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Call centre coverage battles go to AIRC

The AIRC will next month hear one of the two remaining major call centre demarcation battles, with submissions also due in the second matter.



News in brief, November 18, 2004

Contract call centre hearings wrapped up; Report calls for freeze on minimum wage; NSW rail workers take their case to commuters.


NTEU set to get first notch in longer agreements strategy

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.



News in brief, November 17, 2004

Telco to appeal restraint ruling; Wesfarmers decision expected December 15; and Visy seeking s127 orders and s166A certificate against AMWU.


VCAT grants EO exemption for cultural and welfare reasons

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has granted the YMCA (Carlton Parkville Youth Services) an exemption from provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act that normally require that all jobs be open to applicants of both sexes.


Alcoa wins workplace excellence award

The use of a leadership forum for site managers and union delegates to promote good industrial relations has led to Alcoa World Alumina Australia’s Point Henry Smelter winning two of the Victorian Government's 2004 Workplace Excellence Awards.


Wages up 3.4% annually; labour shortage not biting yet

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.



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