TCFUA Union News Winter 2010

UNION NEWS Winter 2010

International Workers' Memorial Day In this issue

TCFUA welcomes end to Finance Rip-offs International Workers' Memorial Day ITUC Statement on Human Rights Day Industrial Manslaugther should be a Crime

UNION NEWS

Insight Dear Member

NSW STATE SECRETARY BARRY TUBNER

Dear Members TCFUA welcomes end to Finance Rip-offs Many Union members stand to get extra $50,000.00 in their retirement funds because the Rudd Government adopted proposals which will end dodgy rackets pushed by some financial advisers onto unsuspecting Australian workers.

We welcome the Federal Government's changes to the rules determining how workers and retirees pay for and receive financial advice.

Australian workers have been forced for far too long to pay for financial advice they never ever receive from financial planners reaping in billions through hidden commissions.

The Union movement has been concerned for sometime that the value of members' super accounts had been whittled away as financial advisers were acting in their own best interest – rather than their clients' interests.

The Government is correct in stepping in to protect consumers so Australia can establish a secure financial base for our retirees. The evidence is clear that if we don't act to regulate this sector we face a major social crisis in the not too distant future.

Conservative estimates suggest that four million workers pay for financial advice they never receive.

It is shocking to read recent data which showed that last year $1.3 billion of workers' money was ripped away from their retirement funds, and redirected into financial planners pockets and their profit hungry allies in the for – profit bank – controlled super funds.

The announcements by the Minister for Financial Services, Chris Bowen, will end the lucrative lurks buried in commissions, kickbacks, percentage based fees and other incentives that many financial planners used to make money, from our members.

UNION ENQUIRIES

UNSW Publications Pty Ltd PO Box 83, Randwick NSW 2031 Tel: (02) 9697 0997 Fax: (02) 9697 0998

28 Anglo Road, Campsie, 2194 Phone: 02 9789 5233 Fax: 02 9787 1561 Email: tcfuansw@tcfua.org.au

Art & Printing by Artegra Imaging Pty Ltd

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Minimum Wages Case In 2010 Unions will seek a $27.00 per week – or 71 cents an hour increase in the $543.78 per week National Minimum Wage Case for all award workers.

If granted, it would lift the National Minimum Wage to $570.78 a week, or $15.02 an hour.

The amount sought by the ACTU includes a catch – up component after the minimum wages were frozen in 2009 by the so – called Fair Pay Commission.

The result of that pay freeze was that the National Minimum Wage had fallen by

$9.80 per week, in real terms, by the end of 2009.Yet increases in rents, health care and other basic living costs have put working families under further financial stress.

As many TCFUA members only receive award based increases we will be hoping for the full $27.00 per week outcome.

Yours in solidarity Barry Tubner Yours in solidarity Barry Tubner

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SUPRE

PTY. LTD.

WE HAVE THE GAME SEWN UP

Manufacturers of Quality Female Fashions TELEPHONE (02) 9550 4200 FAX (02) 9519 9670 1A Sydney Steel Road, Marrickville NSW 2204

Proud to be Associated with the NSW TCF Union:-

B. & R. CONVERTERS & ENTERPRISES

TECH-WEAR BY CARRYCODE PTY LTD

TEXTILE PRINTERS & BONDERS 29-33 BIRMINGHAM ST ALEXANDRIA NSW 2015

Specialists in WET WEATHER & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR THE INDUSTRY

TELEPHONE: (02) 9667 0234

TRADE ENQUIRIES: PO BOX 175 ST. PETERS NSW 2044

PHONE: (02) 9557 3999

FAX: (02) 9669 5652

FAX: (02) 9557 2211 (02) 9516 3679

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Proud To Be Associated With The Clothing Trade Union From

WILLIAMS PRESSING

100% AUSTRALIAN BOOT COMPANY

Manufacturers of Hard Working Quality Australian Work Boots

& PACKAGING

PTY LTD

Telephone 9318 1311 Fax: 9318 1554

15-19 Cook Road Marrickville NSW 2204

PH: 9519 9448 FAX: 9517 2213

171-173 Botany Road Waterloo 2017

Compliments from

SOUTHERN EMBROIDERY PTY. LTD. For All Your Embroidery Needs CAPS - POLO'S - BADGES FASHION - SPORTS - CORPORATE

"MAKERS OF UMBRELLAS OF DISTINCTION"

Tel: 9550-1100 Fax:-9550-1684 12 Gerald St. Marrickville 2204

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International Workers' Memorial Day Union officials along with building and construction workers gathered with the friends and families of workers killed during the course of their work or as a result of their work, at the Darling Harbour Memorial in Sydney on April 28 to commemorate International Workers' Memorial Day. The theme for 2010 being 'Unions and OHS Reps make work safer.' Mourners were reminded of the devastating effect workplace deaths have on the friends and families of workers killed at work, as flowers and dedication cards were placed on the Memory Lines of the memorial during a moving multi-faith service.

International Workers' Memorial Day is not only a time to remember those lost to workplace accidents and illnesses but also an opportunity to highlight the preventable nature of workplace deaths and to promote workplace safety campaigns and union organization in the fight for improvements in workplace safety.

Statistics show that deaths in the construction industry continue to grow from 3.14 per 100 000 workers in 2004 to 4.8 per 100 000 workers in 2007 to 4.27 in 2009. This translates to one worker being killed at work each week.

On this day it is important to remember that all workers have the right to be represented in their workplace on OHS matters through an OHS Rep who is protected and supported by strong OHS laws as well as their union.

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Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union

Proud To Be Associated With The Clothing Trade Union From

NETTEX (AUST) PTY LTD

DINA CORPORATE PTY LTD

* Fabric Manufacturers

Manufacturers of CORPORATE UNIFORMS

69 Bourke Road Alexandria 2015

PH: (02) 9616 5000 FAX: (02) 9756 6969

Trade Enquiries:

Phone: 9693-1988

22 Justin Street SMITHFIELD NSW 2164

FAX: 9693-1966

Inserted in the Interest of Safety in the Clothing Industry

REDDY CUT UNIFORMS PTY LTD Synthetic Turf for sport surfaces, backyards, pool surrounds and all leisure uses.

Specialists in: Girls' and Boys' School Uniforms and Blazers

Contact: Sydney: Peter on (02) 9316 7244

522 Canterbury Rd Campsie, NSW 2194

or e-mail us at grass.sales@grassman.com.au www.grassman.com.au

PHONE: 9789 1988 FAX: 9718 8918

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"If you give me a fish, you have fed me for a day. If you teach me to fish, then you have fed me until the river is contaminated or the shoreline seized for development. But if you teach me to organize, then whatever the challenge, I can join together with my peers and we will fashion our own solution."

- Ricardo Levins Morales

Things YOU Should Know About UNIONISM President: STEVE ROBINSON Secretary/Treasurer: BARRY TUBNER

Assistant Secretary: STEVE DAVIES

MEETINGS: Executive meets first Monday in each month.

General Meetings are held quarterly on the first Monday in the months of March, June, September and December.

CONTRIBUTIONS: Senior Males and Females: $110.50 per quarter.

Juniors Under 20 Years of Age: $66.30 per quarter On attaining 20 years of age or If receiving the rate of pay applicable to a 20-year-old, or if receiving adult rates of pay, irrespective of age, the senior rate of contribution will apply. ! Fees are payable in advance. Quarters commence January, April, July, October.

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PLEASE NOTE: To protect your interests, keep financial.

Fees may be paid quarterly, half-yearly, yearly.

Attach receipt to your card.

Attend your meeting regularly, Notify the Office promptly of any change of home address or employment.

If unemployed, notify, Office.

Resignations and requests for clearances MUST be in writing and forwarded to the Secretary. In accordance with the Workplace Relations Act., and Union Rules.

Members must give three months' notice of resignation and must be financial to date of expiry notice.

Please quote place of business when corresponding with the Union.

IMPORTANT MEMO TO MEMBERS Members are requested, when forwarding Union Fees or correspondence to the Office, to please print clearly their name and home address also the name of their employer and if possible the number of the last receipt issued for payment of Union Fees.

Secretary

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PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE T.C.F. UNION FROM

G.F. SPORT ACTION MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALERS OF FASHION LADIES SPORTSWEAR 50 Cooper Street, Surry Hills 2010

TELEPHONE: 9310-1500

FAX: 9310-3674

PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE T.C.F. UNION FROM

DHK MANUFACTURING PTY LTD T/a Mr K & Co.

Manufacturers of Quality Ladies Evening Wear

TELEPHONE: (02) 9519 1333 35 Huntley Street, Alexandria NSW 2015

Proud to be Associated with theT.C.F. Union:-

Embroidery Service For The Trade Direct to the Garment

Badges

Caps

TELEPHONE: (02) 8707 1500 FAX: (02) 8707 1599 UNIT 15 / 171 WOODVILLE ROAD, VILLAWOOD NSW 2163

Manufacturers & Distributors

MOTOMAN INDUSTRIAL WEAR SPECIALIST: OVERALLS, POLICE, AMBULANCE, BUSHFIRE, MILITARY, CORRECTIVE SERVICES, MECHANICS, PAINTERS. CHEF'S UNIFORMS

9568 6644

TROUSERS, DUSTCOATS, SHIRTS & GENERAL WORKWEAR

FAX: 9568 6588

BUTCHERS, PHARMACIES, CORPORATE WEAR

99 CHAPEL ST. MARRICKVILLE 2204 PO BOX 1599 STRAWBERRY HILLS 2012

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ITUC Statement on Human Rights Day The ITUC celebrates International Human Rights Day and pays tribute to all human rights defenders, including the many brave trade unionists struggling to defend workers’ rights.

This year is a special year for the trade union movement, as this is also the year that we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the ILO Convention on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining, 1949 (no. 98). The right to collective bargaining is a vital instrument to further the full enjoyment of social, cultural and economic human rights, as it helps reduce inequalities, raise wages, and improve working and living conditions for all.

The current financial crisis has shown us just how important it is to achieve these goals. Strengthening collective bargaining is an essential foundation for achieving them. The effective recognition of this fundamental right, however faces great challenges in the 21st century, with globalization, the erosion of the employment relationship and the increase of precarious and informal employment.

Fighting for freedom of association and collective bargaining, fundamental workers’ rights, remains a difficult and at times very perilous task. The year 2009 bears witness to the harassment, intimidation, persecution and in the worst cases murder of many trade unionists.

Trade unionists and labour activists were killed in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Iraq and Guinea. Countless others were arrested in Zimbabwe, Iran, Turkey, South Korea, Gambia and many other countries. The murder, violence and harassment perpetrated against trade unionists underlines how the repression of social, cultural and economic rights is directly linked to civil and political oppression.

Fundamental workers rights set out the rules for democracy and participation at the work place and underpin human rights and democracy rights in society as a whole.

They must be protected and recognized as the fundamental human rights that they are.

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South Australian Public Holidays 2009 - 2012 Holiday New Year's Day Australia Day Adelaide Cup Good Friday The day after Good Friday Easter Monday Anzac Day *Queen's Birthday / Volunteer's Day Labour Day Christmas Day Proclamation Day

2009 Thu 1 Jan Mon 26 Jan Mon 9 Mar Fri 10 Apr Sat 11 Apr Mon 13 Apr Sat 25 Apr Mon 8 Jun Mon 5 Oct Fri 25 Dec Mon 28 Dec

2010 Fri 1 Jan Tue 26 Jan Mon 8 Mar Fri 2 Apr Sat 3 Apr Mon 5 Apr Mon 26 Apr Mon 14 Jun Mon 4 Oct Mon 27 Dec Tue 28 Dec

2011 Mon 3 Jan Wed 26 Jan **Mon 14 Mar Fri 22 Apr Sat 23 Apr Mon 25 Apr Mon 25 Apr Mon 13 Jun Mon 3 Oct Mon 26 Dec Tue 27 Dec

2012 Mon 2 Jan Thu 26 Jan **Mon 12 Mar Fri 6 Apr Sat 7 Apr Mon 9 Apr Wed 25 Apr Mon 11 Jun Mon 1 Oct Tue 25 Dec Wed 26 Dec

*On 14 February 2006 the Minister for Volunteers announced that the day for the recognition and celebration of the achievments of South Australia's volunteers will be held on the second Monday of June coinciding with the Queen's Birthday celebrations. **Subject to formal proclamation (Section 5, Holidays Act 1915)

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TEXTILE CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR UNION NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH 28 ANGLO ROAD, CAMPSIE NSW 2194 FAX: 9787 1561

CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM Membership No: (if known) Name in full: (block letters) Address: Postcode: Home Phone: Email: Where Employed: First Language: Signature:

Mobile:

Date:

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE DETAILS ABOVE ARE CORRECT SO THAT YOUR UNION CAN CONTACT YOU ABOUT IMPORTANT MATTERS AND/OR SPECIAL PROMOTIONS.

It is now more important than ever to become a union member.

Unions can protect you from unfair treatment in the workplace and improve your job security. This is especially important since the introduction of the new industrial relations laws.

Union membership is also the best way to improve your wages and working conditions: w Union members can earn significantly more than non-union employees through the negotiation of Enterprise Agreements. w Union members get better sick leave and holiday leave entitlements. w Union members are more likely to receive long service leave and paid maternity leave.

Union members are also safer at work. Statistics also show that union membership increases health and safety awareness at a workplace by 70%.

By joining a union you can play a vital role in the Your Rights at Work campaign and help get better workplace laws.

More than two million Australian union members are working together to fight for better wages and conditions and to protect the Australian way of life.

Why don't you join us? PHONE: 02 9789 5233 14

The Hon Tammy Jennings, MLC Australian Greens Member of the SA Legislative Council th

Wednesday 28 April 2010

MEDIA RELEASE

INDUSTRIAL MANSLAUGHTER SHOULD BE A CRIME The crime of industrial manslaughter must be introduced with significant penalties and jail terms attached according to Greens MLC Tammy Jennings.

Such a law would mean senior company officials could be held responsible for decisions leading to employee deaths.

Her call comes on the day South Australians mourn those who have died from workplace at the annual International Workers' Memorial Day Service.

Ms Jennings said: "Introducing the crime of industrial manslaughter would signal that Australians believe that corporate crime must not go unpunished, and that the pursuit of profit must not come at the expense of worker's lives.

"If the terrible deaths of four young insulation workers have highlighted anything at all it is the need for tougher occupational health and safety laws and industry regulations in Australia to protect people who are just doing their job.

"Those young men were among almost 690,000 work-related incidents – which include diseases, injuries and deaths we tragically see in Australia each year.

In the 2007-08 financial year alone there were 150 notified work-related fatalities – and that is just the official figures. Industrial manslaughter should be a crime and it is disgraceful that here in South Australia in the 21st century that this is not already the case.

"No job should come at the cost of your life and we must start to take deaths due to workplace negligence more seriously. Anything less is disrespectful to the dead and their loved ones," she concluded.

Ms Jennings will attend the VOID (Voice of Industrial Death) annual Memorial Service and balloon release from 10.30am today at St Stephen's Lutheran Church, 152 Wakefield Street. A rally follows at 12 noon in Victoria Square. For more info visit www.void.org.au - to arrange comment contact Tammy Jennings/Ros Gumbys on 0406 729 981 The ACT has provisions for industrial manslaughter. Meanwhile in England the trial of the first UK Company to be charged under the 2007 Corporate Manslaughter Act is currently underway.

Tammy Jennings Greens MLC for SA, Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000. jennings.office@parliament.sa.gov.au

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www.sa.greens.org.au

Proud to be Associated with the Clothing Trade Union from

Proud To Be Associated With The Clothing Trade Union From

BETA BIAS

DIVNOL & HUTINA

BIAS BINDING CUTTERS FOR CLOTHING & SWIMWEAR INDUSTRY UNIT 14, 3 KALESKI STREET MOOREBANK NSW 2170 Telephone: (02) 9821 2882 FOR ALL TRADE INQUIRIES

PTY LTD Manufacturers of LADIES PANTS

Compliments to all Members of the Clothing Trade Union from

JODANNE

PH: (02) 9755 1646 FAX: (02) 9755 1174

"A Touch of Class and Inspiration"

11-17 BUCKINGHAM ST SURRY HILLS, 2010

Unit 11, 8-10 Barry Road Chipping Norton NSW 2170

Telephone: 9699 2555

Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

Proud to support the T.C.F. Union

MINH DUNG FASHIONS & CUTTING SERVICES

DIEP. N. PTY LTD

PTY LTD

MANUFACTURERS OF LADIES CLOTHES

Manufacture of Ladies Wear

PHONE: (02) 9755 2385

TELEPHONE: (02) 9755 5393 FAX: (02) 9755 5394

FAX: (02) 9755 9443

26A LONGFIELD STREET CABRAMATTA NSW 2166

37 KURRARA STREET, LANSVALE NSW 2166

PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TCF UNION.

PRETTY GIRL FASHION GROUP PTY LTD

750 PRINCES HIGHWAY TEMPE NSW 2044

TELEPHONE: (02) 8577 7777 FAX: (02) 8577 7868

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Delegate Training South Australia

Delegate Training Tasmania

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Proud to support the T.C.F. Union

Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

SONBID PTY LTD

BLUELAKES CLOTHING PTY LTD

MANUFACTURERS OF LADIES WEAR

Manufacturers of Ladies swimsuits

PHONE: (02) 9790 1708

70 Meeks Road Marrickville NSW 2204

FAX: (02) 9790 1709

PHONE: (02) 9565 1880 FACSIMILE: (02) 9557 0668

10 GARTMORE AVENUE BANKSTOWN NSW 2200

Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union

Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union:-

LE APPARELS PTY LTD

Manufacturers of Quality Ladies Wear

Embroidery for Sportswear

TEL: (02) 9754 1555 FAX: (02) 9754 1055

TEL: (02) 9550 3013 FAX: (02) 9550 1314

Mobile: 0413 149 242

53 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204

Unit C2, 303 The Horsley Drive FAIRFIELD NSW 2165

Proud to support the T.C.F. Union

LUCIA DARLING INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD

MANUFACTURER OF HIGH QUALITY LADIES WEAR, JACKETS, PANTS, DRESSES & SKIRTS

Designer of Ladies Clothes

PHONE: (02) 9519 6430 FAX: (02) 9519 6450

PHONE: (02) 9728 2195 FAX: (02) 9726 3275

107 SYDENHAM RD., MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204 Email: ldarling@bigpond.net.au

27 KURRARA STREET, LANSVALE NSW 2166

Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union

Proud to support the T.C.F. Union:-

HONEYBEAN PTY. LTD.

GOOD FELLOWS HOSIERY PTY LTD

Manufacturers of Knitwear

Manufacturers of Football Jerseys, Socks, Shorts, Track Suits, Club Jackets, Men's and Bot's Socks

TELEPHONE (02) 9723 7328

71 PrincesHighway, St. Peters 2044

FAX (02) 9723 3865

TELEPHONE: (02) 9519 2711 FAX: (02) 9519 3266

Unit 4, 131 Lisbon Street Fairfield NSW 2165

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INSURANCE UPDATE FOR TCFUA MEMBERS If you are a member of AustralianSuper you may have received a letter informing you of the new insurance offering and may have received the new default Income Protection Insurance commencing from 29th May 2010.

Income Protection Insurance can provide valuable protection should you find yourself unable to work through illness, injury or accident.

Income protection insurance helps protect your income if you are disabled and temporarily unable to work through illness, injury or accident.

Each unit of Income Protection cover provides a benefit of $500 per month, before tax.

Cover is available up to the age of 65 provided you are in active employment with an AustralianSuper employer on the date that cover commences.

Income Protection provides a monthly income benefit of up to 85% of your wage/salary, payable for up to two years. If you qualify for an income protection benefit the first 75% is paid to you directly and any additional benefit of up to 10% will be paid into your AustralianSuper account.

Following is a example of a person employed under the Federal Clothing Industry Award 1999 or the Federal Textile Industry Award 2000 and the number of units that would be needed by that person to give 85% Income Protection Insurance.

Please note this does not take into account any over award payments, overtime or shift penalty.

Minimum Weekly Award

Number of Units of Income Protection Insurance

$ 543.90

5

$ 560.50

5

$ 583.00

5

$ 603.90

5

$ 637.60

5

$ 679.30

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The above is a example only and you will need to assess your own personal circumstances to determine if Income Protection Insurance is appropriate for you and what would be the appropriate level of insurance.

For further information in regards to Income Protection or any other AustralianSuper product or services please contact the AustralianSuper Service Centre on 1300 300 273 or visit www.australiansuper.com You may also contact me direct on 0439 435 393 if I can be of assistance Ian Masters - Account Manager, AustralianSuper This information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, situation or needs. Before making a decision about AustralianSuper consider your financial requirements and refer to product disclosure statement (PDS) AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987 AFSL 233788 Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898

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Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union:-

Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union

PSYKE DESIGN

FOUR SEASON

PTY LTD

CLOTHING & ENTERPRISE PTY. LTD.

Manufacturers of Clothing & Pressing

Manufacturers of Children's Clothing

Unit 9, 16-18 Barry Road Chipping Norton NSW 2170

PHONE KAREN 0432 503 263

Mobile: 0414 722 895 Proud to be associated with the T.C.F. Union

Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union:-

YUMARO

CLEMENTINE

INCORPORATED

FASHIONS

Specialising in the manufacture of: Track Suits, Screen Printing Dog Beds, Polo Shirts & T Shirts

PTY LTD

Manufacturers of Ladies Clothes

PHONE: (02) 4474 3336

89 Railway Parade Marrickville NSW 2204

FAX: (02) 4474 0739 No 6 Lot 3 Shelly Road North Moruya Industrial Estate Moruya NSW 2537

PHONE: (02) 9517 3232 FAX: (02) 9517 3237

Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union:-

Proud to be Associated with The T.C.F. Union

D&J BROTHERS

JABESH WEAR

PTY LTD

PTY LTD

Manufacturers of Ladies Clothes also ZigZag & Elastic Shirring

Manufacturers of Ladies Clothes

PHONE: (02) 9759 4899

Unit 14, 252 HUME HIGHWAY LANSVALE NSW 2166

FAX: (02) 9750 3402

PHONE/FAX: (02) 9755 9534

2nd Floor, 436 Burwood Road Belmore NSW 2192

Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

SMART FIRST PTY LTD Manufacturers of Mens & Ladies Fashions

246 Fairfield Street FAIRFIELD NSW 2165

TEL/FAX: (02) 9723 2899 Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

Manufacturers of Rugby League Sportswear

TEL: (02) 9517 3998 FAX: (02) 9516 0257

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65 Marrickville Road Marrickville NSW 2204

Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

SWAN TISSUE PRODUCTS PTY LTD Manufacturers of Tissues & Napkins

11-12 DURIAN PLACE WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164

TEL: (02) 9756 1580 FAX: (02) 9756 3086 Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

ANGEL ADVANCE PTY LTD Manufacturers of Ladies Clothes

8 Close Street CANTERBURY NSW 2193

TEL: (02) 9787 8188 FAX: (02) 9787 8288 Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

SADIE CLOTHING PTY LTD Manufacturers of Ladies Wear

Level 3, Room 3D 119 Kippax Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

TEL/FAX: (02) 9211 2329 Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

T.Q.M. HOLDING PTY LTD Manufacturers of Ladies Clothes

PH: (02) 9724 7150 FAX: (02) 9723 1568

Lot 23/E1 291-303 the Horsley Drive FAIRFIELD NSW 2165

Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

S&P SPORTSWEAR PTY LTD Manufacturers of LADIES SPORTSWEAR

Unit 3, 617 Elizabeth Street Redfern NSW 2016

PHONE/FAX: (02) 9698 8685 Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

JACKZ TRADING PTY LTD Makers-up for the Clothing Trade

PO Box 929 Marrickville NSW 2204

PHONE-FAX: (02) 9718 2845 Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

STARVIEW FASHIONS Manufacturers of Swimwear

TEL: (02) 9829 7444

5/58 Lancaster Road Ingleburn NSW 2565

FAX: (02) 9829 7466 Proud to be Associated with the T.C.F. Union:-

LOVERS FASHIONS MANUFACTURING PTY LTD Manufacturers of Ladies Garments

TEL: (02) 9313 8988 FAX: (02) 9662 0377 21

Lot 9, 26-34 Dunning Avenue Rosebery NSW 2018

Rosemount Fashion Week

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UNION FEES The TCFUA has delayed putting up Membership for as long as possible but at the National Council meeting held in May it was decided that the TCFUA Membership fees are increased from the 1st July 2008.

The decision was made in light of vastly increased cost due to inflation and the costs associated with the successful Your Rights @ Work Campaign. However the TCFUA NSW/SA/TAS Branch will not increase its Union fees on the 1st July 2008, the increase will only apply from the 1st January 2009.

The following table outlines the new rates and saving for direct debit members.

PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS OR QUATERLY STATEMENT WEEKLY

FORT MONTHLY QUATERLY ANNUALLY NIGHTLY

YEAR IN ADVANCE

SENIOR FULL TIME

$8.50

$17.00

$36.84

$110.50

$442.00

$397.80

JUNIOR PART TIME

$5.10

$10.20

$22.10

$66.30

$265.20

$238.70

FOR MEMBERS WHO MOVE TO DIRECT DEBIT THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY WEEKLY

FORT MONTHLY QUATERLY ANNUALLY NIGHTLY

SENIOR FULL TIME

$7.65

$15.30

$33.15

$99.45

$397.80

JUNIOR PART TIME

$4.59

$9.18

$19.89

$59.67

$238.68

Union fees will continue to be tax deductible with members able to claim the cost of Union fees as a tax deduction when they submit their yearly tax return

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TCFUA (Textile Clothing & Footwear Union of Australia) Frequently Asked Questions Q A

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My employer says I can't join the union, is that true? Do I have to tell my employer if I join?

No. Every Australian worker — including if you are a casual worker — has the right to join a union. Your right to join a union — or not to join — is protected under the Freedom of Association provision of the Workplace Relations Act. Your membership is between you and your union. You are under no obligation to disclose this to anyone, including your employer.

I'm casual, what rights do I have?

The rights of casual employees are limited, but casuals do have many of the same rights as permanent workers, including a right to be a union member. Casuals have a higher pay rate to compensate for the lack of paid holiday or sick leave and casuals must also receive superannuation and may be entitled to long service leave.

Unions continually campaign to improve casual workers' rights especially as more and more workers are finding they are only being offered jobs as casuals. If you are a casual an employer is not required to offer you regular work or to pay you when they have no work for you. However the employer is obliged to provide you with some minimum notice on the availability of work and also minimum periods of work, in line with what the individual awards or agreements specify. Ask the TCFUA for more information Can apprentices join the union?

Yes. Many unions have significantly reduced fees for apprentices as well as offering specialised advice and assistance. Employers have a range of obligations when employing apprentices and the TCFUA can discuss these with you.

What is my employer's responsibility in relation to occupational health and safety?

Employers have a legal and moral responsibility to provide safe

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workplaces, to document steps they have taken to do this and to notify employers of their rights. Employers who fail to meet their OH&S responsibilities can face penalties if a worker is injured, becomes sick or dies because of work.

I was hurt at work. What should I do?

If you have been hurt at work, you must inform your manager and insist on documentation of the incident. Your health and safety representative (if you have one), must also be notified. If you believe you are at risk of injury or illness, contact the TCFUA and local workers' compensation authority if you have any concerns.

People are being bullied at my workplace but no one is getting physically injured. Is this a health and safety issue?

Yes! Anything that makes your workplace unsafe is a health and safety issue. People can be injured at work in less obvious ways than falling over or injuring themselves and bullying can definitely make people feel stressed and unwell. Ask the TCFUA for help on bullying in your workplace.

My employer says I have to tie my hair up and can't wear a nose ring at work. Is she allowed to do that?

It depends on the nature of your job and in the industry you work in. If you have a job where the presence of body piercing could endanger your health and safety or the health and safety of another person, your employer may have grounds for banning piercings. Ask the TCFUA for more information.

My employer sacked me and I think it's unfair. What can I do?

Your rights will depend on many factors including how long you have worked with this employer, whether you were employed in a permanent or casual role, or the size of the business. If you are in any doubt, chances are you have been unfairly dismissed and you should seek advice. You should act quickly as there may be a limit on the amount of time you have to lodge a claim. Ask the TCFUA if you need advice.

Does my employer have to pay my superannuation?

Under the Australian Government's "Superannuation Guarantee", employers are

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required to contribute at least 9% of the earnings of eligible employees into a superannuation fund or retirement savings account. Most employees are eligible for superannuation but there are some exceptions. For example, if you earn less than $450 per month before tax or if you're under 18 years old and work less than 30 hours a week you are not eligible. All Australian employees now have a choice about which super fund to join.

Also, recent changes to superannuation laws mean that if you earn extra incentives or bonuses as part of your income this may be included in your employer's 9% superannuation requirement. If you think you are being underpaid or need advice on your superannuation, ask the TCFUA. I told my employer I was pregnant and my shifts have been cut. What can I do?

Speak to your manager about the reasons for cutting your shifts. An employer who discriminates against a woman because she is pregnant is breaking the law. Seek advice from the T C F UA o r t h e r e l e v a n t a n t i discrimination authority if you believe that you are being discriminated against for family reasons.

I have only been in my job for six months, am I entitled to paid or unpaid maternity leave?

Depending on where you work, and what award or agreement you are covered by, you may be entitled to paid or unpaid maternity leave. Many employers have qualifying periods of six months or more before employees are eligible for any maternity leave.

Many employers are now offering varying amounts of paid maternity leave. If you have worked for your employer on a regular and systematic basis for at least 12 months, and you have a reasonable expectation of ongoing employment, then you are eligible for up to 52 weeks unpaid maternity leave. The TCFUA is campaigning for a national, Federal Government-funded maternity leave

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scheme of at least 14 weeks, paid at federal minimum wage rates plus 9% superannuation for all women.

I missed out on a job because the employer said he 'didn't like people like me'. Is he allowed to do this?

It is against the law for employers – no matter how big or small - to discriminate against a person. Whether you are part time or full time, casual or permanent, you can make a complaint if you have been treated less favourably (for example: if you have been refused employment; dismissed; denied a promotion, transfer or other benefits associated with employment; given less favourable terms or conditions of employment; denied equal access to training opportunities; harassed or bullied) for the following reasons: Your sex — including pregnancy, marital status, family responsibilities and sexual harassment You have a disability (whatever it is) Your race, colour, national or ethnic background, age Your sexual preference, criminal record, trade union activity or political opinion (in employment) I think I am being underpaid. What can I do?

What you are entitled to be paid depends on factors including which State or Territory you work in, your age, what award you are covered by, and the details of your workplace agreement. All workers are entitled to a minimum wage.

From 1 October 2008, the weekly rate of pay for adults on the Federal Minimum Wage (FMW) will rise to $543.78 ($14.31 an hour) but different minimum wages apply depending on which State or Territory you work in, your age and other factors. You may also be entitled to: an extra loading if you are a casual worker; penalty rates for working evenings, on weekends or on holidays; leave loading; shift allowances; working additional hours; redundancy; incentive payments; uniform and a range of other allowances and payments.

The TCFUA has specialist advisors who can help you with questions about wages and conditions. Ask the TCFUA for more information

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(NSW BRANCH) 28 ANGLO ROAD CAMPSIE NSW 2194 Phone 02 9789 5233 or 9789 4477 Fax: 02 9787 1561 Email: tcfuansw@tcfua.org.au

Introducing your Union Representative Dear Member My name is Hanisha McNabb and I am the union representative for your factory.

I come from a textile background as a factory worker and have been involved in the Textile Clothing & Footwear industry for 16 years.

I have been involved with trade unions for the past 15 years, serving two different unions as a union delegate and organiser.

Hanisha McNabb As your union organiser, please call me If you are having any problems in the workplace. You should make an appointment, as I am on the road visiting our members most of the time.

Please feel free to contact me, at any time, for any work related matter, on my Mobile, 0438 999 571. If I am unavailable please leave a message & I will ring you back ASAP. Our office is located at: 28 Anglo Road Campsie, Phone: 02 9789 5233 or 02 9789 4477 Fax: 02 9787 1561 Your union representative,

Hanisha McNabb

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The National paid maternity leave scheme The new national paid maternity leave scheme is a big win for Australian women and their families. After 30 years of campaigning women will now have support to keep their jobs and financial security when they have a baby. The 18 week scheme, announced in the May Federal Budget, will start from 2011 and is an important social reform giving assist families to adjust to a major life event – the birth of a baby.

What is next? – countdown to 2011 The government scheme is a great start but it’s not perfect. Legislation is yet to be passed by the Federal Parliament for the scheme to start in 2011. The government scheme will operate alongside employer schemes already in place and unions will campaign to ensure that the governmentfunded component must not be used as a substitute for existing employer-provided paid parental leave entitlements.

Measures to allow mothers time to bond with their babies without financial stress forcing them back to work too early benefits the entire community and would not have been achieved without the tireless efforts of union and community activists.

More importantly employers must not use the government scheme as an excuse cut paid maternity leave from agreements.

There is more work to do to build on the 18week scheme. Unions will campaign for improvements in the following priority areas: · A requirement that employers “top-up” the government scheme so women earning above the minimum wage receive full income replacement · Paid parental leave for fathers · Employer payment of 9%superannuation · Flexibility on the qualifying period · Flexibility to allow women to take some of 18 weeks paid leave before the birth of the baby · Adjusting the scheme to allow women the choice of taking 18 weeks paid leave at half pay over 36 weeks

What we have won Eighteen weeks leave for the primary care giver – whether a full-time, part-time or casual worker. Eligible women will get payments via their employer at the Federal Minimum wage (currently $543.78). An income test of $150,000 will apply based on the primary carer’s adjusted taxable income in the previous financial year.

To be eligible for the government scheme the primary carer must be in paid work and have: · Been engaged in work continuously for at least 10 of the 13 months prior to the expected birth or adoption of a child · Undertaken at least 330 hours paid work in the 10 month period (an average of around one day of paid work a week)

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Investment Performance Update for the quarter ended 31 December 2009 A confidence boost After a turbulent period that most investors would like to forget, the second half of 2009 saw confidence start to return to all sectors of the investment market. With economies around the world showing the first signs of economic growth since the beginning of the downturn, investors began looking towards the future with renewed optimism.

Some developing country economies such as China and India had some of the most dramatic share market rebounds during 2009. China's share market rose 80% last year, while India's was up 88%.

Economic growth has been significantly weaker in major developed markets such as the US, Britain and Europe, however they also appear to have now seen the worst of the global financial crisis (GFC). For these economies, the hard task starts now as they head back along the slow path to recovery.

The return of economic growth meant most investment market sectors finished the year in a positive mood Good news for super members The outstanding performance of the Australian share market in the second half of 2009 – supported by the strong performance of international shares, particularly in emerging markets – meant AustralianSuper members enjoyed good returns in the quarter and the six months ended 31 December 2009.

At 31 December 2009, the quarterly return for AustralianSuper's Balanced option was 3.21%, its six-month return was 11.97%, and for the 12-month period it was 10.24%. For the 10 years to 31 December, the Balanced Option returned an average of 6.52% per annum. This is 1% higher than the median* super fund and reflects AustralianSuper's successful long-term investment strategy.

While the good performance put in by the share market last year was the key component in generating a better return for fund members, investors' renewed confidence in other investment markets also played a role.

Confidence has started to return to both the private equity and infrastructure markets, with both sectors appearing to have passed through the worst of the GFC. Australian private equity and infrastructure investments in particular are benefiting from the much more positive local economic conditions.

Property is another investment sector where things are looking more upbeat, with Australian property valuations stabilising due to the positive outlook for our economy. With the property market picking up, AustralianSuper is continuing to search out worthwhile investment opportunities while prices remain attractive.

The return to positive territory underlines the importance of the Fund's investment approach of using a sensible long-term diversified strategy and staying invested in long-term assets during periods of market turbulence with the aim of delivering members good returns on their retirement savings.

For more information on how to get AustralianSuper working for you call 1 300 300 273 or visit www.australiansuper.com * SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey, SR50 Balanced Index, December 2009.

This article is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, situation or needs. Before making a decision about AustralianSuper, consider your financial requirements and read our Product Disclosure Statement, available at www.australiansuper.com/FormsPublications or by calling 1300 300 273. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987 AFSL 233 788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898. Investment returns are not guaranteed as all investments carry some risk. Past performance gives not indication of future returns.

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LONG SERVICE LEAVE What is long service leave?

The NSW Long Service Leave Act 1955 provides that full-time, part-time and casual workers in New South Wales are entitled to be paid long service leave after working for an unbroken period of 10 years with the one employer. In this Act, a worker is defined as a person who is employed whether on salary, wages, piecework rates or paid wholly or partly by commission.

Who is NOT covered by this Act? Workers who are: ! covered by long service leave provisions in a NSW award or agreement more favourable than those in the Act ! covered by long service leave provisions in any other Act or federal award employed by an employer exempted by the !

NSW Industrial Relations Commission from having to provide long service leave.

What is the long service leave entitlement provided by this Act? Two months paid leave after 10 years service with one employer and one month paid leave for each additional five years service.

Is there an entitlement for less than 10 years service?

Yes. A worker who has completed five years service is entitled to a long service pro rata payment if he or she: ! resigns as a result of illness, incapacity, ! domestic or other pressing necessity ! is dismissed for any reason except serious and wilful misconduct or ! dies.

What service qualifies for long service leave?

To qualify, there needs to be continuous service with an employer, even if the worker's duties or position change during that time. If the company is part of a group and the worker is transferred to other companies within the group, generally the worker's service is continuous.

If the business is sold and it is carried on by the new owner as the same business, and the worker is employed in that business, the continuity of the worker's service is not considered to be broken.

How is long service leave paid?

Long service leave is paid at the ordinary pay rate (see below) which has been paid to a worker prior to taking leave or an average of the last five years ordinary pay earnings, whichever is greater. The employer may pay the worker in full when leave

commences, in instalments on the usual paydays or under another agreed arrangement.

What is ordinary pay?

Ordinary pay is the worker's ordinary time rate of pay plus an average of any bonus, commission or other incentive payments paid over the past 12 months or the past five years, whichever is greater.

The cash value of board and lodgings provided is also included. Bonuses paid to workers who are otherwise paid in excess of $120000 per annum are not included. Shiftwork, other penalty rates and overtime payments are also not included.

How is long service leave paid on termination?

After 10 years of continuous service, the worker is entitled to receive a payment calculated in accordance with any long service leave entitlement, or on a pro rata basis where an entitlement exists after less than 10 years service.

How can long service leave be taken?

In one continuous period of leave or, if the worker and employer agree: ! where the leave due is two months - in two separate periods ! where the leave due is between two months and 19 weeks - in two or three separate periods ! where the leave exceeds 19 weeks - in two, three or four separate periods.

Can a worker be paid for the value of their long service leave?

No. The long service entitlement must be taken as leave. Payment for leave entitlements is only made on termination of employment.

When can long service leave be taken?

When a worker becomes eligible for long service leave, an employer is required to grant it as soon as practicable, taking into account the needs of the employer's establishment. One month's notice should be given by the employer.

Can long service leave be taken in advance?

Yes. If both the employer and worker agree, not less than one month's leave may be taken in advance.

What happens if a public holiday occurs during long service leave?

An extra day must be included in the long service leave.

For more information, please contact your employer association or union, or the Award Enquiry Service, NSW Department of Commerce, Office of Industrial Relations.

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LONG SERVICE LEAVE PROVISIONS TEXTILE CLOTHING & FELT HATTING

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FOOTWEAR MEMBERS! If you have problems or queries regarding long service leave contact the Union office on 9789 5233

TABLE 1: FOR SERVICE WHICH BEGAN ON OR AFTER 1ST APRIL 1963 Employees can take two months long service leave after completing ten (10) years' continuous service with the same employer. Employees can then take a further one month's long service leave after completing a further five (5) years' service with that employer. In both instances, the employee must give the employer one month's notice of their intention to take such leave.

MONTHS OF SERVICE YEARS OF SERVICE

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2

5 6 7 8 9

4.33 5.20 6.07 6.93 7.80

4.41 5.27 6.14 7.01 7.87

4.48 5.34 6.21 7.08 7.94

4.62 5.49 6.36 7.22 8.09

4.69 5.56 6.43 7.29 8.16

10 11 12 13 14 15

8.67 9.53 10.40 11.27 12.13 13.00

8.74 8.81 8.88 8.96 9.61 9.68 9.75 9.82 10.47 10.54 10.62 10.69 11.34 11.41 11.48 11.56 12.21 12.28 12.35 12.42

9.03 9.89 10.76 11.63 12.49

3 4 5 6 Weeks of Long Service Leave 4.55 5.42 6.28 7.15 8.02

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4.77 5.63 6.50 7.37 8.23

4.84 5.71 6.57 7.44 8.31

4.91 5.78 6.64 7.51 8.38

4.98 5.85 6.72 7.58 8.45

5.06 5.92 6.79 7.66 8.52

5.13 5.99 6.86 7.73 8.59

9.10 9.97 10.83 11.70 12.57

9.17 10.04 10.91 11.77 12.64

9.24 10.11 10.98 11.84 12.71

9.32 10.18 11.05 11.92 12.78

9.39 10.26 11.12 11.99 12.86

9.46 10.33 11.19 12.06 12.93

TABLE 2: FOR SERVICE WHICH BEGAN BEFORE 1 APRIL, 1963.

MONTHS OF SERVICE YEARS OF SERVICE

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0.65 1.30 1.95 2.60

0.05 0.70 1.35 2.00 2.65

0.11 0.76 1.41 2.06 2.71

0.16 0.81 1.46 2.11 2.76

0.22 0.92 1.57 2.22 2.87

0.27 0.92 1.57 2.22 2.87

5 6 7 8 9

3.25 3.90 4.55 5.20 5.85

3.30 3.95 4.60 5.25 5.90

3.36 4.01 4.66 5.31 5.96

3.41 4.06 4.71 5.36 6.01

3.47 4.12 4.77 5.42 6.07

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6.50 7.15 7.80 8.45 9.10 9.75

6.55 7.20 7.85 8.50 9.15

6.61 7.26 7.91 8.56 9.21

6.66 7.31 7.96 8.61 9.26

6.72 7.37 8.02 8.67 9.32

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0.33 0.98 1.63 2.28 2.93

0.38 1.03 1.68 2.33 2.98

0.43 1.08 1.73 2.38 3.03

0.49 1.14 1.79 2.44 3.09

0.54 1.19 1.84 2.49 3.14

0.60 1.25 1.90 2.55 3.20

3.52 4.17 4.82 5.47 6.12

3.58 4.23 4.88 5.53 6.18

3.63 4.28 4.93 5.58 6.23

3.68 4.33 4.98 5.63 6.28

3.74 4.39 5.04 5.69 6.34

3.79 4.44 5.09 5.74 6.39

3.85 4.50 5.15 5.80 6.45

6.77 7.42 8.07 8.72 9.37

6.83 7.48 8.13 8.78 9.43

6.88 7.53 8.18 8.83 9.48

6.93 7.58 8.23 8.88 9.53

6.99 7.64 8.29 8.94 9.59

7.04 7.69 8.34 8.99 9.64

7.10 7.75 8.40 9.05 9.70

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Allowance Meal Money Lack of Dining Facilities Lack of Rest room Facilities

$ 9.65 3.95 3.95

Head of Table Allowance – Clause 27.2.1 An employee who is the head of a table or bench of machines in charge of 4 or more employees must be paid as follows; -if working in connection with order tailoring or order dress making, $16.20 above their skill level -for all others $11.75 above their skill level.

291.50 320.65 349.80 378.95 402.25 419.75 437.25 466.40 495.55 Adult Rate

Minimum weekly award rate $

Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is in tended as a guide only and does not replace any obligation employers or employees may have under any industrial instrumentsuch as the Clothing Award

Apprentice rates of Pay – Clause 25.3.1 Term Percentage (%) of Skill Level 4 ($637.60) st st 1 year 1 six months 50 nd 2 six months 55 2nd year 1st six months 60 nd 2 six months 65 rd 3 year 1st six months 70 nd 2 six months 75 4th year 1st six months 80 nd 2 six months 85 Thereafter Appropriate adult rate

# Wage Band.

Junior Rates of Pay – Clause 25.4 Age Percentage (%) of Skill Level 2 ($583.00) At 16 years of age and under 50 At 16.5 years of age 55 At 17 years of age 60 At 17.5 years of age 65 At 18 years of age 69 At 18.5 years of age 72 At 19 years of age 75 At 19.5 years of age 80 At 20 years of age 85 Thereafter 100

If you are currently on an Enterprise agreement, these rates may not apply to you.

Minimum weekly award wage rate* $ Trainee 543.90 1 560.50 583.00 2 603.90 3 637.60 4 5# 679.30 * The weekly award wage rate for ordinary hours combines the base rate, supplementary payment and arbitrated safety net adjustments and National Wage Case decisions awarded since the October 1993 Review of Wage Fixing Principles.

Rates of Pay – Clause 25.1 Classification/Skill Level

The following rate are to apply from the first pay period to commence on or after 1st October 2008

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Minimum Weekly Award Wage Rate $ 522.85 554.70 586.60 637.60

Minimum Weekly Award Wage Rate $ 255.05 350.70 478.20 573.85

Other Allowances Clause Allowance 27.2 Meal Money 27.3 Change of Shift without 2 working Days Notice

$ 6.90 16.40

Junior Rates of Pay – Clause 25.5.1 Age Percentage (%) of Skill Level Employed at ($) Under 16 years of age 40 17 years of age 50 18 years of age 60 19 years of age 75 20 years of age 90 At 21 years of age Appropriate Adult Rate

Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is intended as a guide only and does not replace any obligation employers or employees may have under any industrial instrument such as the Felt Hatting Award

1 st year 2 nd year 3 rd year 4 th year

Adult Apprentice Rates of Pay – Clause 25.4.3 4 Year Term Percentage (%) of Felt Hatter Grade 4 ($637.60)

1 st year 2 nd year 3 rd year 4 th year

Apprentice Rates of Pay – Clause 25.3.1 4 Year Term Percentage (%) of Felt Hatter Grade 4 ($637.60)

Rates of Pay – Clause 25.1 Classification/Skill Minimum weekly award wage Level rate $ * Trainee 543.90 Felt Hatter Grade1 560.50 Felt Hatter Grade 2 569.00 Felt Hatter Grade 3 583.00 Felt Hatter Grade 4 637.60 * The weekly award wage rate for ordinary hours combines the base rate, supplementary payment and arbitrated safety net adjustments and National Wage Case decisions awarded since the October 1993 Review of Wage Fixing Principles.

If you are currently on an Enterprise agreement, these rates may not apply to you.

The following rate are to apply from the first pay period to commence on or after 1st October 2008

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Shift not continuing for at least 5 successive shifts or is less than the number of ordinary hours prescribed each week

29.3.2 29.3.3

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Allowance Meal Money Change of Shift without 2 working Days Notice First Aid Attendant in charge of up to 50 employees in charge of 51 or more employees Shift other than Day Shift

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Clause 21.3 21.4

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10.65 13.45 15% loading on weekly award wage for skill level concerned 30% loading on weekly award wage for skill level concerned 50% loading on weekly award wage for skill level concerned

$45.50

Other Allowances

$36.20

In charge of 21 or more employees an additional

246.60 308.30

Minimum weekly award rate $

Minimum Weekly Award Wage Rate $ 362.35 392.55 452.90 483.10 543.50 573.70

Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is intended as a guide only and does not replace any obligation employers or employees may have under any industrial instrument such as the Footwear Award

Junior Rates of Pay – Clause 19.3.1 Age Percentage (%) of Skill Level 1 ($560.50) Under 16 years of age 44 16 years and under 55 17 years 17 years and under 66 18 years 18 years and under 77 19 years 19 years and under 86 20 years 20 years and under 94 21 years At 21 years of age Appropriate Adult rate

$23.70

60% 65% 75% 80% 90% 95%

In charge of 11 to 20 employees an additional

1st six months 2nd six months 1st six months 2nd six months 1st six months 2nd six months

Leading Hand Allowance – Clause 21.1.1(a) In charge of 3 to 10 employees an additional

1st year 2nd year 3rd year

Apprentice Rates of Pay Three Year term – Clause 19.2.1 3 Year Term Percentage (%) of Skill Level 3 ($603.90)

If you are currently on an Enterprise agreement, these rates may not apply to you.

Minimum weekly award wage rate* $ Trainee 543.80 1 560.50 583.00 2 603.90 3 637.60 4 5# 679.30 * The weekly award wage rate for ordinary hours combines the base rate, supplementary payment and arbitrated safety net adjustments and National Wage Case decisions awarded since the October 1993 Review of Wage Fixing Principles. # Wage Band.

Rates of Pay – Clause 19.1.1 Classification/Skill Level

The following rate are to apply from the first pay period to commence on or after 1st October 2008

FEDERAL FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY AWARD 2000 (RATES OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES)

Minimum weekly award wage rate* $ 543.90 560.50 583.00 603.90 637.60 679.30

1 st year 2 nd year 3 rd year 4 th year

82 87 92 100

Adult Rates of Pay – Clause 28.4.3 4 Year Term Percentage (%) of Skill Level 4 ($637.60)

Minimum Weekly Award Wage Rate $ 522.85 554.70 586.60 637.60

291.50 320.65 344.00 373.10 402.30 437.25 466.40 495.55

Minimum weekly award rate $

$22.80 $33.20 $40.15

Leading Hand Allowance – Clause 30.1.1 In charge of up to 10 employees In charge of 11 to 20 employees In charge of 21 or more employees

Allowances – Clause 30

Storeworkers Rates of Pay – Clause 29.11.4(a) Classification Skill Level Minimum Weekly Award Wage Rate $ Storeworker Grade 1: On commencement 583.00 After 3 months 590.40 After 12 months 598.00 Storeworker Grade 2 603.80 Storeworker Grade 3 622.50 Storeworker Grade 4 641.10

Junior Rates of Pay – Clause 28.5.1 Age Percentage (%) of Skill Level 2 ($583.00) At 16 years of age and under 50 At 16.5 years of age 55 At 17 years of age 59 At 17.5 years of age 64 At 18 years of age 69 At 18.5 years of age 75 At 19 years of age 80 At 19.5 years of age 85 At 20 years of age Adult Rate

If you are currently on an Enterprise agreement, these rates may not apply to you.

Trainee 1 2 3 4 5# * The weekly award wage rate for ordinary hours combines the base rate, supplementary payment and arbitrated safety net adjustments and National Wage Case decisions awarded since the October 1993 Review of Wage Fixing Principles. # Wage Band.

Apprentice Rates of Pay – Clause 28.3.1 4 Year Term Percentage (%) of Skill Level 4 Minimum Weekly ($637.60) Award Wage Rate $ st 1 year 52 331.55 nd 2 year 62 395.30 rd 3 year 82 522.85 th 4 year 92 586.60

Rates of Pay – Clause 28.1 Classification/Skill Level

The following rate are to apply from the first pay period to commence on or after 1st October 2008

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$5.40 $4.80 $4.20 $4.20

In addition to PBR In addition to PBR In addition to PBR In addition to PBR

39.9.2

Shift other than Day Shift

Other Allowances Clause Allowance 29.11.3(a) Highrise Stacker Operator 30.3 Meal Money 30.4 Change of Shift without 2 working days notice 39.9.1 Permanent Night Shift

Extra per shift 30% 0f 1/5th of the weekly wage for skill level 2 – ($583.00)÷5 x 30% = $34.98 Extra per shift 15% of 1/5th of the weekly wage for skill level 2 – ($583.00)÷5 x 15% = $17.49

$ 14.60 more than award rate of pay for skill level 3 of subclause 28.1 $8.05/$5.90 $17.90

Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is intended as a guide only and does not replace any obligation employers or employees may have under any industrial instrument such as the Textile Award

Payment by results – Clause 31.13 Instructing 1st week Instructing 2nd week Instructing 3rd week Instructing thereafter

Other Allowances – Clause 30 Clause Additional Payments for… $ 30.7 Blending 17.40 30.8 Cards – Hand stripping 1.02 30.9 Dust Allowance 8.80 30.10 Dye house/Bleach house 7.20 30.10 Loading/Unloading Kiers or entering vapourlock 3.80 machines 30.11 First Aid Attendant 11.00 30.12.1 Instructors 15.80 30.13 Shoddy Shaking Machines 12.96 30.14 Size Troughs – Sewing Threads 8.70 30.15 Soda Ash 1.19 30.16 Unwashed Rags 2.70 30.17 Waste Room – Willey hands 8.70 30.18 Wool Scouring Pits – Double ordinary rates while working in cleaning of the pits 30.19 Wool Waste and Rags/Picking Over 1.06 30.20 Flax Scrutcher 7.20

If you are currently on an Enterprise agreement, these rates may not apply to you.

The following rate are to apply from the first pay period to commence on or after 1st October 2008

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This is general information only and you should consider if these products are appropriate for you.

Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Applications for credit are subject to credit approval.

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MEMBERS LEGAL SERVICES

Bill McNally has been the solicitor for the Textile Clothing and Footwear Union for decades. He and his partners David Trainor, Michael Jaloussis and Richard Brennan have looked after the legal needs of the union and their family members for a very long time and we have found their service has been excellent. They practice in all areas of law.

Whatever legal requirements you or your family has, we recommend that you consult the union solicitor.

W. G. McNALLY JONES STAFF LEVEL 10 179 ELIZABETH STREET SYDNEY NSW 2000 PHONE: (02) 9233 4744 FAX: (02) 9223 7859

MUA BUILDING LEVEL 2, 2-4 KWONG ALLEY NORTH FREMANTLE WA 6195 PHONE: (08) 6420 9580 FAX: (08) 9336 4915

TOLL FREE: 1800 651 599 EMAIL: law@mcnally.com.au www.mcnally.com.au