Recognition Agreement
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Recognition Agreement
The Recognition and Procedure Agreement defines the relationship between the Nationwide Group and the Nationwide Group Staff Union (NGSU).
The NGSU has sole recognition rights to represent employees of Nationwide in matters relating to the negotiation and consultation of working terms and conditions. The Agreement provides collective rights for all employees in Career Families A – D and individual representation rights for employees in Career Family D.
Under the collective agreement, Nationwide and the NGSU agree changes to the terms and conditions of employees covered by the Agreement and these are incorporated into contracts of employment.
The Agreement sets out how both parties will work together and defines terms and conditions that are subject to ‘negotiation’ (including pay, working hours and holidays) and other issues over which consultation takes places.
The Agreement also details the support and facilities that are provide to the Union and its Officers and Representatives to enable them to carry out the work of the Union. This includes the agreed provisions of paid time off given to Union Representatives to carry out their duties.
You can read the Recognition Agreement in full here – Recognition Agreement
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