Trade union leave

Employee representatives of recognised trade unions and staff associations may be granted paid time off work for trade union duties. To find out if a union or staff association is recognised, contact your local HR or Employee Relations department.

Your manager will decide whether or not to approve the time off. Such leave requests are dependent on service needs being met.

Attending conferences and meetings

Representatives may be given special leave with pay to attend conferences and meetings.

The following time limits apply.

Association and union meetings

For association and union meetings:

• 2 days a year for annual delegate conferences
• 1 day a year for special delegate conference
• 20 days a year for executive meetings

Conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions

For annual conferences and special delegate conferences:

• no time limit for annual conferences and special delegate conferences

Special leave should include time off for getting to and from meetings and conferences.

How to apply

You should apply for trade union leave at least 2 weeks before it is due to start.

Apply on HR and Payroll Self Service.

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