Workplace Consultation. 38.1 This term applies if:
(i) the Company has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure, or technology in relation to its enterprise; and
(ii) the change is likely to have a significant effect on employees of the Company.
(iii) the company proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees.
38.2 The Company must notify the relevant employees of the decision to introduce the major change.
38.3 The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term.
38.4 If:
(i) a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and
(ii) the employee or employees advise the Company of the identity of the representative; the Company must recognise the representative.
38.5 As soon as practicable after making its decision, the company must:
(a) discuss with the relevant employees:
(i) the introduction of the change; and
(ii) the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and
(iii) measures the company is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the employees; and
(b) for the purposes of the discussion provide, in writing, to the relevant employees:
(i) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and
(ii) information about the expected effects of the change on the employees; and
(iii) any other matters likely to affect the employees.
38.6 However, the Company is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees.
38.7 The Company must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant employees.
38.8 If a term in the enterprise agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the operations of the Company, the requirements set out in subclauses 38.2, 38.3 and 38.5 are taken not to apply.
38.9 In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on employees if it results in:
(i) the termination of the employment of employees; or
(ii) major change to the composition, operation or size of the Company's workforce or to the skills required of employees; or
(iii) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or
(iv) the alteration of hours of work; or
(v) the need to retrain em...
Workplace Consultation. (a) This term applies if the employer:
(i) has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on the employees; or
(ii) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees.
(b) For a major change referred to in paragraph (a)(i):
(i) the employer must notify the relevant employees of the decision to introduce the major change; and
(ii) subclauses (c) to (i) apply.
(c) The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term.
(d) If:
(i) a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and
(ii) the employee or employees advise the employer of the identity of the representative; the employer must recognise the representative.
(e) As soon as practicable after making its decision, the employer must:
(i) discuss with the relevant employees:
(a) the introduction of the change; and
(b) the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and
(c) measures the employer is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the employees; and
(ii) for the purposes of the discussion—provide, in writing, to the relevant employees:
(a) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and
(b) information about the expected effects of the change on the employees; and
(c) any other matters likely to affect the employees.
(f) However, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees.
(g) The employer must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant employees.
(h) If a term in this agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise of the employer, the requirements set out in paragraph (b)(i) and subclauses (c) and (e) are taken not to apply.
(i) In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on employees if it results in:
(i) the termination of the employment of employees; or
(ii) major change to the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or to the skills required of employees; or
(iii) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or
(iv) the alt...
Workplace Consultation. The company and its employees are committed to maintaining and improving workplace communication, and to that end will continue to support and actively participate in consultation in the workplace.
Workplace Consultation. 17.1 This clause applies if Qube:
a. has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to, production, program, organisation, structure, or technology in relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on the Employees; or
b. proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of Employees
17.2 For a major change referred to in paragraph 17.1(a):
(a) Qube must notify the relevant Employees of the decision to introduce the major change; and
(b) subclauses 17.3 to 17.9 apply.
17.3 The relevant Employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term.
17.4 If:
(a) a relevant Employee appoints, or relevant Employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and
(b) the Employee or Employees advise Qube of the identity of the representative;
17.5 As soon as practicable after making its decision, Qube must:
(a) discuss with the relevant Employees:
(i) the introduction of the change; and
(ii) the effect the change is likely to have on the Employees; and
(iii) measures Qube is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the Employees; and
(b) for the purposes of the discussion—provide, in writing, to the relevant Employees:
(i) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and
(ii) information about the expected effects of the change on the Employees; and
(iii) any other matters likely to affect the Employees.
17.6 However, Qube is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant Employees.
17.7 Qube must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant Employees.
17.8 If a term in this agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise of Qube, the requirements set out in paragraph 17.2(a) and subclauses 17.3 and 17.5 are taken not to apply.
17.9 In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on Employees if it results in:
(a) the termination of the employment of Employees; or
(b) major change to the composition, operation or size of Qube’s workforce or to the skills required of Employees; or
(c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or
(d) the alteration of hours of work; or
(e) the need to retrain Employees; or
(f) the need to relocate Employees to a...
Workplace Consultation. 42.1 The parties agree that a precondition for the effective operation of this Agreement is the continued operation of the Consultative Committee.
42.2 The Consultative Committee shall consist of an equal number of management and workplace nominees, provided that the Committee consists of no less than two workplace nominees and two management representatives.
42.3 The Consultative Committee will hear reports by the management representative(s) and the employee representative(s) on a wide range of issues. Any initiative which is likely to impact the working conditions of the employees or their job security should be referred to the consultative committee for discussion.
Workplace Consultation. 6.4.1 This term applies if:
(a) the Employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure, or technology in relation to its enterprise; and
(b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of Employees.
Workplace Consultation. The development of effective participative/consultative practices is important in the process of Award Restructuring and can lead to advantages for both employers and employees. It is therefore recommended that participative/consultative mechanisms at the enterprise level be implemented.
Workplace Consultation. (1) The parties to this Agreement agree that employee participation and close consultation between MTC and its employees represents an opportunity to improve the quality of the working life of all employees, the quality of management and the quality of services provided, thereby improving job security for employees and profitability for MTC.
(2) The parties agree that achievement of these objectives requires commitment from MTC and its employees to the principles and practices of information sharing, employee participation and to participation in staff development courses provided by MTC.
(3) For effective communication between the parties, each recognises that an atmosphere of mutual trust must continually be developed, and there must be an ongoing commitment to an effective communication program throughout the Centre.
(4) It is important that there is active participation by employees and MTC on issues which may affect job security, the quality of working life, changes in workplace methods, social and welfare matters, the way in which work is performed, and employee services and facilities.
(5) To further the objectives of the provisions of sub-clauses (1) - (4) hereof, the parties have established a Workplace Consultative Committee (‘the Consultative Committee’).
(6) The Workplace Consultative Committee is a committee of representatives of employees and representatives of MTC. The composition of the Workplace Consultative Committee shall be agreed between MTC and the employees. The role of the Workplace Consultative Committee will be to provide a forum for consultation in regard to matters which employees wish to raise with MTC, and matters which MTC wishes to raise with employees. It is also a forum for on- going negotiations between MTC and employees with respect to this Agreement.
(7) The Workplace Consultative Committee will consist of four MTC and four employee representatives. The Workplace Consultative Committee may include others from time to time as required.
(8) The parties agree as part of the consultative process, to meet as required but at least quarterly.
Workplace Consultation. (1) The parties to this Agreement agree that employee participation and close consultation between the employer and its employees represents an opportunity to improve the quality of the working life of all employees, the quality of management and the quality of services provided, thereby improving job security for employees and profitability for the employer.
(2) The parties agree that achievement of these objectives requires commitment from the employer and its employees to the principles and practices of information sharing, employee participation and to participation in staff development courses produced by the employer.
(3) For effective communication between the parties, each recognises that an atmosphere of mutual trust must continually be developed, and there must be an ongoing commitment to an effective communication program throughout the establishment.
(4) It is important that there is active participation by employees and the employer on issues which may affect job security, the quality of working life, changes in workplace methods, social and welfare matters, the way in which work is performed, and employee services and facilities.
(5) To further the objectives of the provisions of sub-clauses (1) - (4) hereof, the parties have established a Workplace Consultative Committee (‘the Consultative Committee’).
(6) The Workplace Consultative Committee is a committee of representatives of employees and representatives of the employer. The composition of the Workplace Consultative Committee shall be agreed between the employer and the employees. The role of the Workplace Consultative Committee will be to provide a forum for consultation in regard to matters which employees wish to raise with the employer, and matters which the employer wishes to raise with employees. It is also a forum for on- going negotiations between the employer and employees with respect to this Agreement.
(7) The parties agree as part of the consultative process, to review the operation of the enterprise agreement on an annual basis.
Workplace Consultation. (1) This term applies if:
(a) the employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure, or technology in relation to its enterprise; and
(b) the change is likely to have a significant effect on employees of the enterprise.
(2) The employer must notify the relevant employees of the decision to introduce the major change.
(3) The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term.
(4) If:
(a) a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and
(b) the employee or employees advise the employer of the identity of the representative; the employer must recognise the representative.
(5) As soon as practicable after making its decision, the employer must:
(a) discuss with the relevant employees:
(i) the introduction of the change; and
(ii) the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and
(iii) measures the employer is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the employees; and
(b) for the purposes of the discussion — provide, in writing, to the relevant employees:
(i) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and
(ii) information about the expected effects of the change on the employees; and
(iii) any other matters likely to affect the employees.
(6) However, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees.
(7) The employer must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant employees.
(8) If a term in the enterprise agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise of the employer, the requirements set out in subclauses (2), (3) and (5) are taken not to apply.
(9) In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on employees if it results in:
(a) the termination of the employment of employees; or
(b) major change to the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or to the skills required of employees; or
(c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or
(d) the alteration of hours of work; or
(e) the need to retrain employees; or
(f) the need to relocate employees to another workplace; or
(g) the restructuring of jobs.
(10) In thi...