Industrial Relations Training Leave. Union Delegate/Employee Representative shall have access to industrial relations training in accordance with Appendix E hereof.
Industrial Relations Training Leave. The parties acknowledge that for workplace representatives to effectively undertake their duties they should have the appropriate level of training. The Company recognises a workplace representative who is well trained in matters including the rights and obligations under the various industrial instruments that operate at the workplace and the rights and responsibilities under the relevant legislation will as assist in minimising industrial disputes and further the objective of having a harmonious workplace. To that end the following leave provisions apply.
Industrial Relations Training Leave. 27.1 Subject to reasonable work requirements and the Agreement Objectives and Intent, an accredited employee representative may be released on paid leave of up to five days to attend industrial relations training courses.
27.2 The industrial relations training courses must be provided by a competent and accredited provider.
27.3 Requests to release employees must be made in writing by the appropriate employee representative, party to this Agreement and with a minimum of 14 days notice.
28.4 Employee Representatives who are released to attend such training courses in accordance with this clause will be paid for the ordinary hours of work at their usual rate of pay.
27.5 Only two employee Representatives per workplace will be released for such training in any one-year; however, provided that there is agreement between the party to this agreement the company accepts more than two representatives per workplace be released for more than 5 days but under no circumstances shall the company’s liability for such leave exceed a total of 30 days in any one year.
27.6 Every effort will be made in arranging the time of taking leave to minimise any adverse effects on Modern Industries (WA) Pty Ltd’s operations and its ability to service the client(s) needs. This Schedule shall apply to all work carried out by employees of Modern Industries (WA) Pty Ltd on the facilities operated by Woodside Energy Ltd and covered by this Agreement and to the extent of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Schedule and any other provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Schedule shall apply.
Industrial Relations Training Leave. 45.1 The employer recognises the freedom of association rights of all employees, including the right to join a union.
45.2 The employer recognises the right of all employees to access meaningful union representation.
45.3 An employee with more than 12 months continuous service will be entitled to attend industrial relations training leave in order to further her/his understanding of the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 and associated workplace relations issues.
45.4 The training shall be provided by a provider nominated by the employee by way of formal application by the employee.
45.5 The employer shall not unreasonably refuse such applications.
45.6 The employer will provide for a maximum of 3 days training, paid at ordinary time, per year of employment for each employee.
45.7 The maximum number of employees attending a course or seminar at the same time will be one.
45.8 Leave granted to attend paid training shall not incur additional payment if the training coincides with the employee’s accrued day off in the nineteen day month or with any other paid leave.
45.9 In the event that there is disagreement between the employer and the employee about any matters pertaining to training the employee may utilise the dispute settlement procedure contained in this agreement at clause 9.
45.10 The employer acknowledges employees’ rights to freedom of association and supports the role of accredited union delegates within the workplace.
Industrial Relations Training Leave. 53.1. In support of the Company’s objective of improved consultative and negotiation processes around issues affecting its Employees, the Company may release without loss of ordinary time pay, an Employee who is elected as a Union Representative or as an Employee member of the Consultative Committee, to attend short trade Union training courses, provided that:
53.1.1. at least four (4) weeks’ notice is provided to the Company by the Union, of the nomination of the Employee to attend a relevant course, the details of the content/scope of the course and the dates and times of proposed attendance;
53.1.2. the scope of the course is such that it contributes to a better understanding of industrial relations. Courses conducted by or with the support of the Union shall be considered as contributing to a better understanding of industrial relations;
53.1.3. such absence will not adversely impact on the Company’s operational requirements;
53.1.4. the leave is within a Company-wide global maximum of seventy-two and one half (721/2) hours allowed for trade Union training purposes in any one (1) calendar year.
53.2. Where the above criteria are satisfied, Company approval will not unreasonably be withheld.
53.3. Nothing contained in this clause shall prevent the Company from agreeing to grant leave without loss of ordinary time pay to attend trade Union training in excess of the Company global maximum, where special circumstances exist.
53.4. The Company may from time to time support an Employee engaged on a Casual or Sessional basis who is elected as a Union Representative to attend short trade Union courses in furtherance of the Company’s objective of improved consultative and negotiation processes.
Industrial Relations Training Leave. 66.1. In order to encourage co-operative workplace relations, Maari Ma may grant an Employee nominated by the Union up to five (5) days unpaid trade union education leave per year to acquire knowledge and competencies in industrial relations to enable Employees to effectively participative and perform a representative role.
66.2. Maari Ma will grant Industrial Relations Training Leave so long as granting the leave does not unduly impact on service delivery or unduly affect the operational requirements. This leave is not cumulative.
Industrial Relations Training Leave. Council recognises that training is an important factor if Workplace Representatives are to operate effectively. Accordingly, Workplace Representatives shall be allowed up to a maximum of five days training in the first year, as a representative and a maximum of two days per year in subsequent years, provided reasonable notice is given to Council of the date of commencement of the training course, including an agenda with the times on which the course is to be conducted. Industrial Relations Training Leave shall be granted provided that Council is able to make adequate staffing arrangements during the period of such leave and will be allocated as part of the individual Employee’s training and personal development plan and expended from the individual’s training budget allocation.
Industrial Relations Training Leave. Employees covered by this Agreement that are duly elected/appointed as delegate shall be allowed up to 5 days' paid leave per annum to attend industrial relations training courses conducted by or approved by one of the unions party to this Agreement, provided that reasonable notice (minimum of 10 working days) has been given to the company and where operational activities can accommodate the absence. The Company may grant additional leave where additional training is regarded as beneficial to the enterprise. Absence granted for attendance under this provision will be with full pay, i.e. overtime, shift and penalty payments will not be included. Leave granted for this purpose will count as service for all purposes. Application for leave under this clause will not be unreasonably refused
Industrial Relations Training Leave. Employees covered by this agreement that are duly elected/appointed as employee representative/delegate shall be allowed up to 5 days’ paid leave per annum to attend industrial relations training courses conducted by a suitable provider, provided that reasonable notice has been given to the company. The company may grant additional leave where additional training is regarded as beneficial to the enterprise. A trade union is not a “suitable provider” for the purposes of this clause.
Industrial Relations Training Leave
