Trade Union facility time

This dataset shows staff time allocated to trade union activities.

Please note

• Data is recorded only for Convenors, Union Learn Representative (ULR) and the ULR Co-ordinator (ULRC) only.
• ULR (Headcount) had reduced to 7 (FTE) by 14/03/14. This equated to 0.76 FTE.
• Data is only recorded for Convenors, and the ULR Co-ordinator with specific allocation of hours for ULRs. In terms of paid time off this is mainly allowed for union duties and not activities.
• Total Estimate Spending = Number of FTE days spent on union activities x average salary divided by the total pay bill (Spend based on Basic salary in line with other reporting of union salary costs plus accommodation as required).
• Trade unions recognised  by Leeds City Council for the purpose of collective bargaining are Unison, GMB, Unite, UCATT, NUT, NAHT, NASUWT, ATL, ASCL.

Local Government Transparency Code 2015

• This is a key dataset which the government wants local authorities to publish.
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-transparency-code-2015