Inghams Enterprise Storemen's Agreement 1994

INGHAMS ENTERPRISE STOREMEN’S AGREEMENT 1994

No. AG 22 of 1994 . 2

1. - TITLE

This agreement shall be known as the Inghams Enterprise Storemen's Agreement 1994.

2. - ARRANGEMENT

1. Title 2. Arrangement 3. Area and Scope 4. Incidence and Parties Bound 5. Statement of Intention 6. Period of Operation 7. Relationship to Parent Award 8. Efficiency and Flexibility 9. No Further Claims 10. Wage Increases 11. Classification Structure and Wage Rates 12. Signatories to this Agreement

Appendix - Resolution of Disputes Requirement

3. - AREA AND SCOPE

This agreement shall apply to Inghams Enterprises Ltd (the company) in respect of its operations at its warehouse and coldstores at Baden Street, Osborne Park, and all employees engaged there under the terms and conditions of The Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) State Award 1977.

4. - INCIDENCE AND PARTIES BOUND

(1) This agreement shall apply to all employees employed by Inghams Enterprises Ltd at its warehouse and coldstores, Baden Street, Osborne Park, in accordance with The Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) State Award 1977.

(2) This agreement shall apply to and be binding on:

(a) Inghams Enterprises Ltd.

(b) The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association of Western Australia.

(c) Those employees included in subclause (1) hereof.

(3) The parties will oppose any application by other parties to be joined to this agreement. . 3

5. - STATEMENT OF INTENTION

The two principal objectives associated with this agreement are:

(1) The continuation and extension of plant efficiencies and flexibilities intended to enhance competitiveness.

(2) The implementation of an 8% increase to minimum rates of wages in recognition of employees' contributions to the matters contained in subclause (1) hereof. . 4

6. - PERIOD OF OPERATION

This agreement shall operate from 7th March 1994 to the 28th February 1996 and negotiations for a new agreement shall commence no later than 1st November 1995.

7. - RELATIONSHIP TO PARENT AWARD

(1) This agreement is to be read in conjunction with The Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) State Award 1977 as amended from time to time.

(2) Where there is any inconsistency between this agreement and the award, this agreement shall take precedence to the extent of the inconsistency.

8. - EFFICIENCY AND FLEXIBILITY

The following measures are to be maintained and enhanced where indicated for the duration of this agreement.

To bring about the desired efficiency and flexibility the following matters are agreed.

(1) Hours of Operation

(a) There shall be 38 ordinary hours of work in each week to be worked Monday to Friday 6.00am to 6.00pm.

(b) The afternoon picking crew, which may consist of up to three employees, may work until 7.00pm as part of their ordinary roster of 38 hours per week.

(c) Working until 7.00pm shall be voluntary for existing employees on the afternoon picking crew.

(d) New staff employed on the afternoon picking crew after the starting date of this agreement may be required to work until 7.00pm. The hour from 6.00pm to 7.00pm will attract a 15% penalty loading.

(e) In connection with the hour from 6.00pm to 7.00pm, it is understood that there will be no staff reduction of the early morning crew of four employees, whose present hours and wages will be maintained.

(f) While it is understood that changes in the production process working hours may require complementary changes in warehouse working hours, this shall not be implemented without first giving two weeks' notice of change of roster to warehouse employees. Change of roster within ordinary hours of work shall not be the subject of additional wage claims.

(2) Flexible Employment Arrangements . 5

(a) Casual labour hired from an agency shall be paid at a rate no less than that paid to employees working directly for the company.

(b) Any reduction in labour resources required by a change in the business cycle will be affected by natural attrition and/or by reduction in casual hours. . 6

(c) No more than 20% of the hours worked will be worked by casual employees except at the following periods:

(i) December 1 to January 5

(ii) two weeks prior to Easter

when a greater number of casual hours may be worked.

(3) Cost Reduction

(a) It is understood that all employees recognise the continuous need for cost reduction in some areas of the operations. The co-operation with management in this regard to ensure a competitive, productive operation is considered vital.

(b) The major component in cost reduction is perceived to be damage control. The employees realise the necessity for careful handling of stock and undertake to ensure that the proper procedures as laid down by the company are followed and that any stock arriving in the warehouse in a less than acceptable condition is called to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.

(4) Punctuality

Employees acknowledge that punctuality regarding set working time is a critical element in meeting the efficiency and flexibility clauses contained in this agreement.

(5) Absenteeism

It is accepted by staff to work towards an effective reduction in absenteeism levels.

(6) B-Class Licence

(a) The company agrees to provide or finance training for employees to obtain their B- class licence. The decision about who is to be eligible for the training to be made by the department manager and shop stewards together.

(b) B-class licence holders are to be used only in emergencies such as illness or accident, unprecedented rush orders and to cover periods of annual leave if the relief driver is unavailable.

(c) When an employee is withdrawn from warehouse duties to drive a B-class truck, he/she shall be replaced as soon as possible in the warehouse by another employee in order that the normal flow of work continues.

(7) Lidding

One employee from dispatch for one day a week may be assigned from the warehouse to the lidding process. . 7

(8) A-Class Licence Deliveries

These deliveries will continue to be done as part of a storeman's work.

(9) TAF Racking

Wet washing under TAF racking and chiller drains will be done by storemen when traffic permits. . 8

(10) Public Holidays

(a) If public holidays are worked they are to be paid either as double time and one half as at present

paid at time and one half and one day off to be added to annual leave.

(b) The manner of payment to be the employee's choice and agreed with the supervisor before the holiday in question.

9. - NO FURTHER CLAIMS

There shall be no further wage claims during the life of this agreement relating to any issue contained in this agreement, except where consistent with decisions of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

10. - WAGE INCREASES

(1) The company shall increase the ordinary rates of pay described in the appropriate award as follows:

(a) An increase of 4% shall be payable from 7th March 1994.

(b) A further increase of 2% shall be payable from 1st March 1995.

(c) A further increase of 2% shall be payable from 1st September 1995.

(2) Present overaward payments shall be retained in full for the term of this agreement.

11. - CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE AND WAGE RATES

(1) Employees will be graded in accordance with the following six level skills based classification structure:

(a) Level 1 New starter/probationer This level is only applicable to new employees in the first nine weeks of service.

(b) Level 2 This level applies to employees who have completed nine weeks' service.

(c) Level 3 This level applies to employees who have completed nine weeks' service and who operate forklifts. . 9

(d) Level 4 This level applies to employees who have completed nine weeks' service and who are nominated B-class drivers and who are forklift operators.

(e) Level 5 This level is applicable to leading hands.

(f) Level 6 This level is applicable to leading hands who are nominated B-class licence holders. .10

(2) From the first pay From the first pay From the first pay period commencing period commencing period commencing on or after on or after on or after Level 7th March 1994 1st March 1995 1st September 1995

$/week $/week $/week

1 402.30 410.35 418.55 2 424.57 433.06 441.72 3 436.95 445.69 454.60 4 456.95 466.09 475.41 5 476.95 486.49 496.22 6 496.95 506.88 517.01

12. - SIGNATORIES TO THIS AGREEMENT

Desmond Cain Signed for and on behalf of Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd

Joseph Bullock Signed for and on behalf of The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association of Western Australia .11

APPENDIX - RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES REQUIREMENT

(1) This Appendix is inserted into the award/industrial agreement as a result of legislation which came into effect on 16 January 1996 (Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment and Repeal Act 1995) and further varied by legislation which came into effect on 23 May 1997 (Labour Relations Legislation Amendment Act 1997).

(2) Subject to this appendix, and in addition to any current arrangements the following procedures shall apply in connection with questions, disputes or difficulties arising under this award/industrial agreement.

(a) The persons directly involved, or representatives of person/s directly involved, shall discuss the question, dispute or difficulty as soon as is practicable.

(b) (i) If these discussions do not result in a settlement, the question, dispute or difficulty shall be referred to senior management for further discussion.

(ii) Discussions at this level will take place as soon as practicable.

(3) The terms of any agreed settlement should be jointly recorded.

(4) Any settlement reached which is contrary to the terms of this award/industrial agreement shall not have effect unless and until that conflict is resolved to allow for it.

(5) Nothing in this appendix shall be read so as to exclude an organisation party to or bound by the award/industrial agreement from representing its members.

(6) Any question, dispute or difficulty not settled may be referred to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission provided that with effect from 22 November 1997 it is required that persons involved in the question, dispute or difficulty shall confer among themselves and make reasonable attempts to resolve questions, disputes or difficulties before taking those matters to the Commission.. .12

V A R I A T I O N R E C O R D

INGHAMS ENTERPRISE STOREMEN'S AGREEMENT 1994

NO. AG 22 OF 1944

Delivered 12/05/94 at 74 WAIG 1515 Consolidated at

CLAUSE EXTENT OF ORDER OPERATIVE GAZETTE NO. VARIATION NO. DATE REFERENCE

1. Title as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

2. Arrangement Ins. Appendix - Reso. 693/96 16/07/96 76 WAIG 2768

3. Area and Scope as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

4. Incidence and Parties Bound as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

5. Statement of Intention as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

6. Period of Operation as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

7. Relationship to Parent Award as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

8. Efficiency and Flexibility as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

9. No Further Claims as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

10. Wage Increases as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515 .13

11. Classification Structure and Wage Rates as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515 .14

12. Signatories to this Agreement as delivered AG 22/94 07/03/94 74 WAIG 1515

Appendix - Resolution of Disputes Requirement Ins. Appendix 693/96 16/07/96 76 WAIG 2768 (1),(6), Del. (7) 2053/97 22/11/97 77 WAIG 3079