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AIRC ends paramedics' protected action, union says bans will continue

The LHMU (AEAV section) will end its high-level industrial action in the wake of this morning's decision by the AIRC to terminate its bargaining period with the Victorian Metropolitan Ambulance Service, but says it will continue with the bans and limitations in place since mid-June.

KMart deal phases in adult rates, pays 3.75% a year

The newly-certified agreement struck between the SDA and KMart phases out junior rates, while the union expects next year's junior rates test case to be run by the ACTU will mop up remaining retailers that haven't yet axed junior rates.

Union delegate unfairly denied labour-hire job at Patrick: AIRC

A labour-hire worker at Patrick's Fisherman Islands stevedoring operation in Brisbane was not kept on by Skilled Engineering when it took over the maintenance contract for the site because of his role as a union delegate, the AIRC has found.

AWAs don't displace State entry regime in WA

In a big blow for employers in WA's resources sector, the Federal Court has ruled today that AWAs don't displace the State right of entry regime and that authorised State union officials can enter sites regulated by AWAs and discuss issues with workers, as long as they don't disrupt work.



Freehills gives AWU a helping hand in the Pilbara

In an embarrassment for the AWU, it is seeking ACTU endorsement of a proposed demarcation arrangement at Rio Tinto's Pilbara iron ore operations that has been drafted by the company's lawyers, Freehills.

News in brief, July 28, 2004

CPI rises to 2.5%; ACTU says its time to bring James Hardie to account; Melbourne Cricket Club to appeal against long service leave ruling; Queensland reviews bonuses for executives; Rio Tinto executive to head mining skills taskforce; Andrews urges top 500 to audit workforce age profile; and Sydney University general staff vote up agreement.

Apologise or face criminal contempt charges over AWA, AIRC tells union official

An ASU official has been given two weeks to provide call centre company Salmat a written apology for breaching an AIRC confidentiality order over an AWA dispute, or face a referral to the Director of Public Prosecutions and possible criminal charges, in a ruling that highlights the strict secrecy provisions surrounding AWAs.

News in brief, July 27, 2004

Coalition's unitary system plan a takeover, says Labor; Victorian Government moves to stop paramedics bans; Johnston sentence appeal starts next week; AIRC full bench to begin hearing Victorian common rule case next week; NSW IRC takes hard line on OHS risk elimination; and Yallourn deal delivers 6.5% a year, but CFMEU says workers could have done better.