AN120149 – Commercial Travellers, &C., (State) Award
(i) The parties are committed to examining this award to ensure it reflects the needs of modern business and to eliminate or amend provisions which restrict the ability of employers to adapt quickly and efficiently to changes affecting their business and the provision of service to the consumer/customer.
(ii) The parties are committed to modernising the terms of the award so that it provides for more flexible working arrangements, improves the quality of working life, enhances skills and job satisfaction and assists positively in the restructuring process.
(iii) The Union is prepared to discuss with employers all matters raised by the Union and the employers for increased flexibility. As such any discussion with the Union must be premised on the understanding that-
(a) changes will not be of a negative cost-cutting nature;
(b) the negotiations will include the union and employer associations;
(c) the Union will not unreasonably oppose agreement;
(d) if agreement cannot be reached the matter can be referred to the Industrial Registrar pursuant to the Industrial Relations Act, 1996 for resolution.
(iv) Should an agreement be reached between the parties pursuant to this clause at an enterprise and that agreement requires award variation for that enterprise, the parties will not oppose that award variation.
(v) The parties agree that under this heading any award matter can be raised for discussion.
