AN120154 – Concrete Pipe and Concrete Products Factories Consolidated (State) Award
(a) The parties to this award are committed to co-operating positively to increase the efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the cement and concrete products industry and to enhance the career opportunities and job security of employees in the industry.
(b) At each plant or enterprise, the parties shall establish a consultative mechanism and procedures appropriate to the size, structure and needs of that plant or enterprise. Measures raised by the employer, employees or union for consideration consistent with the objectives of subclause (a) of this clause shall be processed through the consultative mechanism and procedures.
(c) Measures raised for consideration consistent with subclause (b) of this clause shall be related to implementation of the new classification structure, the facilitative provisions contained in this award and, subject to clause 17, Training, matters concerning training.
(d) During the implementation period, all problems relating to the new structure will be referred to the joint negotiating committee for resolution without resorting to conflict or obstruction. This committee will be comprised of representatives of employers and the union.
Disputes arising subsequent to implementation shall be subject to the provision of clause 15, Settlement of Disputes, Claims and Grievances.
(e) Without limiting the rights of an employer or the union to arbitrate, measures designed to increase flexibility at the plant or enterprise shall be processed.
