In Memory of Greg Harvey - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW
In Memory of Greg Harvey - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW
In Memory of Greg Harvey - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW
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<strong>In</strong>dustrial NotesPacific National<strong>Union</strong> CollectiveAgreementCommoney’reClausesdreaming!After a number <strong>of</strong> meetings over several months,Members<strong>and</strong> undertakings made on how to proceed consistentlywith new agreements for all business divisions, PacificNational has done an about face, causing more delays progressing negotiations.The RTBU had previously advised Pacific National thatRTBU Branch Secretary Nick Lewockithe common core conditions for all <strong>of</strong> the new agreementstold <strong>Rail</strong> & Road that he was particularly(current agreements expire on 30 June 2009) across Coal,<strong>In</strong>termodal <strong>and</strong> Bulk Products should be identical, <strong>and</strong>negotiated nationally <strong>and</strong> then inserted into each <strong>of</strong> thebusiness group agreements as Part A <strong>of</strong> each agreement.The common clauses have been compiled from existingagreements, <strong>and</strong> minor variations have been identified t<strong>of</strong>orm one set <strong>of</strong> common clauses. These include clausesompared covering to what matters such as Health <strong>and</strong> Safety, Contract<strong>of</strong> Employment, General Rostering Provisions, Leave,Termination <strong>of</strong> Employment, <strong>and</strong> Dispute Procedures. Thisapproach was developed to allow negotiations to focus onthe specific <strong>Bus</strong>iness Group issues, <strong>and</strong> provide a moret means we’re allincredible valuestreamlined process <strong>of</strong> inserting the same common clausesinto all final agreements.Due to the delays from the company in commencingnegotiations around the common clauses, it was decided toview hold Smart <strong>of</strong>f <strong>In</strong>vestor negotiations on the other clauses for the businessst value groups health until funds’ the common clauses have been finalised.Healthy The Covers situation as has now reached a deadlock, with thecompany changing its original positions, now claiming thatthey would require an 18 month wage freeze, while stillwanting to reduce working conditions, due to the globalTBU members,gift valued financial to crisis. They have also done a backflip on whatmatters they will accept as common clauses.As reported previously in <strong>Rail</strong> <strong>and</strong> Road, the RTBU hasdiscussed the negotiations with delegates from the varioussectors, <strong>and</strong> have established campaign <strong>and</strong> negotiatingamazing savings!teams for each <strong>of</strong> the negotiations. We will now have totake these latest developments back to these groups <strong>and</strong> tomembers to consider the best way forward <strong>and</strong> appropriateresponses to the company’s attempts to have it all their ownway. It is pointless to continue wasting people’s time <strong>and</strong>energy meeting with the company if they are not prepared tonegotiate in good faith <strong>and</strong> maintain a consistent position.ent website, www.privatehealth.gov.au <strong>and</strong> is calculatedate <strong>and</strong> assuming there is no excess on hospital cover.the differences between covers rather than relying solely) is a registered health benefits organisation. 1108/1480HealthySavingsfor RTBUpleased with the way that the RTBU HealthFund, launched last year has deliveredgenuine savings <strong>and</strong> benefits to our membersduring tough economic times.Mr Lewocki said that “since we launched theRTBU health fund in collaboration withrt health fund rt health last year, there has been a very positivePrivate Hospital uptake by + Extras members. While the financial crisis$237.85 / monthis hurting a lot <strong>of</strong> people, initiatives such as thehealth fund are providing some good savings toNIBour members.”Top Coverrt saves you$314.55 / month Some <strong>of</strong> the benefits $920.40 that / the year RTBUHealth Fund provides include low monthlyMedibank premiums, Private a welcome gift <strong>of</strong> $100 on joining;Premier Plus pre-medical Package health rt checks saves to you identify <strong>and</strong> help$322.60 / month resolve any health issues $1017.00 that might / yearaffectm<strong>and</strong>atory workplace health checks; a healthyMBFdollars program that ‘banks’ up to $150 perPremium Hospital+ Premium membership Extras every rt year saves for you you to draw on to$349.98 / month pay excess, cover any $1345.56 out-<strong>of</strong>-pocket / year hospitalexpenses, or pay your contributions.HCF If you want to make some serious savingsTop Hospital on your + Super health plan, or if you just want moreMulticover Extras rt saves you$308.45 / monthinformation, contact$847.20the rt health/ yearfund on 1300RTBU 10 ( that is, 1300 7828 10).If you’re not a member, chances are you arepaying too much !Our challenge to members.Check the RTBU Health Fund againstyour current fund – you’ll find that ours isbetter.Page 10 raIL & ROAD June 2009
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