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AN160331 – Watchmakers' and Jewellers' Award 1970

19. - UNDER-RATE WORKERS

(1) Any worker who by reason of old age or infirmity is unable to earn the minimum rate of wage prescribed herein for his or her class of work, may be paid such lesser wage as may from time to time be agreed upon in writing between the Union and the employer.

(2) In the event of no agreement being arrived at the matter may be referred to the Board of Reference for determination.

(3) After application has been made to the Board and pending the Board's decision, the worker shall be entitled to work for and be employed at the proposed lesser rate.

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