3.12 Trade Union Training Leave

3.12 TRADE UNION TRAINING LEAVE

3.12.1 The University will grant up to seven (7) days per annum of leave (on full pay) each calendar year to authorised union delegates for the purposes of them undertaking trade union training, development and other related educative activities. The management of Trade Union Training Leave will be in accordance with the University’s policy and procedures for Trade Union Training and Development Leave.

The granting of Trade Union Training Leave is in addition to the provisions of Community Service Leave. Further, staff members who are authorised delegates may also apply for developmental opportunities in accordance with the general provisions of section 4 of this Agreement.

3.12.2 Trade Union Training Leave is non-cumulative and is subject to normal leave provisions, including approval by the staff member’s supervisor in circumstances where it is mutually convenient for the staff member and the University for the leave to be taken.