SPRING 2016
Pattern EBA
Most of the industry’s EBAs are set down to be negotiated towards Christmas.
T
he union will be seeking to meet collectively with its members before this time to finalise a log of claims. This will build on the current agreement. Participation in these negotiations from all members in order to achieve good outcomes is what the union seeks and expects.
Plasterers at Macquarie St
It’s important that we make solid ground through these negotiations to improve the lives of our members and their families.
Focus on Cranes It was great to have our tower crane organiser ‘Longie’ in Tasmania to talk to crane crews for a couple of days.
T
here’s no reason why Tasmanian crane crews should be working in conditions any different to interstate crews, especially when it comes to safety. That means four man crane crews, more chains and less dangerous soft slings and lifts on cranes for tower climbs over 30 metres.
Simon Hughes on the Fairbrother UTas NRAS Apartments job said his was the first Hobart job in 30 years with 2 tower cranes. The last one was Grand Chancellor Hotel. ‘Crane crews around Hobart are older, they’ve been around for a while. Crews are coming back from the mainland to do the jobs. It’s good to see them here.’