Guam § 5117 - Provision for Union Leader Release Time.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5117 — Provision for Union Leader Release Time., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5117. Provision for Union Leader Release Time.
(a) Legislative Findings. I Liheslaturan Guåhan finds that existing
union contracts with the Guam Community College and the University of
Guam provide for release time for the president of the union to address
issues related to their collective bargaining unit. I Liheslaturan Guåhan
further finds that such release time can be leave without pay and that it is in
the interests of the public and the employees that such a policy of permitting
release time be uniform throughout the government of Guam.
(b) Authorization for Release time. Any government of Guam employee
who is a President or head of a union representing a recognized collective
bargaining unit of the government of Guam shall be provided release time
for the purpose stipulated in this Section and shall have their assigned work
duties adjusted accordingly. This release time does not have to be paid leave
and shall be used to conduct union-related business, and to address issues
important to their respective collective bargaining units. The
President/Union head may not use this release time for union organizing
efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5117
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5117 cover?
Section 5117 ("Provision for Union Leader Release Time.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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