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ETU goes to the Senate

The ETU will be providing a submission to the Senate inquiry into the ALP's Fair Work Bill. The Bill, which has not even restored the IR conditions created by Peter Reith in 1996, fails to meet the expectations created at the last federal election.

From secret ballots (capable of manipulation by bosses), restrictions on the content of EBAs and the right of entry for officials, to the right to strike there is no shortage of disappointments. And of course, who can forget the ABCC and its impact on workers' rights? The ETU will place these concerns before the Senate inquiry.

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How do I know what I should get paid?

It can be quite complicated in determining this question. First, you have to determine what agreement covers your employment. Next, you then have to interpret the terms in the agreement. If you were a member, you will get the assistance of experienced union officials and the ETU legal department, who answers such questions like this everyday.

My husband is having problems with his employer and thinks he may be sacked. If he joins the Union will they help?

Members get the benefit of the ETU legal department that can represent them on any employment issues – including unfair dismissal. Non-members will have to get their own legal representation which will cost them potentially tens of thousands of dollars.

My son is a second year apprentice and has been working on his own and he does not get paid for overtime, is this okay for an employer to do this?

It is not okay for the Employer to do this. If your son is a member, the ETU has a designated Apprentices Officer who specializes in issues of Apprentices Supervision and Pay and will assist apprentices who are members on these and other relevant issues to the apprenticeship.