Enterprise Bargaining

I am pleased to advise that the Monash University Enterprise Agreement (Trades and Services Staff – Building and Metal Trades Staff) 2009 has now been approved by Commissioner Gooley of Fair Work Australia to commence operation from 26 July 2010.  This follows the approval of the Agreement in the staff vote conducted on 10 June 2010.

The implementation of the Agreement will include:

• Payment of salary increases of 16.5% over the life of the Agreement;
• The increase and automatic adjustment of special rates;
• An increase in the fortnightly Electrician and Plumber allowances to $30.00 from 26 July 2010; and

Significant improvements in parental and carer’s leave entitlements

I would once again like to thank the building and metal trades and services staff of the university for their support of the Agreement and look forward to their continuing support in the implementation of the Agreement.

Should you require any further information or assistance regarding the new Agreement, please contact the staff of the Workplace Relations Branch on extension 29661 or via e-mail to ebfeedback@adm.monash.edu.au.

As you will be aware, a staff vote for the approval of the proposed Monash University Enterprise Agreement (Trades and Services Staff – Building and Metal Trades Staff) 2009 took place today.

I would like to advise that 22 votes were cast and all were in favour of the Agreement.  This is a very encouraging result and indicates a high degree of support for the new Agreement.

The university will now prepare to lodge an application for approval of the Agreement by Fair Work Australia.  Although the Agreement has been approved by a staff vote, it will not commence operation until it is approved by Fair Work Australia and the Monash University Enterprise Agreement (Trades and Services Staff – Building and Metal Trades Staff and Grounds and Gardening Staff) 2005 will continue to apply in the interim.

I would like to thank all building and metal trades and services staff for their support of the vote and the new Agreement.

Andrew Picouleau
Deputy Divisional Director
Human Resources