2.5 Trade Unions

Glin National College's management recognises employees' right to join a trade union.  

Any employee may if they wish:

• Belong to an independent trade union of their 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 trade unions deducted from their 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.