Western Construction (Alcoa Minor Projects) Enterprise Bargaining Agreement No. AG 138 of 1996

WESTERN CONSTRUCTION (ALCOA MINOR PROJECTS)

ENTERPRISE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

NO. AG 138 OF 1996

1. - TITLE

This Agreement shall be known as the Western Construction (Alcoa Minor Projects) Enterprise Bargaining Agreement No. AG 138 of 1996.

1A. - STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES DECEMBER 1994

It is a condition of this Agreement that any variation to its terms on or from the 30th day of December 1994, including the $8.00 per week Arbitrated Safety net Adjustments, shall not be made except in compliance with the Statement of Principles set down by the Commission in the Reasons for Decision in Matter No. 985 of 1994.

2. - ARRANGEMENT

1.Title

1A.Statement of Principles December 1994

2.Arrangement

3.Incidence and Parties Bound

4.Period of Operation and Review

5.Relationship to Parent Award/Orders

6.Reclassification

7.Aims and Objectives

8.Strategies for Achieving Aims of Agreement

9.Productivity Improvement Agenda

10.Dispute Resolution Procedure

11.Settlement of Safety Grievances

12.No Extra Claims Commitment

13.Wage Increases

14.Journey Cover Insurance

Signatories to Agreement

Appendix - Long Service Leave Provisions

3. - INCIDENCE AND PARTIES BOUND

This Agreement shall apply to and be binding upon the employer, Western Construction, and some sixty employees working in any Western Australian operations of Alcoa of Australia, who are, or eligible to be, members of the Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union.

4. - PERIOD OF OPERATION AND REVIEW

(1)This Agreement shall operate on and from 1st March 1996 and continue until 1st March 1998.

(2)The parties shall review the Agreement three months prior to its cessation.

(3)The parties will assess achievements in productivity and efficiency during the term of this Agreement.

(4)Subject to the outcome of the review process required under this clause, the parties may apply to cancel this Agreement or make application for another to be registered in its place.

5. - RELATIONSHIP TO PARENT AWARD/ORDERS

(1)The provisions of this Agreement shall be read and interpreted wholly in conjunction with the following:-

Metal Trades (General) Award 1966 No. 13 of 1965- Part II - Construction Work;

Metal, Electrical and Building Trades (Wagerup Alumina Refinery and Willowdale Mine Site) Construction Order No. 1241 of 1995;

Metal, Electrical and Building Trades (Pinjarra and Kwinana Alumina Refineries and the Huntley, Del Park and Jarrahdale Mine Sites) Construction Order No. 1240 of 1995;

as amended.

(2)Where there is any inconsistency between this Agreement, the Metal Trades (General) Award 1966 No. 13 of 1965 and the aforementioned Orders, this Agreement shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.

6. - RECLASSIFICATION

(1)The parties agree to introduce the Metal Trades Award classification structure into this agreement during tis period of operation.

(2)Employees will be aligned to the appropriate classifications based on their skills recognised through the National Metal Trades (General) Award 1966 No. 13 of 1965 and Engineering Competency Standards.

7. - AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

(1)The aim of the parties to this Enterprise Bargaining Agreement is to achieve higher productivity by increasing efficiency and flexibility in all aspects of the minor projects operations through a more competitive workforce.

(2)Specific Aims and Objectives;

(a)To reduce the cost of the final product by eliminating inefficiencies.

(b)To provide a more flexible workforce in order to meet the needs of clients.

(c)To increase the safety profile of Western Construction by further reduction of time lost through accidents.

(d)To increase the quality of service to clients.

8. - STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING AIMS OF AGREEMENT

(1)In order to achieve the aims and objectives set out in Clause 7. - Aims and Objectives of this Agreement, the following strategies have been agreed upon.

(a)A consultative Committee has been established and shall monitor the progress of the Productivity Agenda Items under the Agreement.

(b)The Consultative Committee shall be comprised of an equal number of employees and employer representatives.

(2)(a)On-going discussions regarding productivity, work practices, management/employee relations and general proposals for improvement of any aspect of operations will take place on a regular basis.

(b)The parties will continue to address issues designed to increase productivity and flexibility.

9. - PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT AGENDA

The following agenda items have been established, with agreed targets, to form a base in determining entitlements to wage increases prescribed by Clause 13. - Wage Increases of this Agreement.

(1)Sick Leave/Absenteeism:

(a)Wherever possible, all employees will aim to reduce the number of absent and sick days taken. A benchmark on sick days/absences will be established by the Committee.

(b)The Consultative Committee will monitor the amount of sick leave taken and investigate ways to reduce them to an acceptable level.

(c)All employees will attempt to reduce sick and absent days by 25%.

(2)Rostered Days Off:

(a)Employees will be allowed to take a rostered day off, accrued at the rate of one every 28 days.

(b)The R.D.O.’s shall be taken at a time mutually agreed between the employee and his/her Supervisor. Should the R.D.O. requested not be suitable to the Supervisor, an alternative day and date will be agreed to within seven days.

(c)R.D.O.’s may be accrued to a maximum of six days and a maximum of two consecutive days may be taken at any time.

(d)R.D.O.’s shall not be paid out in lieu of time off.

(e)Time accrued towards an R.D.O. will be shown in hours on the employee’s pay slip, as soon as practicable.

(f)Employees transferred to another site will take R.D.O.’s in accordance with site conditions, provided that any days accrued in accordance with this subclause may be taken in addition.

(3)Multi-skilling:

Subject to subclause (4) hereof, an employee will carry out all duties within the limits of such employee’s skill, competence and training.

(4)Training

(a)The parties agree that a greater commitment to training and skills development is required, as per Clause 35. - Training of the Metal Trades (General) Award 1966 No. 13 of 1965 to -

(i)meet the current and future skill needs of the employer;

(ii)increase efficiency, productivity and competitiveness; and

(iii)provide employees with improved career opportunities.

(b)All training undertaken by employees will comply with a training programme based on the above principles.

(5)Consumables:

(a)Employees will reduce the level of consumables used. These will include, but not be limited to, welding rods and wire, all grinding discs and safety equipment.

(b)Target:

It is intended that the level of consumables used will be reduced by 10%.

(6)Power Cost Reduction:

Employees will turn off welding machines during smokos, lunch breaks and other extended periods when machines are not being used.

(7)Minor Maintenance by Individual Tradespersons:

(a)Tradespeople will keep their machines free of dust, clean out liners and keep hand pieces and leads in good condition.

(b)Employees will check oxy-acetylene equipment for leaks or damage before and after use.

(c)Welders are to supply their own tools, as per the tool allowance.

(8)Utilisation of Scrap Material:

(a)Employees will undertake to use re-useable material wherever possible - e.g. strong backs and bracing instead of new material.

(B)All employees undertake to return equipment to its correct location after use.

10. - DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE

(1)Where a question, dispute or difficulty arises the matter shall initially be discussed between the employee concerned and, if that employee so desires, his/her union delegate, and the employee’s immediate supervisor.

(2)If the above issues are not resolved by the discussions referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the Union delegate shall discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute with the workshop manager.

(3)Where the aforementioned discussions fail to resolve the matter of concern it shall be referred to a senior management representative and the appropriate full-time Union official. The parties shall then initiate steps to resolve the issue/s as soon as possible.

(4)While the steps in subclauses (1), (2) and (3) hereof are being followed industrial action shall be not taken. A minimum of seven days is allowed for the steps prescribed in (1), (2) and (3) to solve any dispute.

(5)If after seven days the issues in (1) above are still unresolved, either party may refer the matter to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, provided that any party reserves the right of referral of an issue at any time.

Provided that with effect from 22 November, 1997 it is required that persons involved in the question, dispute or difficulty shall confer among themselves and make reasonable attempts to resolve questions, disputes or difficulties before taking those matters to the Commission.

(6)Either party will advise the other, as early as possible, of any issue or problem which may give rise to a dispute. All relevant facts shall be clearly identified and recorded throughout. At least seven days shall be allowed for all stages of the discussions to be finalised.

(7)No bans or limitations will be placed on the performance or work while the dispute procedure is being followed.

(8)Critical Workloads:

Where the Company is involved in shut-downs or work of a critical nature, should a dispute arise the parties commit themselves to resolving it as a matter of urgency and will do all in their power to avoid any loss in production or downtime.

11. - SETTLEMENT OF SAFETY GRIEVANCES

(1)An employee shall raise problems of a safety nature with the Foreman or Supervisor, in the first instance, where an employee encounters what he/she believes to be a safety hazard or is allocated work he/she believes to be unsafe. He/she shall immediately advise his/her Foreman or Supervisor and the work process in question shall not be carried out, except under such conditions as are agreed between the Foreman and employees until the matter has been finally determined.

(2)The Foreman or Supervisor shall immediately discuss the matter with the employee with a view to resolving the problem without delay.

(3)Should the safety grievance remain unresolved, the Supervisor concerned and the Health and Safety Representative shall meet and inspect the work area to ascertain a resolution.

(4)Should the safety grievance remain unresolved, Senior Management and the health and Safety Representative shall meet and inspect the work area to ascertain a resolution to the safety grievance.

(5)If the grievance remains unresolved, the appropriate statutory authority shall be advised by the employer.

(6)Employees who have refused to work in, or been removed from, the immediate area where a safety hazard exists shall be allocated, and shall accept, alternative work in another area.

12. - NO EXTRA CLAIMS COMMITMENT

(1)Pursuant to the terms of the December 1994 State Wage Case Decision there shall be not be any further claims for the duration of this Agreement, except where consistent with a State Wage Case Decision.

(2)The parties to this Agreement shall be bound by the terms of the Agreement for its duration.

(3)The parties to this Agreement shall oppose any application by other parties to be joined to it.

(4)The terms of this Agreement will not be used to progress or obtain similar arrangements or benefits in any other enterprise.

13. - WAGE INCREASES

In accordance with the successful operation of this Enterprise Agreement and a continued commitment from all parties, a wage increase of 15% shall be payable on the rates prescribed in the Western Construction Enterprise Agreement of 1995.

The wage increase shall be payable in three (3) instalments as follows:

6% on and from the 1st March 1996;

1.5% on and from the 1st June, 1996;

7.5% on and from the 1st March 1997.

ExistingE.B.A.E.B.A.E.B.A.

RateIncreaseIncreaseIncrease

1.3.963.6.961.3.97

CLASSIFICATION $ $ $ $

Instrumentation and Controls Tradesperson 621.80 649.40 668.20714.80

Instrument Tradesperson - Complex Systems 568.40 592.80 601.10643.10

Instrument Tradesperson 556.00 579.60 587.80 628.80

Scientific Instrument Maker 556.00 579.60 587.80 628.80

Welder, Special Class 546.00 578.50 586.60 626.90

Welder 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Electrician - Special Class 568.40 592.80 601.10 643.10

Electrical Fitter 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Electrical Installer 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Boiler Maker 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Tradesperson, the greater part of whose time is

occupied in marking off and/or template making 541.60 564.30 572.30612.30

Mechanical Tradesperson - Special Class 568.40 592.80 601.10643.10

Tradesperson 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Pipe Fitter 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Fitter - Refrigeration 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Fitter - Window Frame 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Motor Mechanic 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Machinist, Engineering -

First Class 536.90 568.60 576.50 616.10

Second Class 473.60 502.00 509.10 554.60

Certificated Rigger or Scaffolder 496.30 526.10 533.60 570.80

Rigger or Scaffolder - Other 482.90 511.90 519.10 555.30

Tool and Material Storeperson 467.80 495.80 502.90 538.00

Tradesperson’s Assistant 455.40 482.70 489.50 523.70

Tradesperson’s Assistant who from time to

time uses a grinding machine 467.80 495.80 502.90 538.00

Lagger -

1st six months’ experience 451.10 478.10 484.90 518.80

2nd & 3rd 6 month’s experience 454.40 481.60 488.50 522.60

4th & 5th 6 months’ experience 459.80 487.40 494.30 528.80

Thereafter 462.60 490.30 497.30 532.00

Grinder using portable machine 459.90 487.50 494.40 528.30

Crane Attendant and Dogperson 482.90 511.90 519.10 555.30

Labourer 429.10 454.80 461.30 493.50

The above rates are inclusive of the Award construction allowances. Where appropriate, an all-purpose tool allowance and Leading Hand Allowance, as per subclause (5)(a)(i) in Clause 10. - Wages of the Metal Trades (General) Award - Part II Construction Work, shall be paid in addition to the rates prescribed herein.

14. - JOURNEY COVER INSURANCE

Western Construction Pty Ltd shall pay Journey Cover Insurance for all its employees. The conditions for coverage shall be no less than the existing AMWU - TLC Journey Cover Scheme.

SIGNATORIES TO AGREEMENT

For and on behalf of Western Construction -M. Epis

1/4/96

For and on behalf of the AFEMPKIU -J. Sharp-Collett (seal affixed)

10/5/96

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WESTERN CONSTRUCTION (ALCOA MINOR PROJECTS)

ENTERPRISE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

NO. AG 138 OF 1996

Delivered 21/06/96 at 76 WAIG 2381

Consolidated

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