TASMANIAN WORKER - SPRING 2017
YES! WE DID IT!
23%
ACTION DELIVERS AGREEMENT
This breakthrough sets a standard for members, raises expectations and shows what can be achieved when workers unite and act collectively.
Pumps and chasing a number of smaller plastering companies. Employees at these companies also deserve to be on the union rate.
In an unprecedented result for an unprecedented Tasmanian EBA campaign, the CFMEU is proud to announce to all its members in the construction industry that we have won a 23% pay increase.
One boss who will remain nameless (Bruce Maher – Hansen Yuncken), was heard to have said “over my dead body will we be paying those pay rises!” This sort of attitude is a snapshot into the mind of many Tasmanian employers BUT guess who does the real work? Our members do, and the big wheel has turned for the better.
For many years construction workers in Tasmania have been treated unfairly in terms of wages and conditions.
In the coming months we will be sitting down with the Scaffold industry, finishing off Mobile Crane Hire, Concrete
I would like to throw a special mention out, once again, to the Hansen Yuncken/ Vos membership for sticking fat with their protected action claims. Remembering the industry in Tasmania came to the union asking to help provide a level playing field - now the likes of Vos seem to want to turn and run the other way when they realise that it’s going to cost them a little bit extra (23%). The industry stands united with these members.
Richie Hassett Tasmanian Sub Branch Secretary
the union rate cw3-trade rate/hour
current $31.60
2018 $33.25
2019 $35.00
2020 $36.80