FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The Employer recognises there is a significant Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander (ATSI) population within Queensland and is committed to ensuring a significant representation of people who identify themselves as ATSI are employed on its project. The Employer will ensure that all Employees receive cultural awareness training as part of the site induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that Traditional Owners have with the area where the project is being constructed. A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony will be arranged with the Traditional Owners when the number of workers undertaking work on the Project reach 50, as part of the Employers commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation. The Employer will also implement policies that ensure:
FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The Parties recognise there is a significant population of First Nations People within Queensland and the Northern Territory. The Employer shall use best endeavors to employ a minimum of 5% of its total workforce who identify as First Nations People. The Employer will ensure that cultural awareness forms part of the induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that traditional owners have with each area where work takes place. First Nations people will be entitled cultural and ceremonial leave as per clause 8.6 below. A cultural ceremony will be arranged on each project with the relevant traditional custodians of the land on which the project is being built. The particulars of which will be determined through consultation with the relevant traditional custodians and should also consider project site and location but shall take place not later than when the number of onsite workers reaches
FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The Employer recognises there is a significant population of First Nations People within Queensland. The Employer shall use best endevours to employ a minimum of 5% of its total workforce who identify as First Nations People. The Employer will ensure that all Employees receive cultural awareness training as part of the induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that traditional owners have with each area where work takes place. A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony will be arranged with the Traditional Owners when the number of workers at a workplace reaches 50, as part of the Employers commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation. The Employer will also implement policies that ensure: access to annual leave for participation in cultural and ceremonial activities; skill and career development opportunities for First Nations Employees; the development of retention and promotion for First Nations Employees. Where the workplace is a construction site, the Employer’s obligations in 14.2 and 14.3 will be deemed to have been met, if provided by the principal contractor on the site. Women in the Industry Parties respect equal employment opportunity and it is recognised the demographic of the construction industry could be more diverse. To that end, the Parties support the promotion of women into the industry and shall discuss means to achieve this objective including ways to encourage and assist women to seek and maintain employment in the construction industry. At a minimum, female toilets with sanitary bins shall be provided at all workplaces where women work. In determining the location of the amenities the Employer must consider the most appropriate balance of privacy, safety and security. The parties recognise the right of women to feel safe at work. Sexual harassment, intimidation, ostracism or any other unacceptable behviour will not be tolerated, and may result disciplinary action in accordance with this agreement. Mature Age Workers The parties recognise that a lifetime in the construction industry can take its toll on a persons body and mind. Wherever possible, the Employer shall implement measures to encourage the retention of older employees. To the extent possible, this includes (but is not limited to) the preservation of jobs such as hoist operators and peggies for workers over the age of 50.
FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. (a) The Company, Employees and the Union recognise the significance of First Nations People in the State of South Australia.
FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. 63.1. The Employer, Employees and the AWU recognise the significance of First Nations People in the State of Victoria.
FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The 11rganize1111ecognises there is a significant Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander (ATSI) population in the Brisbane area and is committed to ensuring a significant representation of people who identify themselves as ATSI are employed on the Project. The Employer will endeavour to achieve a 5% participation of ATSI Employees on the Project. Additionally, the 11rganize1111ecognises the Traditional custodianship of the Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbul peoples in the Brisbane CBD area. The Employer will ensure that all Employees receive cultural awareness training as part of the site induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that Traditional Owners have with the area where the Project is being constructed. A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony will be arranged with the Traditional Owners when the number of workers undertaking work on the Project reach 50, as part of the Employer’s commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation. The Employer will also implement policies that ensure:
