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Progress on Rail Dispute
Commissioner Kenner has conducted several compulsory conferences between the PTA and the union to work through the difficulties being encountered in their EBA negotiations. Commissioner Kenner, in the later conferences has joined a number of railcar drivers to the proceedings. Following the last conference on Friday 3 September 2010, the parties are now discussing matters between themselves and the will report back to the Commissioner within the next few days. Commissioner Kenner issued an Order on 3 September 2010 requiring that all employees are to work according to the contract with no disruption to rail services.
A copy of the Orders, along with the various media releases are available here.
Order of 27/08/2010, Order of 03/09/2010, Order of 9/09/2010 -LATEST
Media Release Media Release 2 Media Release 3 Media Release 4 Media Release 5 -LATEST
3 Sep 2010.
Decisions of Road Freight Transport Industrial Tribunal
The Road Freight Transport Industrial Tribunal has delivered two separate decisions against the same respondent, both requiring payment of sums owing under owner-driver contracts.
6 Aug 2010.
Decision on Jurisdiction
The Commission has found that it does not have jurisdiction to hear a claim for contractual benefits where the contract of employment has been entered into, performed and administered outside of WA.
7 Jul 2010.
Salary Cap For Lodging Claims Of Unfair Dismissal Or Denial Of Contractual Benefits
Section 29AA(3) and (4) of the Industrial Relations Act, 1979 provides that the Commission must not determine a claim for harsh, oppressive or unfair dismissal or a claim for a denied contractual benefit if an industrial instrument does not apply to the employment and the contract of employment provides for a salary which exceeds the prescribed amount.
1 Jul 2010.
Decision of Road Freight Transport Industry Tribunal
The Road Freight Transport Industry Tribunal delivered a decision requiring payment of a sum owing under an owner-driver contract.
23 Jun 2010.
Application for Interim Order Dismissed
The Commission delivered a decision dismissing an application for an interim order.
23 Jun 2010.
LHMU Wages Claim
The
Decision in this matter regarding the LHMU wages claim for education assistants and other government workers has issued today.
11 Jun 2010.
2010 State Wage Case decision issued
The Commission in Court Session issued a
Statement and
Decision in the 2010 State Wage Case on Friday, 11 June 2010. The
General Order issued on Wednesday, 16 June 2010. Proceedings of the case can be viewed
here.
11 Jun 2010.