Trade unions
We recognise the importance of informing and consulting our staff and their representatives, and value a good working relationship with trade unions.
3 trade unions represent our staff:
Trade union facility time
Facility time is paid time-off during working hours for trade union representatives to carry out trade union duties. All public-sector organisations that employ more than 49 full-time employees must send details to the government about the use of facility time in their organisation.
The table below shows facility time and spending estimates for 2023/24. Estimates are based on the number of full-time equivalent days spent on union duties multiplied by the average salary of all staff.
| Trade union facilities | Total |
|---|---|
| Staff who are union representatives, including general, learning and health and safety | 9 |
| Full-time equivalent staff who are union representatives, including general, learning and health and safety | 1.21 |
| Staff who devote at least 50% of their time to union duties | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent staff who devote 100% of their time to union duties | 1 |
| Basic estimate of spending on unions | £57,420 |
| Basic estimate of spending on unions as a percentage of the total pay bill | 0.06% |
Details of Thurrock Council's trade union facility time, along with details of other organisations, are also published at GOV.UK: public-sector trade union facility time data.