Common use of Union Representatives/Delegates Rights - General Provisions Clause in Contracts

Union Representatives/Delegates Rights - General Provisions. (a) The parties agree that the following rights shall be provided by the Employer to HACSU workplace representatives/delegates to provide a basis for enhanced participation in workplace consultation and dispute resolution. (b) With rights come responsibility. Workplace HACSU delegates need to act in good faith, and to do the best they can for their colleagues and the services they provide. Delegates need to consult the Employer about the application of time release or paid time required to facilitate workforce participation and consultation. (c) Recognition and Respect: (i) HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided with reasonable time release or paid time to perform their role under this Agreement, including assisting Employees raise and resolve grievances. (ii) Workplace representatives should be allowed reasonable time to consult with their colleagues on the issues raised and to prepare a response for the Employer and/or the consultative meetings. (iii) The position of HACSU representative/delegate is recognised as a proper representative of members in the workplace. (iv) Consultation by the Employer is to be undertaken prior to decisions being taken which impact on Employees. (v) The Employer will promptly respond to all issues raised by the delegates. (vi) The employment circumstances of a HACSU representative/delegate shall not be changed or otherwise discriminated against by reason that he/she is or has been a representative or has performed any functions to assist in the resolution of Employee grievances. (d) Facilities (i) HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided by the Employer with: (A) Reasonable access to a private room to meet with individual members and perform union business including, with prior notice, access to facilities and reasonable time release to consult with co delegates on a day-to-day basis. (B) Where practicable access to private office space for the exclusive use of HACSU delegates. (C) Reasonable access to basic communication and information resources including telephone, fax, email, internet, photocopier and stationery. (D) Where practical a lockable cabinet in which to keep HACSU information and records in the workplace. (E) Access to all relevant information, including but not limited to; appropriate awards, agreements, job descriptions, Employer/service policies, budget allocation and workforce profile information. (e) Provision of Information in the Workplace (i) Union representatives/delegates will be provided by the Employer with: (A) The opportunity to address new Employees as part of their formal orientation/induction to the workplace. (B) Subject to prior notice and availability, access to a private room of sufficient capacity to hold meetings of members. (C) Subject to prior notice and agreement, during working hours HACSU may call meetings of Employees to discuss matters arising under this Agreement and other matters which pertain to the employment relationship. Employees will be able to freely attend these meetings. (D) Each worksite to be provided with a notice board reserved exclusively for HACSU information measuring no less than 600mm x 450mm. Larger notice boards shall be provided, where practical. (E) The right to address/talk to any Employees covered by this Agreement during working hours. (F) Collective organisation, bargaining and workplace participation through HACSU membership is encouraged within the industry. The Employer will provide new Employees with information provided by HACSU regarding these issues at the commencement of employment. (f) Access to Paid Union Education and Participation Leave (i) Subject to agreement in relation to specific accredited training courses, HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided with: (A) In addition to existing Trade Union Training Leave entitlements access to reasonable periods of time release or paid time for attendance at union training courses. (B) Special consideration for the needs of country delegates in being able to access union training that includes additional time release or paid time that recognises pre and post travelling requirements. (C) Time release to attend Branch Committee of Management meetings and the annual Delegates Conference and other forums as agreed.

Union Representatives/Delegates Rights - General Provisions. (a) The parties agree that the following rights shall be provided by the Employer to HACSU workplace representatives/delegates to provide a basis for enhanced participation in workplace consultation and dispute resolution. (b) With rights come responsibility. Workplace HACSU delegates need to act in good faith, and to do the best they can for their colleagues and the services they provide. Delegates need to consult the Employer about the application of time release or paid time required to facilitate workforce participation and consultation. (c) Recognition and Respect: (i) HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided with reasonable time release or paid time to perform their role under this Agreement, including assisting Employees raise and resolve grievances. (ii) Workplace representatives should be allowed reasonable time to consult with their colleagues on the issues raised and to prepare a response for the Employer and/or the consultative meetings. (iii) The position of HACSU representative/delegate is recognised as a proper representative of members in the workplace. (iv) Consultation by the Employer is to be undertaken prior to decisions being taken which impact on Employees. (v) The Employer will promptly respond to all issues raised by the delegates. (vi) The employment circumstances of a HACSU representative/delegate shall not be changed or otherwise discriminated against by reason that he/she is they are or has been a representative or has performed any functions to assist in the resolution of Employee grievances. (d) Facilities (i) HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided by the Employer with: (A) Reasonable access to a private room to meet with individual members and perform union business including, with prior notice, access to facilities and reasonable time release to consult with co delegates on a day-to-day basis. (B) Where practicable access to private office space for the exclusive use of HACSU delegates. (C) Reasonable access to basic communication and information resources including telephone, fax, email, internet, photocopier and stationery. (D) Where practical a lockable cabinet in which to keep HACSU information and records in the workplace. (E) Access to all relevant information, including but not limited to; appropriate awards, agreements, job descriptions, Employer/service policies, budget allocation and workforce profile information. (e) Provision of Information in the Workplace (i) Union representatives/delegates will be provided by the Employer with: (A) The opportunity to address new Employees as part of their formal orientation/induction to the workplace. (B) Subject to prior notice and availability, access to a private room of sufficient capacity to hold meetings of members. (C) Subject to prior notice and agreement, during working hours HACSU may call meetings of Employees to discuss matters arising under this Agreement and other matters which pertain to the employment relationship. Employees will be able to freely attend these meetings. (D) Each worksite to be provided with a notice board reserved exclusively for HACSU information measuring no less than 600mm x 450mm. Larger notice boards shall be provided, where practical. (E) The right to address/talk to any Employees covered by this Agreement during working hours. (F) Collective organisation, bargaining and workplace participation through HACSU membership is encouraged within the industry. The Employer will provide new Employees with information provided by HACSU regarding these issues at the commencement of employment. (f) Access to Paid Union Education and Participation Leave (i) Subject to agreement in relation to specific accredited training courses, HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided with: (A) In addition to existing Trade Union Training Leave entitlements access to reasonable periods of time release or paid time for attendance at union training courses. (B) Special consideration for the needs of country delegates in being able to access union training that includes additional time release or paid time that recognises pre and post travelling requirements. (C) Time release to attend Branch Committee of Management meetings and the annual Delegates Conference and other forums as agreed.

Union Representatives/Delegates Rights - General Provisions. (a) The parties agree that the following rights shall be provided by the Employer to HACSU workplace representatives/delegates to provide a basis for enhanced participation in workplace consultation and dispute resolution. (b) With rights come responsibility. Workplace HACSU delegates need to act in good faith, and to do the best they can for their colleagues and the services they provide. Delegates need to consult the Employer about the application of time release or paid time required to facilitate workforce participation and consultation. (c) Recognition and Respect: (i) HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided with reasonable time release or paid time to perform their role under this Agreement, including assisting Employees raise and resolve grievances. (ii) . Workplace representatives should be allowed reasonable time to consult with their colleagues on the issues raised and to prepare a response for the Employer and/or the consultative meetings. (iiiii) The position of HACSU representative/delegate is recognised as a proper representative of members in the workplace. (iviii) Consultation by the Employer is to be undertaken prior to decisions being taken which impact on Employees. (viv) The Employer will promptly respond to all issues raised by the delegates. (viv) The employment circumstances of a HACSU representative/delegate shall not be changed or otherwise discriminated against by reason that he/she is or has been a representative or has performed any functions to assist in the resolution of Employee grievances. (d) Facilities (i) HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided by the Employer with: (A) Reasonable access to a private room to meet with individual members and perform union business including, with prior notice, access to facilities and reasonable time release to consult with co delegates on a day-to-day basis. (B) Where practicable access to private office space for the exclusive use of HACSU delegates. (C) Reasonable access to basic communication and information resources including telephone, fax, email, internet, photocopier and stationery. (D) Where practical a lockable cabinet in which to keep HACSU information and records in the workplace. (E) Access to all relevant information, including but not limited to; appropriate awards, agreements, job descriptions, Employer/service policies, budget allocation and workforce profile information. (e) Provision of Information in the Workplace (i) Union representatives/delegates will be provided by the Employer with: (A) The opportunity to address new Employees as part of their formal orientation/induction to the workplace. (B) Subject to prior notice and availability, access to a private room of sufficient capacity to hold meetings of members. (C) Subject to prior notice and agreement, during working hours HACSU may call meetings of Employees to discuss matters arising under this Agreement and other matters which pertain to the employment relationship. Employees will be able to freely attend these meetings. (D) Each worksite to be provided with a notice board reserved exclusively for HACSU information measuring no less than 600mm x 450mm. Larger notice boards shall be provided, where practical. (E) The right to address/talk to any Employees covered by this Agreement during working hours. (F) . Collective organisation, bargaining and workplace participation through HACSU membership is encouraged within the industry. The Employer will provide new Employees with information provided by HACSU regarding these issues at the commencement of employment. (f) Access to Paid Union Education and Participation Leave (i) Subject to agreement in relation to specific accredited training courses, HACSU representatives/delegates will be provided with: (A) In addition to existing Trade Union Training Leave entitlements access to reasonable periods of time release or paid time for attendance at union training courses. (B) Special consideration for the needs of country delegates in being able to access union training that includes additional time release or paid time that recognises pre and post travelling requirements. (C) Time release to attend Branch Committee of Management meetings and the annual Delegates Conference and other forums as agreed.