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IR legislation a major step forward for workersThe passage of the Federal Government’s Fair Work Bill will give workers new legal rights and protections as part of an historic overhaul of our nation’s workplace laws.
The Fair Work Bill focuses on strong rights for workers to collectively bargain and be represented by their union.
Labor’s proposed IR system will be based on collective bargaining, driving better wages and conditions and at the same time delivering higher productivity in our workplaces.
The industrial umpire will back up these rights with the power to step in and settle disputes where it is clear that an independent umpire is required.
Low paid employees such as cleaners, childcare workers, community sector, hospitality workers and other workers in low paid industries can bargain with their employers for higher wages and improved conditions.
The courts will also be given a new role in overseeing the application of awards and the National Employment Standards, providing a strong deterrent against the infringement of workers’ rights and entitlements. Employers can face court-imposed injunctions, penalties and a wide range of orders.
The Federal Labor Government has already banned the further use of Australian Workplace Agreements, while those still in operation will be allowed to run their course, they will have to comply with the national standards. Unions would like the Government to go further and guarantee that those remaining AWAs that cut overtime or penalty rates are removed from our workplaces.
Unfair dismissal rights will be returned for all Australian workers . This is an essential change which will bring fairness back into our workplaces and especially help protect young and other vulnerable workers.
After more than a million award workers saw their real wages decline under the Howard Government’s so-called Fair Pay Commission, Labor’s Fair Work Bill will also restore fairness and transparency to the setting of minimum wages.
Members should note that the Union will continue to pursue its safe rates campaign specific to the transport industry during 2009.
The Fair Work Bill focuses on strong rights for workers to collectively bargain and be represented by their union.
Labor’s proposed IR system will be based on collective bargaining, driving better wages and conditions and at the same time delivering higher productivity in our workplaces.
The industrial umpire will back up these rights with the power to step in and settle disputes where it is clear that an independent umpire is required.
Low paid employees such as cleaners, childcare workers, community sector, hospitality workers and other workers in low paid industries can bargain with their employers for higher wages and improved conditions.
The courts will also be given a new role in overseeing the application of awards and the National Employment Standards, providing a strong deterrent against the infringement of workers’ rights and entitlements. Employers can face court-imposed injunctions, penalties and a wide range of orders.
The Federal Labor Government has already banned the further use of Australian Workplace Agreements, while those still in operation will be allowed to run their course, they will have to comply with the national standards. Unions would like the Government to go further and guarantee that those remaining AWAs that cut overtime or penalty rates are removed from our workplaces.
Unfair dismissal rights will be returned for all Australian workers . This is an essential change which will bring fairness back into our workplaces and especially help protect young and other vulnerable workers.
After more than a million award workers saw their real wages decline under the Howard Government’s so-called Fair Pay Commission, Labor’s Fair Work Bill will also restore fairness and transparency to the setting of minimum wages.
Members should note that the Union will continue to pursue its safe rates campaign specific to the transport industry during 2009.
