The rights of trade union reps
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Access to accommodation and facilities
Trade union representatives (‘reps’) are entitled to access to accommodation and facilities to carry out their trade union duties and training. This could include resources such as:
- meeting rooms
- telephones
- noticeboards
They’re not entitled to access to accommodation and facilities for union activities - for example, attending general meetings or voting in union elections.
How to access them
Reps must make a request to their employer to access accommodation and facilities. Requests should be reasonable.
Reps and employers should discuss and agree what reasonable access is.
Further information
Read the Acas Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities for more information about:
- the difference between trade union duties and activities
- what’s considered reasonable
- how to agree on reasonable access requests