Submission 58 - GM Holden Ltd - Australia's Automotive ...

Appendix C: Holden EBA Variation 2013 Details
Details of EBA changes Holden discussed with its unions and put to a vote of the
workforce:
Removal of all but four references (previously 32) to having to obtain union
agreement on matters regarding the operation of the business. Where
agreement is still required disputes are now able to be resolved by Fair Work
Wage freeze for 2013, 2014, 2015 and up until November 2016
Removal of 3% wage increase due 15 November 2013
Gain sharing remain in place for 2013 paid in 2014 of up to a maximum of 2%
Manufacturing productivity bonus based on manufacturing metrics
determined by manufacturing leadership for 2014 paid in 2015 of up to a
maximum of 3%
Manufacturing productivity bonus based on manufacturing metrics
determined by manufacturing leadership for 2015 paid in 2016 of up to a
maximum of 3%
Removal of skill enhancement from supervisory and technical employees
Removal of qualification payments from supervisory and technical employees
Simplified wage structures
New hire wage/fixed term/3 rd party /casual rate set at $21.50 (industry
average $23.40)
All RDO/PDO may be rostered or programmed
Christmas closedown to be scheduled in accordance with customer
requirements
Requirement for employees to work daily overtime to ensure attainment of
the daily build schedule
Requirement for employees to work a Saturday overtime shift on the
provision of seven days’ notice
Removal of restrictions on the use and duration of casuals, fixed termers and
employees employed by Holden
The workforce and unions will actively support initiatives which improve
productivity, efficiency, flexibility the attainment of GMS and BIQ III,IV and V
The workforce and unions will work together with management to achieve
Holden’s productivity and continuous improvement objectives.
Daily interplant transfer as required
Random Drug and Alcohol testing
Elimination of Journey Accident Gap Insurance
Elimination of red circled historical payments
Voluntary Separation Package cap for new employees set at 52 weeks
inclusive of notice