Trade Union Access Requests

Our Approach to Union Right of Access

TIMES24 is committed to engaging openly, constructively and pragmatically with any trade union right of access request where its reasonable, appropriate, and necessary.

We will consider each request fairly and work collaboratively with the relevant trade union to agree appropriate arrangements that are practical for TIMES24, respectful of our colleagues and consistent with the statutory Code of Practice on the Right of Trade Unions to Access Workplaces.

Our aim is to reach clear and workable access agreements that support meaningful engagement with colleagues while taking account of our operational requirements and the effective running of our workplaces.

We will approach requests in good faith, with a focus on constructive dialogue, reasonable arrangements and achieving an outcome that works for everyone.

Please complete the form below to request access

Our Approach to Union Right of Access

TIMES24 is committed to engaging openly, constructively and pragmatically with any trade union right of access request where its reasonable, appropriate, and necessary.

We will approach requests in good faith, with a focus on constructive dialogue, reasonable arrangements and achieving an outcome that works for everyone.

Please complete the form below to request access

Name of Trade Union *

Certificate of Independence *

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Please attach a copy of the certificate.

Reference Number *

Official(s) Information *The Trade Union should indicate above which address is the relevant one for the employer to respond to for future correspondence or negotiations.

Trade Union Official(s) Submitting the Access Request on Behalf of the Trade Union: *Name(s), Address / Email:

Trade Union Official(s) Authorised to Conduct Negotiations for an Access Agreement on Behalf of the Trade Union *Name(s), Address/Email

A Contact for Futher Information *Name(s), Address/Email

Trade Union Official(s) Who Would Have Responsibility for the Requested Access Under the Proposed Access Agreement *Name(s), Address/Email, To, Employer Name, Employer Address, Date

Purpose of Access *State the purpose of the access request, in line with section 70ZA(6) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. For example: - To meet, support, represent, recruit, or organise workers (whether or not they are members of a trade union) - To facilitate collective bargaining

Description of the Workers *A general description of the workers to which access is being sought:

Types of Access Required *

Please state below if the access is to be on one or more occasions. *

Please provide a description of the access being sought. An example may be access to a private room once per week or month. *

Reasons why the access set out above is being requested. This includes if this is an application to multiple sites and the rationale for why the Trade Union is applying for multiple sites in one request. *

Location(s) for Physical Access *If physical access is requested, specify and/or describe the workplace(s) involved (so far as known).

Assistance the Trade Union Will Need *Provide details of any assistance the TU anticipates they will need from the employer to facilitate the access. For example, this might be a room.

Frequency of Access *Specify the frequency and duration of each occasion of access requested and the reasons for each.

Practical Information for the Visit *Provide contact details for the trade union official responsible for the access (e.g., email address or alternative contact information).

Notice Period *State the notice period the trade union will give between access being agreed and the first access taking place, as well as arrangements for notice for subsequent visits.

Contact for Further Information *Name, Position, Email, Phone Number

Repeat of a Recent Request For Access Where the access request is a repeat of a recent request and is substantially the same and concerns the same workers, please provide; a. A statement that this is a repeat of a previous request for access with the date of that previous request; and b. Where the trade union and the employer agreed in writing terms for access but not before the end of the negotiation period. A copy of the agreed terms either within the request or as an attached document.

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