May 2002
At a meeting between Natfhe and
management on 24 May 2002 it was agreed that the university would
continue with allocation of 900 hours time for trade union duties
for Natfhe. Both sides reaffirmed the 1998 Joint Statement agreed
at ACAS, in particular the following clause:
"It is recognised that in certain circumstances events will
occur which will necessitate emergency meetings. However in general
meetings will be scheduled during term time".
Accordingly Natfhe will use their best endeavours to adhere to
the spirit of this clause.
This agreement terminates the dispute over time for trade
union duties.