Conditions applying in common to all trades and services staff

This Part shall apply in common to all trades and services staff except where otherwise expressly provided.

Section 6 - Miscellaneous Items

61. Shop Stewards

61.1 A staff member appointed shop steward in the shop or department in which he is employed shall, upon notification thereof to the University, be recognised as the accredited representative of the union to which he/she belongs, and he/she shall be allowed the necessary time during working hours to interview the University's relevant representative(s) on matters affecting staff members whom he/she represents.

61.2 Subject to the prior approval of the University an accredited shop steward shall be allowed at a place designated by the University a reasonable period of time during working hours to interview a duly accredited union official of the union to which he/she belongs on legitimate union business.