Negotiations for the TSF Social Enterprise Agreement 2013 commenced on 1st February and at the meeting the ASU served the following Log of Claims:
- 5% wage increase per year.
- 2 year agreement.
- Roll over of all current agreement conditions.
- Inclusion of a table that translates the agreement classification structure to those of the Modern award and pre-existing state awards.
- Review and Update TSF Learning for Life classification structure including workload, new work functions and integrating clerical/administrative support roles.
- Removal of barriers to access working hours arrangements to suit work/life balance and improvements to Overtime, Agreed Additional Hours and Time in Lieu entitlements and consistency in their application.
- Superannuation employer contributions increased to 15%.
- Increased Employer Paid Parental Leave to 12 weeks.
- Inclusion of Domestic & Family Violence Clause (see overleaf).
- Review of all OHS arrangements including reporting structures with a commitment to the implementation of health & wellbeing of staff procedures which operate to minimise vicarious trauma, burnout, emotional and physical stresses.
- Improve training and development opportunities for all staff, including a commitment to professional development and career pathways, paid training leave, internal training and transparent internal recruitment practices.
The next meeting is scheduled for 15 February 2013.
The bargaining process is now at the 4th Stage of the 8 step process below. After the next meeting there will be a report back to members for feedback.
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Download the full TSF Bulletin 5/2/2013