Trade Union Representatives - FOI Response Register

1. the current number of accredited trade union representatives for each health trade union specifying the number who are stewards, health and safety reps and learning reps. 
2. the current number of i) stewards ii) health and safety reps and iii) learning reps for each health trade union who have facility time.
3. the current whole time equivalent (WTE) of facility time for each trade union for i) stewards ii) health and safety reps and iii) learning reps
4. for each health trade union, the current total headcount number in rep roles, the total number with facility time,  and the current whole time equivalent (WTE) of facility time. Please de-duplicate the totals to reflect that some staff hold more than one role.

NHS Shetland, as a small organisation, allows staff-side representatives to agree facilities time with their line managers as needed.  This time should be recorded on SSTS on a monthly basis. While weekly data is unavailable, a total of 126.55 hours were recorded in 2024/25, though this is believed to be under-representation. The Board funds our Employee Director two days per week (0.4 WTE). Staff-side reps are encouraged at least annually to record not only meeting attendance but also time spent preparing, reading papers, and consulting members. Additionally, NHS Shetland supports non-union staff who act as staff supporters or lay committee members, ensuring their time is also recognised and paid.

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Please provide anonymised for each steward from each health trade union, the current per week of

5.  total facility time hours
6.  facility hours allocated to partnership role and
7. facility hours allocated to case work. 

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8. Please provide anonymised for each health and safety rep from each health trade union the current per week of
9.  total facility time hours
10.  facility hours allocated to partnership role and
11.  facility hours allocated to case work. 

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12. Please provide anonymised for each learning rep from each health trade union the current per week of
13.  total facility time hours
14.  facility hours allocated to partnership role and
15. facility hours allocated to case work.

 A sample table is provided below to assist with providing this information.

Please provide the following total figures for each health trade union for facility time for trade union representatives:

16. the total number of hours per week
17. the average number of hours per week

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