EA update and online meetings
We wanted to provide you with an important update on where things stand with your Enterprise Agreement negotiations.
As many of you know, we are currently awaiting a decision from the Fair Work Commission regarding the pay reduction for the action of not logging into the BDC. While there is a general timeframe of up to 12 weeks for a decision, we are hopeful for a faster response as the Commissioner is aware this impacts the wallet of workers. We’re confident our case well run and our industrial officers made solid arguments on your behalf.
In the meantime, we’ve been working hard to keep the pressure on Keolis Downer Hunter (KDH). The RTBU has sent back all of the requested documents to KDH and we are now waiting for further information and their response.
We have been clear with KDH — their current pay offer is simply not good enough. It does not reflect the value of your work, the responsibilities you carry every day, and the critical role you play in keeping your communities safe and moving.
Importantly, we still have Protected Industrial Action up our sleeve and new actions have been developed by your bargaining committee. We will be holding online meetings this Thursday so you can vote on them at the upcoming meetings. Your participation will be vital to make sure we send a clear, united message that we expect a fair deal.
It’s important that we finalise our course of action before our next formal negotiation meeting with KDH this Friday at Hamilton. Your voice and your support are what gives this campaign its strength. Stay strong. Stay united. Believe in the cause — because what we’re fighting for is fair, it’s reasonable, and it’s worth it. Together, we will get the outcome you deserve.
Don’t forget to check your inbox for the meeting invitations, or ask your delegate for the links.