Union Training Courses Sample Clauses
The 'Union Training Courses' clause establishes the terms under which employees may attend training sessions organized by their union. Typically, this clause outlines the process for requesting leave to participate in such courses, any limitations on the number of employees who can attend at one time, and whether the leave is paid or unpaid. Its core function is to ensure that employees can access union-sponsored training without disrupting workplace operations, thereby supporting employee development and union engagement while maintaining business continuity.
Union Training Courses. Subject to operational requirements, the Company will grant leave without pay to employees who exercise the authority of a representative on behalf of the Union to undertake training related to the duties of a Representative. The Company shall be given a minimum of forty-five (45) days notice prior to the month commencement of such training courses.
Union Training Courses. Where operational requirements permit, the Employer will ▇▇▇▇▇ leave without pay to the Union executive board member or their to undertake training related to the duties of their position. Permission for such leave will not be unreasonably withheld. Where operational requirements permit, the Employer will ▇▇▇▇▇ leave without pay to Union executive board member or their alternate to attend official meetings of the Local. Permission for such leave will not be unreasonably withheld. When the Employer conducts an information session to initiate protective services officers to the Royal Canadian Mint, a Union representative will be given a two-hour dedicated segment at the office or on Royal Canadian Mint premises-to explain the Union's role in administering this Agreement and to complete the necessary documents required concerning their membership.
Union Training Courses. Leave may be granted to a staff member who is a member of a union which is party to this Agreement to attend a short union training course or seminar on the following conditions:
(a) that the operating requirements of the University permit the grant of leave;
(b) that the scope, content, and level of the short course are such as to contribute to a better understanding of workplace relations; and
(c) leave of absence granted will be with full pay, but excluding shift and penalty payments or overtime, and will count as service for all purposes.
40.1 It is the intention of the parties to this Agreement to respect and value the diversity of the work force by helping to prevent and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, sexual preference, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
40.2 Accordingly, the parties will make every endeavour to ensure that nothing in the operation of this Agreement is directly or indirectly discriminatory in its effect.
40.3 Nothing in this clause is taken to affect:
(a) any different treatment (or treatment having different effects) which is specifically exempted under the Commonwealth anti-discrimination legislation;
(b) a party to this Agreement pursuing matters of discrimination in any State or federal jurisdiction, including by application to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and
(c) the exemption in s.170CK(3) of the Workplace Relations ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇.