The Fair Work Commission has handed down a final decision in relation to the contentious Northcott Enterprise Agreement. Disappointingly, however not unexpectedly, the Agreement has been approved.
In his decision Commissioner Wilson indicated that he was satisfied that the criteria for approval had been met, except for the two issues that had been raised the CPSU NSW. These issues related to the failure to provide adequate information to Northcott staff relating to some of the proposed changes, and failing to include all eligible employees in the ballot to approve the new agreement. Ultimately however, Commissioner Wilson exercised his discretion and approved the agreement describing the errors as only “minor or technical” matters.
The new Agreement will come into effect on 12 July and the CPSU NSW will be scrutinising the implementation process to ensure members receive all of their entitlements. We will keep members updated as this process unfolds. We have our next Joint Consultative Committee meeting planned for 28 July and expect the discussions to focus heavily on implementation issues.
If you have and concerns you would to raise or if you would like to discuss the new agreement, or any other workplace issue, please contact the CPSU NSW.
Ask them to join the CPSU NSW at www.cpsunsw.org.au/join.
