to the Union, the Company and industrial tribunals/courts; (vii) the right to formal recognition that the endorsed Union delegates will speak on behalf of the Union members in the workplace; (viii) the right to paid time (including wages, productivity allowance and fares) to attend Union endorsed training/forums which are directed to improving the skills and knowledge of the participant in the system of workplace relations; (ix) prior to the Company making a decision to terminate or transfer a Union Delegate Delegate, the Company shall notify the Union Delegate 10 days in advance of such termination or transfer. Payment in lieu of notice may be made by agreement; (x) Union members employed by the Company have the right to be represented by their Union in the consultation, disciplinary and dispute resolution arrangements in this Agreement, where they so choose; (xi) the right to reasonable time during working hours to consult and confer with Employees, Union members and officials; (xii) be present at site induction meetings for the purpose of being introduced as the Delegate; (xiii) the right to have reasonable paid time off during usual working hours to participate in the operation of the Union; and (xiv) the right to address new Employees about the benefits of union membership at the time they enter employment or on site.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

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