Union Related Matters. This is clause 26 of the current Agreement. This was moved form part 3 of the current Agreement. The clause has removed the current 12 month service requirement prior to accessing paid union delegate training leave.
Union Related Matters.
16.1. Mater recognises the role of Together Union (TU) and Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation Qld (ASMOFQ) (“Union delegates”) and peer nominated workplace representatives in the workplace and is supportive of their workplace representation. A Medical Officer elected as a Union delegate will, upon notification to Mater by the Union, be recognised as an accredited representative of the Union.
16.2. To this end, provided service delivery is not disrupted and work requirements are not unduly affected, Union delegates and workplace representatives will be entitled, at ordinary pay, to carry out the following responsibilities required of their role (as relevant):
(a) Attendance, without loss of payment, in Enterprise Agreement bargaining on behalf of the Mater staff/Union.
(b) Attendance at Together Union or ASMOFQ branch meetings on site.
(c) Attend meetings with other Medical Officers as their nominated support person as required.
16.3. Medical Directors will ensure that Medical Officers have an understanding of this arrangement and are supportive of delegates’ involvement in the above activities. In addition, these Medical Officers will be provided with access to reasonable use of existing facilities for the purpose of undertaking the above responsibilities, provided that any use of facilities is consistent with Mater policies and procedures and personal privacy and information security is maintained.
Union Related Matters. Any TWU related training encountered by a delegate shall be paid at the wage rate prescribed for the appropriate classification in schedule A of this agreement and in addition 30 percent plus reasonable expenses. TA-V will continue to pay staff memberships in recognition of the ongoing saving made by Xxxx agreed to by staff in this Agreement. These fees will be paid after the proper paperwork is provided and in accordance with TA-V accounting policies and procedures.
Union Related Matters. 62 Union Officials and Shop Stewards
62.1 A union official or officer shall have the right to enter the Echuca site at any time during working hours for the purposes of dealing with matters relevant to the terms of this Agreement and/or the Employer/employee relationship, provided that the usual site entry protocols are observed. In instances where entry is governed by the Fair Work Act, the official or officer will act accordingly.
62.2 Simplot shall recognise duly elected/appointed union delegates or shop stewards in the enterprise upon notification by the Union to which the employee belongs. The union delegates or shop stewards shall be allowed reasonable access and opportunity during paid working hours to meet employees, Simplot or Simplot's representative or their union official, in order to attend to matters relevant to the terms of this Agreement and/or the Employer/employee relationship.
62.3 Paid leave to attend union forums, an employee who holds a position on a regional council or other union forum will be able to attend such meetings without loss of pay. Confirmation will be provided to the Company of those employees who are elected or appointed to such positions as well as a minimum of 2 weeks' notice prior to the meetings taking place.
Union Related Matters a. An Employee appointed as a union delegate, upon appropriate notification from the union, will be recognised by Xxxxxx Health as the accredited representative of that union and attend trade union training during ordinary working hours without loss of ordinary pay subject to the following:
i. That Miwatj Health receives written notice of nomination from the Union setting out the times, dates, content, and venue of the course;
ii. That not more than one Employee at a time from any one site and not more than four Employees per year are nominated;
iii. That Miwatj Health shall not be liable to pay an Employee attending such a course for more than five days at any one time; and
iv. That Miwatj Health is satisfied that the course is in accordance with Clause 25(d).
b. An accredited union delegate shall be allowed the necessary time during working hours to interview Miwatj Health or the Miwatj Health's representative on matters affecting Employees whom she or he represents.
c. Subject to the appropriate approval of Miwatj Health, an accredited union delegate shall be allowed by Miwatj Health a reasonable period of time during working hours to interview an official of the union.
d. Miwatj Health and the union acknowledge that the development of a cooperative relationship will greatly assist in the prevention of situations likely to give rise to industrial disputes and industrial disputation between the parties to this Agreement. Therefore the following procedures will be adopted:
i. The Employer acknowledges the right of the unions to represent the interests of their members. ln recognition of the good working relationship established between the Employer and the unions; the Employer will make information regarding union membership freely available.
ii. Miwatj Health will ensure that all managerial personnel are trained in the provisions of this Agreement, and the organisation's policies.
e. A notice board shall be made available by the organisation for the posting of union notices.
Union Related Matters. 14.1 The School must permit an Employee who is the School representative of a registered union that is entitled to represent the industrial interests of any Employees to post notices on a common room notice board.
14.2 The representative will be permitted in working hours (other than timetabled teaching time) to meet with the Principal or Principal's delegate on union business. These meetings must take place at a time and place convenient to both parties.
14.3 Meetings of union members who are employed at the School may be held on School premises at times and places convenient to union members and to the School.
14.4 The School supports the IEU Representative(s) to access IEU Union training as required.
Union Related Matters. 1.11.1 The employer recognises employees have a right to join and maintain financial membership of United Voice or Together unions. All employees will be advised of this recognition at the time of engagement.
1.11.2 Union delegates have a role to play in the workplace. The existence of union delegates is encouraged.
1.11.3 The employer will provide access to reasonable resources to allow effective representation of members with such resources including but not limited to email, internet, photocopier, notice-boards, fax, printer and telephone.
1.11.4 Delegates shall be allowed reasonable time to perform their role on behalf of their union including time to consult with members and officials, provide feedback on discussions with the employer, approaching new staff members about membership and participation in the operation of the relevant union.
1.11.5 Union delegates will each be entitled to two (2) days training leave per year with pay to attend training provided or endorsed by the union.
1.11.6 Training content could include, but is not limited to knowledge about the system of workplace relations including rights and obligations for employers and employees, skills such as communication, negotiation, dispute resolution and grievance handling, bargaining and agreement-making, research, equity and discrimination and health & safety.
1.11.7 Such leave is subject to the following conditions:
a) Not less than two (2) weeks’ notice must be given to the employer of the date of commencement of the training course and the period over which the course is to be conducted;
b) The employee must have completed a period of six (6) months service with the employer before becoming entitled to leave.
1.11.8 There shall be no more than an average of 1 delegate per worksite across all worksites with 80% of those delegates representing employees covered by Sections 2 and 3 of this Agreement and the remaining 20% representing employees covered by Section 4.
1.11.9 The maximum number of days the employer will be liable to pay will be two (2) days per calendar year, per delegate.
1.11.10 Delegates will be entitled to apply for leave without pay of up to six (6) months in any calendar year in order to undertake work for their union. The granting of such leave must not be unreasonably refused. The taking of such leave does not break continuity of service, but leave entitlements will not accrue during this period.
1.11.11 The employer will provide details of new employee’s bank acco...
Union Related Matters. (i) Delegates The Company supports the various union delegates in performing their role for their union members, given the following considerations:
(i) wages are paid by the Company and their first responsibility is to their job.
(ii) the union delegates are required to be at their workstation/desk during working hours, as is every other employee, although the company will allow a reasonable amount of time to attend to union business.
(iii) the union delegates must advise and receive permission from their supervisor when they are leaving their work area for any reason, including union business, and the expected time away. This is a standard requirement of every employee.
(iv) the union delegates must also request the use of the company phone from their supervisor when necessary to make any phone calls in order to carry out their duties as a delegate.
(v) allowed four days per annum in each calendar year, without loss of pay to attend their relevant union training or union meetings. At least 2 weeks notice of such training or meetings must be given in writing to the employer by the union. The notice must include details of the times, dates, content and venue of the training/meeting. A maximum of 2 delegates from each union may be absent on such training at any given time with a maximum of four days per annum for each nominee to attend their relevant Union meetings or training. If the delegate’s absence would cause a shortage of labour, or affect production/business in their area, the company reserves the right to only allow one delegate to attend the Union meeting/training.
(vi) any work related issues raised must be resolved using the Company grievance procedure.
(vii) employees will be allowed reasonable time, after advising and receiving permission to leave their work area, to access the union delegates during working hours for representation or advice.
(viii) if union delegates do not co-operate with these requirements then the Company will consider restricting the union delegates to only being able to attend to union business during meal breaks and outs ide work hours.
(ix) The Company appreciates the spirit of co-operation with which matters have been raised in the past and that the Company will continue to proactively work with employees to resolve issues before they become problems.
(ii) Right of Entry A union organizer appointed by the union to which an employee belongs will be granted right of entry, on production of a Permit to Enter authority, ...
Union Related Matters. 15.1 The College must permit an Employee who is appointed as the representative of a group of Employees or the elected Union representative to represent the industrial interests of any Employees to post notices on a common room notice board, as long as such notices are lawful and removed in a timely manner.
15.2 The representative will be permitted in working hours (other than timetabled teaching time) to interview the Principal or Principal's delegate on union business. These interviews must take place at a time and place convenient to both parties.
15.3 Meetings of union members who are employed at the College may be held on College premises at times and places convenient to union members and to the College.
15.4 The College will provide a total of 2 days’ paid release per calendar year to be used by elected IEU Representatives or other delegated members to attend the Annual IEU Representatives’ Conference or relevant professional learning relating to their role such as, but not only, Enterprise Bargaining and Workplace Advocacy workshops and seminars.
15.5 This clause will be read in conjunction with Chapter 3, Part 3-4 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
Union Related Matters. 15.1 The College must permit an Employee who is the College representative of a registered union that is entitled to represent the industrial interests of any Employees, to post notices on a common room notice board or electronic noticeboard.
15.2 The representative will be permitted, in working hours (other than timetabled teaching time), to consult with the Principal or Principal's delegate on union business. These discussions must take place at a time and place convenient to both parties.
15.3 Meetings of union members who are employed at the College may be held on school premises at times and places convenient to union members and to the College.
