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ers' Union of Australia, W.A. Branch and Brownes Dairy Pty Ltd and Others. No.s 12 and 54 of 1992. SENIOR COMMISSIONER G.G. HALLIWELL. 13 April 1992. Order. HAVING heard Ms D. Blaskett on behalf of the v Mr J.N. Uphill on behalf of the

(1992) 72 WAIG Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 1992-04-13
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APPLICANT: ers' Union of Australia, W.A. Branch and Brownes Dairy Pty Ltd and Others. No.s 12 and 54 of 1992. SENIOR COMMISSIONER G.G. HALLIWELL. 13 April 1992. Order. HAVING heard Ms D. Blaskett on behalf of the
RESPONDENT: Mr J.N. Uphill on behalf of the
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[P]Right of entry (federal) [P]Right of entry (WA) [P]Annual leave [P]Long service leave (WA) [P]Long service leave (portable / federal) [P]Casual employee definition (s15A) [S]Wages — payment obligations [S]Overtime and penalty rates [S]Superannuation guarantee
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION. Industrial Relations Act 1979. The Federated Miscellaneous Workers' Union of Australia, W.A. Branch and Brownes Dairy Pty Ltd and Others. No.s 12 and 54 of 1992. SENIOR COMMISSIONER G.G. HALLIWELL. 13 April 1992. Order. HAVING heard Ms D. Blaskett on behalf of the Applicant and Mr J.N. Uphill on behalf of the Respondents, and by consent, the Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred on it under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 hereby orders — That the Dairy Factory Workers' Award 1982 be varied in accordance with the following Schedule and that such variation shall have effect from the beginning of the first pay period commencing on or after the 3rd day of April 1992. (Sgd.) G.G. HALLIWELL, [L.S.] Senior Commissioner. Schedule. 1. Clause 2. — Arrangement: Delete this Clause and insert in lieu thereof the following: 2. — Arrangement. 1. Title 1A. State Wage Principles 2. Arrangement 2A. Award Modernisation 3. Scope 4. Area 5. Term 6. Special Rates 7. Casual Employees 8. Leading Hands 9. Hours 10. Overtime 11. Meal Money 12. Saturday and Sunday Rates 13. Annual Leave 14. Public Holidays 15. Shift Work 16. Absence Through Sickness 17. Contract of Service 18. Mixed Functions 19. Right of Entry 20. Time and Wages Record 21. Payment of Wages 22. Protective Clothing 23. Under-Rate Employees 24. Breakdowns 25. Junior Employee's Certificate 26. Bereavement Leave 27. Long Service Leave 28. Vehicle Allowance 29. Wages 30. Definitions 31. Maternity Leave 32. Part-Time Employees 33. Settlement of Disputes Procedure 34. Superannuation Appendix A —Long Service Leave Schedule of Respondents 2. Clause 2A. — State Wage Principles —September 1989: Delete this Clause. 3. Clause 2B. —Award Modernisation and Enterprise Consultation: Delete this clause and insert in lieu the following: 2A. — Award Modernisation and Enterprise Consultation. (1) The parties to this award are committed to co- operating positively to increase the efficiency and produc- tivity of the industry, and to enhance the career opportunities and job security of employees in the industry. (2) At each plant or enterprise a consultative mechanism may be established by the employer, or shall be established upon request by the employees or their Union. The consultative mechanism and procedure shall be appropriate to the size, structure and needs of that plant or enterprise and shall be agreed between the employer and the Union. (3) Where a consultative mechanism is established, it will be free to address any matter which is consistent with the objectives of subclause (1) of this clause. (4) Discussions that take place will have regard to the following requirements: (a) the changes sought shall not affect provisions reflecting State standards; (b) the majority of employees affected by any proposed change at the plant or enterprise must genuinely agree to the change; (c) any agreement shall not, in the context of a total package, provide for a set of conditions of a lesser standard than that provided by the award and no employee shall have a lesser income as a result of the conditions proposed for in the agreement; (d) the Union must be a party to any agreement which affects the wages and/or conditions of employ- ment of employees; (e) the Union shall not unreasonably oppose any agreement; (f) any agreement relating to award matters shall be subject to approval by the