2.5 Trade Unions

The management of NCU Training recognises the right of employees to join a trade union.

Any employee may if he or she wishes:

• Belong to an independent trade union of his or her choice and take part in its activities
• Seek to hold office as an official of an independent trade union
• Have subscriptions to professional associations and/or trade unions deducted from his or her salary on written request to the management

An employee equally has the right not to join a trade union.

Management will allow reasonable time off with pay to the employee representative/s (shop steward/s) to carry out industrial relations duties, including local negotiation, representing members in grievance or disciplinary procedures, attending meetings, and attending training courses.