ENTERPRISE BARGAINING – THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK by Amanda Swayn
As we head into another round of bargaining with the major employers, it is a perfect time to refresh your knowledge on the basics. The Fair Work Act 2009 establishes a set of clear rules and obligations about how this process is to occur, including rules about bargaining, the content of enterprise agreements, and how […]
FOCUSED ON THE BIG PICTURE by Bryan Evans
Enterprise agreements are a major opportunity for unions to deliver for members. Working together we create a formidable force against otherwise multinational employers to get the job done. Mid-year, the enterprise agreements covering the major public transport operators will be up for negotiation. This is always our chance to control the quality of our jobs, […]
DRAMATIC START TO 2023 by Victor Moore
2023 has begun quite abruptly for Metro Station Staff who have endured many serious events. The rapid return of fine-weather passengers to the rail network has led to several safety issues including a frightening increase in assaults and abuse directed towards station staff. At Flinders Street Station, station staff have been punched, shoved, or threatened […]
READY TO FIGHT: EA BARGAINING TO GET UNDERWAY by Vik Sharma
The RTBU has spent the past few months doing the grunt work for the big year that lies ahead. With all major public transport enterprise agreements up in 2023, now is our chance to make our mark in a post-pandemic world. Last year we started the process of identifying key claims by reaching out to […]
