Mary ~ I believe the use of a state vehicle, and compensable travel time, to attend the class comes down to the nature and purpose of the class itself. Is the class job related or is it for personal benefit?
SEIU CBA Article 121.3 (Education Training, and Development) Section 1 states in part, “Employees may request or be directed to participate in job-related training, career development or educational programs for the purposes of enhancing job functionality or career development.”
Further, Section 2 states in part, “Employees who are directed to attend job-related training and/or educational programs, whether during working hours or not, shall have necessary costs and travel expenses paid or reimbursed by the Agency…”
Self-defense
SEIU CBA Article 121.3 (Education Training, and Development) Section 1 states in part, “Employees may request or be directed to participate in job-related training, career development or educational programs for the purposes of enhancing job functionality or career development.”
Further, Section 2 states in part, “Employees who are directed to attend job-related training and/or educational programs, whether during working hours or not, shall have necessary costs and travel expenses paid or reimbursed by the Agency…”
Self-defense