A Full Bench of Fair Work Australia has confirmed that protected industrial action ballots can be granted in circumstances where an employer has not agreed to bargain and there is no majority support determination in place. Protected industrial action ballot orders will generally be made if the applicant is genuinely trying to reach agreement with […]
http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb3377.htm No need for a union to bargain in good faith before they initiate strike action A Full Bench of Fair Work Australia has confirmed that protected industrial action ballots can be granted in circumstances where an employer has not agreed to bargain and there is no majority support determination in place. Protected industrial action […]
FWA Full Bench does not allow the buying out (annualising) of LSL as part of an enterprise agreement. http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb1537.htm The Inco agreement included a clause that incorporated into salaries an amount in respect of long service leave and extinguishing entitlement to long service leave or long service leave payments on termination. Intervening unions argued this […]
The Inco agreement included a clause that incorporated into salaries an amount in respect of long service leave and extinguishing entitlement to long service leave or long service leave payments on termination. Intervening unions argued this was in contravention of section 55 of the Act as the clause is “detrimental” to employees’ rights pursuant to […]
A party can be genuinely trying to reach agreement even if you have not fully particularised its major claims. http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb1686.htm In this case, the MUA began negotiations with the shipping industry about a log of claims. The MUA indicated it was prepared to negotiate individually with the employer on some of the matters in its […]
In this case, the MUA began negotiations with the shipping industry about a log of claims. The union indicated it was prepared to negotiate individually with the employer on some of the matters in its industry log of claims, and three meetings were held between the union and the employer before the union sought a […]
Ross Clarke has more than a decade’s experience in the enterprise bargaining room.
The knowledge and skill he has acquired in this time has enabled him to develop a highly sophisticated planning and process model for successful enterprise bargaining. This proven methodology delivers results across all industries including distribution, hospitality, banking, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications and gaming.
“Ross’s knowledge of industrial relations and his ability to understand how and when to communicate internally with government; and with the media were instrumental in guiding the Association’s successful response to the campaign.”
Patrick Griffin OAM, Australian Hotels Association
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