Response A1346320

Response to request for information

Reference

A1346320

Response date

25 January 2022

Request

Information for the financial year 2020-21, and from the start of financial year 2021 to 31 December 2021, for the following:

1. The total number (absolute number and full time equivalent) of local authority staff who are trade union representatives.
2. The total number (absolute number and full time equivalent) of trade union representatives who spend at least 50 per cent of their time on union duties.
3. The number of days spent on union duties by authority staff.

Response

1. The total number (absolute number and full time equivalent) of local authority staff who are trade union representatives.
   • 2020-21 - two, 2 FTE
   • 1 April to 31 December 2021 - two, 2 FTE
     
2. The total number (absolute number and full time equivalent) of trade union representatives who spend at least 50 per cent of their time on union duties.
   • 2020-21 - 0
   • 1 April to 31 December 2021 - 0
3. The number of days spent on union duties by authority staff.
   • 2020-21 - less than 0.5 days
   • 1 April to 31 December 2021 - Not yet calculated, processed annually at the end of the current financial year.

Information about Trades Union Facility Time is available on our website.