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Awards

Awards set out the rights and obligations of employers in regards to hours of employment, pay rates, penalty rates, loadings, allowances, leave entitlements, employment protection provisions and part-time or casual work.

Awards are negotiated between unions and employers and are "made" by the NSW & Australian Industrial Relations Commissions. Most industries hve covering their sector, however many individual companies have enterprise agreements which extend the provisions contained in awards.

NSW State Awards

NSW State Awards are negotiated between the AWU and employers and are approved by the NSW Industrial Relations Commission.

A listing of current NSW Awards is maintained by the NSW Office of Industrial Relations click here to see a list of NSW Awards.

Federal Awards

Federal Awards are negotiated between the AWU and employers and are approved by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

A listing of current Federal Awards is maintained by the Federal Government's Wage Net website click here to find your Federal Award.

Alternatively, contact your delegate or organiser to recieve a full copy of your award.


Contact Details
AWU Port Kembla Branch
Ph:  02 4229 3611
Fax: 02 4229 8096
awupk@bigpond.com


© The Australian Workers. Union - Port Kembla, South Coast and Southern Highlands Branch
PO Box 1506, Wollongong NSW 2500
Phone: 02 4229 3611 Fax: 02 4229 8096
Email: members@portkembla.awu.net.au

URL: http://www.awu.net.au//portkembla/your_rights/1094536931_12850.html
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