Enterprise Bargaining Process

Any questions or comments you have regarding the updates and/or the negotiations can be emailed to EmployeeRelations@unisa.edu.au.

Preparation

• Notice of Employee Representational Rights (PDF) is issued advising that employees have the right to appoint a bargaining representative.

Negotiations

• Unions and other bargaining agents notify their "log of claims"
• Formal negotiations commence
• Parties must adhere to principles of "good faith bargaining"
  • Disclose relevant information
  • Give genuine consideration to proposals
  • Respond to proposals in a timely manner.

Agreement reached

• In principle agreement reached between representatives
• Proposed Enterprise Agreement is drafted
• Employees are able to access a copy of the proposed Agreement and explanatory materials.

Employee ballot

• Employees are given the opportunity to vote on the proposed Agreement
• An electronic vote is conducted for eligible employees
• For a successful outcome, the majority of employees who vote must vote yes.

Approval and operation

• UniSA makes an application to Fair Work Commission (FWC)
• FWC considers and determines whether to approve the Agreement including whether it meets the 'Better Off Overall Test' for employees
• The Agreement commences 7 days after approval by FWC or at a later date if it is specified in the Agreement.