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WEST AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPERS CLERKS
(ENTERPRISE BARGAINING) AGREEMENT 1998
No. AG 107 OF 1998
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SCHEDULE
1. - TITLE
This Agreement shall be known as the “West Australian Newspapers Clerks (Enterprise Bargaining) Agreement 1998” and replaces the West Australian Newspapers Clerks (Enterprise Bargaining) Agreement 1996, No. AG 286 of 1996.
2. - ARRANGEMENT
1.Title
2·Arrangement
3.Scope
4.Parties Bound
5·Number of Employees Covered
6.Date and Operation of Agreement
7.Relationship to Parent Awards/Agreements
8.Measures to Increase Productivity, Efficiency and Flexibility
9·Wage Increases
10.Casual Copy Takers
11.Move to Herdsman
12.Avoidance of Industrial Disputes
Schedule A -Wage Rates
3. - SCOPE
The West Australian Newspapers Clerks (Enterprise Bargaining) Agreement 1998 (“the Agreement”) shall apply at establishments of West Australian Newspapers Limited in respect of all employees who are engaged in any of the occupations, industries or callings specified in the Clerks' (Wholesale & Retail Establishments) Award No. 38 of 1947 and/or the Clerks’ (West Australian) Special Casual Employees Agreement No. 15 of 1989.
4. - PARTIES BOUND
The parties bound by this Agreement are:
(1)West Australian Newspapers Limited, 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park (“the Company”);
(2)Australian Municipal Administrative Clerical and Services Union of Employees, West Australian Clerical and Administrative Branch, 102 East Parade, East Perth.
5. - NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES COVERED
Approximately 180 employees are covered by this Agreement.
6. - DATE AND OPERATION OF AGREEMENT
(1)This Agreement shall operate from 1 June 1998 and shall remain in force for a period of 3 years until 31 May 2001.
(2)Discussions between the Company and the employees will commence not later than one (1) month before the expiry date of the Agreement.
(3)This Agreement shall not be cancelled or varied during its term unless agreed by the parties.
7. - RELATIONSHIP TO PARENT AWARDS/AGREEMENTS
(1)This Agreement shall be read and interpreted in conjunction with:
(a)The Clerks' (Wholesale & Retail Establishments) Award No. 38 of 1947,
(b)The Clerks’ (West Australian) Special Casual Employees Agreement AG 15 of 1989,
(c)The West Australian Newspapers Clerks (Enterprise Bargaining) Agreement 1994 and/or
(d)The West Australian Newspapers Clerks (Enterprise Bargaining) Agreement No. AG 286 of 1996.
(2)Where there is any inconsistency, this Agreement shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.
8.·- MEASURES TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, EFFICIENCY AND FLEXIBILITY
(1)A Consultative Committee has been established in the form of a Single Bargaining Unit.
(2)There is a recognition by the parties that in order for the employer to remain competitive it must maintain an ability to respond quickly and positively to the demands of the market and the requirements of its customers.
(3)As part of the ongoing commitment to providing a flexible workforce the parties have agreed to address work place change and improvement in relation to the Call Centre through the work group/team. Clerks employed in areas outside the Call Centre shall maintain, and where feasible improve the current levels of flexibility in relation to work practices.
(4)Furthermore there is a clear recognition by all parties that the increases provided for by this Agreement are predicated on the basis that the parties will continue to address opportunities to become more competitive and to respond to challenges quickly and efficiently as they occur.
(5)In accordance with subclause(l) of Clause14. - Contract of Service of the Clerks' (Wholesale & Retail Establishments) Award No. 38 of 1947, the Company may direct an employee to carry out such duties within their level of skill, competence and training. There is no scope for intransigence or inflexibility in the future.
9. - WAGE INCREASES
(1)In recognition of the Agreement and the potential to increase productivity and efficiency, the parties have agreed to the following wage increases (refer Schedule A – Wage Rates of this Agreement) to be phased in over a three year period as follows:
(a)4.0% from the first full pay period on or after 1 June 1998,
(b)4.0% from the first full pay period on or after 1 June 1999, and
(c)4.0% from the first full pay period on or after 1 June 2000.
(2)These wage increases have been agreed to not on the basis of one single Issue but rather reflect real and demonstrable changes in both attitude and the way in which work is performed which facilitate the introduction of new products and the reorganisation of the production of existing products. These changes are aimed at facilitating a fuller and more productive utilisation of Company resources into the future.
(3)The wage increases referred to in this Agreement shall not be absorbed into any over-award payment.
(4)There shall be no claims for further increases in wages for the life of this Agreement except for increases expressly provided for in this Agreement or as a result of State Wage Case decisions.
10. – CASUAL COPYTAKERS
The parties agree that there shall be no limit to the number of casual copy takers employed.
11. - MOVE TO HERDSMAN
The Company commits to on-going discussions on all issues relating to the move to Herdsman.
12. - AVOIDANCE OF DISPUTES
(1)In the event of any proposed change in employment conditions or terms of this Agreement, or in the event of any dispute arising, the parties will consult together to reach a settlement.
(2)The principle of conciliation and direct negotiation shall be adopted for the purpose of prevention and settlement of any industrial dispute that may arise.
(3)The parties shall take an early and active part in discussions and negotiations aimed at preventing or settling disputes in accordance with the agreed procedure set out hereunder.
(4)Procedure for Settlement of Disputes
Any dispute shall be resolved in the following sequence:
(a)The employee and the employee’s supervisor shall confer, clearly identify the facts, and where possible resolve the issue.
(b)If not resolved, the employee, the Union representative, the supervisor and the Departmental Manager shall confer and, where possible, resolve the issue.
(c)If not resolved, the Union shall confer with the Human Resources Manager on the matter and, where possible, resolve the issue.
(d)If the matter is not settled, either party may submit the matter to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission for resolution.
(e)The terms of any agreed settlement should be jointly recorded.
(5)Until the matter is resolved in accordance with the above procedure, work shall continue normally. While the above procedure is being followed no party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work in accordance with the clause.
(6)All parties to the award, the Company, its officials, the Union and their members, will take all possible action to settle any dispute within seven (7) days of notification of the dispute to the Human Resources Manager.
Schedule A -Wage Rates
GRADE 11/06/981/06/991/06/00
1st Year of Service
15 YEARS (40%)193.40201.10209.20
16 YEARS (50%)241.70251.40261.40
17 YEARS (60%)290.10301.70313.70
18 YEARS (70%)338.40352.00366.00
19 YEARS (80%)386.80402.20418.30
20 YEARS (90%)435.10452.50470.60
21 YEARS & OVER (1 00%)483.50502.80522.90
2nd Year of Service
15 YEARS (40%)200.90208-90217.30
16 YEARS (50%)251.10261.10271.60
17 YEARS (60%)301.30313.40325.90
18 YEARS (70%)351.50365.60380.20
19 YEARS (80%)401.80417.80434.60
20 YEARS (90%)452.00470.10488.90
21 YEARS & OVER (1 00%)502.20522.30543.20
3rd Year of Service
15 YEARS (40%)207.10215.30224.00
16 YEARS (50%)258.90269.20280.00
17 YEARS (60%)310.60323.10336.00
18 YEARS (70%)362.40376.90392.00
19 YEARS (80%)414.10430.70447.90
20 YEARS (90%)465.90484.60503.90
21 YEARS & OVER (1 00%)517.70538.40560.00
GRADE 2
1st Year of Service
15 YEARS (40%)212.80221.40230.20
16 YEARS (50%)266.00276.70287.70
17 YEARS (60%)319.30332.00345.30
18 YEARS (70%)372.40387.30402.80
19 YEARS (80%)425.70442.70460.40
20 YEARS (90%)478.90498.10517.90
21 YEARS & OVER (1 00%)532.10553.40575.50
2nd Year of Service
15 YEARS (40%)214.90223.50232.50
16 YEARS (50%)268.60279.40290.60
17 YEARS (60%)322.40335.30348@70
18 YEARS (70%)376.10391.20406.80
19 YEARS (80%)429.80447.00465.00
20 YEARS (90%)483.60502.90523.00
21 YEARS & OVER (1 00%)537.30558.80581.20
3rd Year of Service
15 YEARS (40%)218.20226.90236.00
16 YEARS (50%)272.70283.60294.90
17 YEARS (60%)327.20340.30353.90
18 YEARS (70%)381.80397.00412.90
19 YEARS (80%)436.30453.80471.90
20 YEARS (90%)490.90510.50530.90
21 YEARS & OVER (1 00%)545.40567.20589.90
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Grade 3
1st Year of Service
15 YEARS (40%)222.20231.00240.30
16 YEARS (50%)277.70288.80300.30
17 YEARS (60%)333.20346.60360.40
18 YEARS (70%)388.80404.30420.50
19 YEARS (80%)444.30462.10480.60
20 YEARS (90%)499.90519.80540.60
21 YEARS & OVER (100%)555.40577.60600.70
2nd Year of Service
15 YEARS (40%)224.80233.80243.20
16 YEARS (50%)281.00292.20303.90
17 YEARS (60%)337.20350.70364.70
18 YEARS (70%)393.40409.10425.50
19 YEARS (80%)449.60467.60486.30
20 YEARS (90%)505.80526.00547.10
21 YEARS & OVER (100%)562.00584.50607.90
VARIATIONRECORD
West Australian Newspapers Clerks (Enterprise Bargaining) Agreement 1998
NO. AG 107 OF 1998
Delivered 04/09/98 at 78 WAIG 3728
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