The University acknowledges the benefits to be gained from trade union membership and recognises UCU, UNISON and UNITE for these purposes. It is committed to working in partnership with Trade Union colleagues in order to achieve fair, equal and beneficial development of the University. In support of this aim, and in accordance with employment legislation, the University provides time off for trade union representatives.

This is outlined in the agreement on Time Off and Facilities for Trade Union Duties and Activities and reported in accordance with the requirements of the Trade Union Act 2016 for the period 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024 as follows:

Number of relevant union officials	55 (48.69 full-time equivalent)
Full-time equivalent employee number (as at 31 March 2024)	5592
Percentage of time spent on facility time	0% - 0 1 to 50% - 55 (22.33 full-time equivalent) 51 to 99% - 0 100% - 0
Percentage of pay bill spent on facility time
Total cost of facility time	£107,148
Total pay bill	£306,087,000
% of total pay bill spent on facility time	0.4%
The number of hours spent by employees, who were relevant union officials, during the relevant period on paid trade union activities.	3257.75
Time spent on trade union activities as percentage of total paid facility time hours	100%