Union reps

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Dear City of Bristol College,

Can you tell me.

1. How many trade union reps are there working at the college?
2. How much time do reps get for their union duties?
3. How many full time union reps are there?
4. Can you give me a copy of your handbook or any other documents you have in relation to the duties performed by union reps?

Yours faithfully,

Abdul Hai

Corporate Services, City of Bristol College

Dear Abdul Hai,

Thank you for your FOI request to City of Bristol College.

I can confirm that we have received the request and will provide a response as soon as possible and no later than 20 working days.

Kind regards,

Corporate Services
City of Bristol College
PO Box 2887, Bristol, BS2 2BB

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Corporate Services, City of Bristol College

Dear Abdul Hai,

 

Thank you for your email dated 18 October regarding your FOI request to
City of Bristol College.

 

We have answered the questions below.

 

Please note on question one we are waiting for information and will
respond to you as soon as we can once the data is provided.

 

I trust this answers your query but if you are not satisfied that your FOI
has been answered please email us at
[1][email address] within 14 days.

 

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request you have the
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 1. How many trade union reps are there working at the college?

We are awaiting the results of the trade union annual general meetings
where reps are confirmed. We will provide the number once received.

 

 2. How much time do reps get for their union duties?

1.5 FTE (full time equivalent) time for trade union activities / 55
working hours' worth of duties.

 

 3. How many full time union reps are there?

No-one carries out their representative duties in a full time capacity.

 

 4. Can you give me a copy of your handbook or any other documents you
have in relation to the duties performed by union reps?

The duties are related to the following areas:

 

o Pay
o Terms and conditions of employment
o Sickness, maternity and other leave of absence
o Staff disciplinary, grievance and capability procedures
o Clarification, monitoring and interpretation of collective agreements
o Matters relating to the engagement or non-engagement, suspension or
termination of employment, including recruitment procedures and
redundancy and dismissal arrangements
o Other issues relevant to the promotion of efficiency within the
College and the management of staff
o Staff development and training
o Working practices and allocation of work duties (including job
grading, job descriptions, flexible working and work-life balance)
o Equal opportunities and diversity
o Time off and Facilities for Trade Union representatives
o Health, safety and welfare matters
o Mergers and acquisitions of other institutions and businesses
o Union membership, including involvement in induction of new staff

 

Kind regards,

 

Corporate Services,

City of Bristol College,

[3][email address]

0117 312 5006

 

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