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Time off for trade union activities
If you have trade union responsibilities, you are entitled to additional time off.
You can take paid time off to represent branch members, attend meetings and other related trade union (TU) activities if you're a recognised:
- trade union shop steward
- health and safety representative
- learning representative
Paid time off may also be granted for any training necessary for the trade union role undertaken. Branch members may be given paid time off to attend the branch annual general meeting (AGM).
How much time off you can take
Subject to the operational requirements, reasonable paid time off will be allowed for you to travel to and attend meetings and activities that fall within your normal working pattern.
If an employee is on a term-time only contract and is required to undertake trade union duties outside of their normal working hours, appropriate arrangements for pay or paid time off in lieu will apply if a full-time employee would have been paid during this time.
Once you have agreed your time off with your manager, you should book your time off in My Oracle under 'other paid leave'. Then choose the ‘other policy-based paid leave' option.
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