The Government Travel Committee reviews the Government Travel Directive and the Commuting Assistance Directive and hears final level grievances on these authorities, when required by the Executive Committee. The Committee also recommends changes to various rates and premiums on a periodic basis.
Committee Advisor: Karen Kruger
Quarterly Report to the National Joint Council (March 2024)
Regular activities:
- The Committee has met twice (2) since the last Council meeting.
Cyclical review activities:
- The Committee has conducted cyclical review activities during their regular meetings. The Committee continues to discuss and co-develop revisions to the Directive.
Outstanding item(s):
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Eight (8) grievances:
- Four (4) related to travel expenses; two (2) are in abeyance pending an FPSLREB decision on related grievances, one (1) is scheduled to be heard in March and one (1) is in analysis.
- One (1) related to the application of the Directive is scheduled to be heard in April.
- One (1) related to additional business expenses is in the process of being scheduled.
- One (1) related to Private Accommodation Allowance is in the process of being scheduled.
- One (1) related to Commuting Assistance is in analysis.
Next meeting: May 9, 2024