AIRC certifies Patrick deals; CFMEU internal struggle heads for court; Goward calls for Howard Government to sign; AMWU Victorian state council wants Addison suspended.
In an important case on joint employment, a full bench of the WA IRC will next month determine whether an engine driver employed on an AWA by a labour hire company is also a BHPB Iron Ore employee.
Wollongong University looks set to become the first university to sign up to the NTEU's new long-life agreement strategy, which is aimed at cushioning the impact of the Coalition's Senate majority.
Emerging labour shortages are still not showing signs of driving up wage settlements, with the latest ABS data showing pay rates excluding bonuses increased by 3.4% in trend terms in the year to September and just 0.8% in the quarter.
The Howard Government has today introduced legislation to validate certified agreements and AWAs that might have been rendered invalid by the High Court's Electrolux decision.
Workplace excellence award recognises Alcoa's leadership forum; VCAT grants EO exemption for cultural and welfare reasons; and VTHC calls for review of fine following death of Amcor worker.