AN140152 – Jewellers and Watchmakers Award - State 2003

11.4 TRADE UNION TRAINING LEAVE

11.4.1 Upon application to the employer by the accredited employee representative which is endorsed by the relevant Industrial Organisation and on giving at least one month's notice, such employee shall be granted up to 5 working days leave (non-cumulative) on ordinary pay each calendar year to attend courses and seminars conducted by the relevant Union:

Provided that an employee who has so applied for such leave has at least 12 months' service with a current employer prior to trade union training leave being granted.

11.4.2 The granting of such leave shall be subject to the convenience of the employer and will not unduly affect the operations of the employer.

11.4.3 The scope, content and level of the course shall be such as to contribute to a better understanding of industrial relations within the employer's operations.

11.4.4 The employer may make may seek to verify with those employees who have been released on leave to satisfy the employer that such employees actually attend such leave.

11.4.5 Such paid leave will not affect other leave granted to employees under this Award.

11.4.6 Clause 11.4 shall not apply to employers who employ fewer than 15 employees covered by this Award.