Trades and services agreement certified
The Monash University Enterprise Agreement (Trades and Services Staff – Building and Metal Trades Staff and Grounds and Gardening Staff) 2003 has been certified.
Deputy President Ives handed down his decision on the university’s application for certification on 12 January 2004. The objections raised by the NTEU at the hearing of the application on 15 December 2004 were rejected.
The provisions of the new Agreement are now operative. The increase in fortnightly allowances for licensed Electricians and registered Plumbers is effective immediately and all staff covered by the Agreement are entitled to a minimum 4% salary increase in March.