Ross Clarke
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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Email ross@workrelations.com.au
L3, 97 Pacific Hwy
North Sydney
Australia
Broken Hill Town Employees Union
/in Initiating Bargaining /by rosshttp://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwa4331.htm The consequences of signing a majority support petition does not need to be explained to employees The union (Broken Hill Town Employees Union) made application to FWA for a majority support determination (section 236) at Medirest. To make a determination FWA need to be satisfied that a majority of employees want to bargain. The […]
It is not capricious to provide advice to non-union reps
/in Bargaining Research /by rossThe negotiations at Patties for an agreement involved the NUW, the employer and some non-union employee bargaining representatives. During the bargaining process the NUW sent a letter to the non-union employee bargaining representatives seeking a copy of their appointment as a bargaining representative; a copy of any claims/improvements they sought; and their contact details. Concerned […]
NUW v Patties
/in The Bargaining Process /by rossHyperlink to NUW v Patties It is not capricious to provide advice to non-union reps in response to a union letter seeking information from reps The negotiations at Patties for an agreement involved the NUW, the employer and some non-union employee bargaining representatives. During the bargaining process the NUW sent a letter to the non-union […]
FWA reminds employers to ensure they adopt good processes in rolling out proposed agreements
/in Agreement Approval /by rossIn this case the employer, in rolling out the proposed agreement to employees, used a letter to explain the terms of the agreement (section 180(5)). This letter was found to be deficient in that it did not explain some award conditions employees would be forgoing. The Deputy President stated that, in her view, access to […]
Fresarm Enterprise Agreement
/in Agreement Approval /by rossFresarm Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2011 FWA reminds employers to ensure they adopt good processes in rolling out proposed agreements In this case the employer, in rolling out the proposed agreement to employees, used a letter to explain the terms of the agreement (section 180(5)). This letter was found to be deficient in that it […]
Limitations on availability of overtime shifts for part time employees not discriminatory due to working patterns
/in Bargaining Research /by rossOn 10 June 2011, Commissioner Raffaelli approved the Qantas ASU Agreement, despite objections from two employee bargaining representatives that terms of the enterprise agreement were discriminatory and unlawful terms. The enterprise agreement includes limitations on hours of work for part time employees and gives preference for overtime shifts to full time employees. The employees argued […]
Qantas ASU Agreement
/in Agreement Approval /by rossAustralian Services Union (Qantas Airways Limited) Agreement 9 [2011] FWA 3632– 10 June 2011 Limitations on availability of overtime shifts for part time employees not discriminatory due to working patterns On 10 June 2011, Commissioner Raffaelli approved the Qantas ASU Agreement, despite objections from two employee bargaining representatives that terms of the enterprise agreement were […]
Union official can be bargaining representative even if union not covered
/in The Bargaining Process /by rossBill Tracey, Assistant Secretary of the MUA (Maritime Union of Australia) in Western Australia sought bargaining orders to the effect that Technip recognise his status as an appointed bargaining representative of employees. The employees were casuals employed on ROVs (remotely operated sub sea vehicles) in the offshore oil and gas industry. The MUA does not […]