Common use of Union Delegate Training Clause in Contracts

Union Delegate Training. 9.4.1 A Union Delegates (with more than 12 months continuous service), with approval of the union, and upon application to the Employer in writing, will be granted leave with pay up to a maximum of 3 days each year, noncumulative, to increase skills and expertise in: 9.4.1.1 Representing members in bargaining; 9.4.1.2 Representing the interests of members to the Employer and industrial tribunals; 9.4.1.3 Consulting with union members and other Employees for whom the delegate is a bargaining representative; 9.4.1.4 Participating in the operation of the union; 9.4.1.5 Addressing new Employees about the benefits of union membership after they commence with the Employer. 9.4.2 The written application to the Employer must include the nature, content and duration of the course to be attended, and the application is made as early as practicable and not less than two (2) weeks before the training. 9.4.3 The granting of leave pursuant to this clause will be subject to the Employer being able to make adequate staffing arrangements amongst current Employees during the period of such leave. The Employer will not use this subclause to avoid an obligation under this clause. 9.4.4 Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause, will count as service for all purposes of this Agreement. 9.4.5 Each Employee on leave approved in accordance with this clause, will be paid all ordinary time earnings. For the purpose of this subclause "ordinary time earnings" for an Employee means the ordinary rate of pay, any over-Agreement payment, superannuation and shift loading, which otherwise would have been payable. 9.4.6 All expenses (such as travel, accommodation and meals) associated with or incurred by the Employee attending a training course as provided in this clause will be the responsibility of the Employee or the Union/s. 9.4.7 An Employee may be required to provide confirmation of attendance at the course to qualify for payment of leave. 9.4.8 An Employee granted leave pursuant to this clause will, upon request, inform the Employer of the nature of the course attended and their observations on it. 9.4.9 In the event of a disagreement arising from this clause, the dispute settlement procedures, as outlined in this Agreement shall apply. 9.4.10 Nothing in this clause authorises the delegate to prejudice non-members in their employment or authorises the Employer to discriminate against non-members.

Union Delegate Training. 9.4.1 A Union Delegates (with more than 12 months continuous service), with approval of the union, and upon application to the Employer in writing, will be granted leave with pay up to a maximum of 3 days each year, noncumulative, to increase skills and expertise in: 9.4.1.1 Representing members in bargaining; 9.4.1.2 Representing the interests of members to the Employer and industrial tribunals; 9.4.1.3 Consulting with union members and other Employees for whom the delegate is a bargaining representative; 9.4.1.4 Participating in the operation of the union; 9.4.1.5 94.1.5 Addressing new Employees about the benefits of union membership after they commence with the Employer. 9.4.2 The written application to the Employer must include the nature, content and duration of the course to be attended, and the application is made as early as practicable and not less than two (2) weeks before the training. 9.4.3 The granting of leave pursuant to this clause will be subject to the Employer being able to make adequate staffing arrangements amongst current Employees during the period of such leave. The Employer will not use this subclause to avoid an obligation under this clause. 9.4.4 Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause, will count as service for all purposes of this Agreement. 9.4.5 Each Employee on leave approved in accordance with this clause, will be paid all ordinary time earnings. For the purpose of this subclause "ordinary time earnings" for an Employee means the ordinary rate of pay, any over-Agreement payment, superannuation and shift loading, which otherwise would have been payable. 9.4.6 All expenses (such as travel, accommodation and meals) associated with or incurred by the Employee attending a training course as provided in this clause will be the responsibility of the Employee or the Union/s. 9.4.7 An Employee may be required to provide confirmation of attendance at the course to qualify for payment of leave. 9.4.8 An Employee granted leave pursuant to this clause will, upon request, inform the Employer of the nature of the course attended and their observations on it. 9.4.9 In the event of a disagreement arising from this clause, the dispute settlement procedures, as outlined in this Agreement shall apply. 9.4.10 Nothing in this clause authorises the delegate to prejudice non-members in their employment or authorises the Employer to discriminate against non-members.