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 are required to submit data relating to the use of facility time in their organisation. The reporting period is 1 April to 31 March with submissions due by 31 July.

For further information, see: 

• Supporting Guidance for the Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017 (PDF) [710KB] (opens new window)
• GOV.UK - Public-sector trade union facility time data (opens new window)