AN140318 – Wool Classers and Wool Sorters (Other than Wool Classers and Wool Sorters Employed in Shearing Sheds) Award - South-Eastern Division 2003
Preamble
Clause 11.3 gives effect to section 110 of the Act in its entirety. Consistent with section 110 a Full Bench of the Commission has issued a Statement of Policy on Union Encouragement (reported 165 QGIG 221) that encourages an employee to join and maintain financial membership of the Union.
11.3.1 Documentation to be provided by employer
At the point of engagement, the employer shall provide employees with a document indicating that a Statement of Policy on Union Encouragement has been issued by the Commission, a copy of which is to be kept on the Premises of the employer in a place readily accessible by each employee.
The document provided by the employer shall also identify the existence of a union encouragement clause in this Award.
11.3.2 Union delegates
(a) Union delegates and job representatives have a role to play within a workplace. The existence of accredited Union delegates and/or job representatives is encouraged.
(b) The employer shall not unnecessarily hinder accredited Union delegates and/or job representatives in the reasonable and responsible performance of their duties.
11.3.3 Deduction of union fees
Where arrangements can be entered into, employers are encouraged to provide facilities for the deduction and remittance of Union fees for employees who signify in writing to their employer their desire to have such membership fees deducted from their wages.
