11.0 - the changing australian labour market Flashcards
(12 cards)
explain the workplace relations system
11.0 - intro
the laws, institutions and processes to resolve conflicts between employees and employers
describe the types of trade unions
11.1 - role of trade unions
- occupational unions (particular skill set)
- industry-based unions
- firm-based unions (one specific enterprise)
- general unions
what are most current unions affiliated with
11.1 - role of trade unions
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTV) 1927
describe the recent trends of union membership
11.1 - role of trade unions
- peaked in mid 1970s (55%), dropped to 12.5% in 2022
- increase in health and education union membership
- higher union membership with older workers
describe the factors of diminishing union participation
11.1 - role of trade unions
- changes within wage determination (shift from centralised to enterprise bargaining)
- changes within industries
- changes in the nature of employment (union membership is more common in full-time employment)
influence of unions on the labour market
11.1 - role of trade unions
- represent employee interests
- use bargaining power for negotiations
- restricting labour supply
describe the current nature of employer associations
11.2 - role of employer associations
- less coordinated as unions (already posses bargaining power and larger employers can deal with unions)
- primarily sector based
- focus on economy wide/industry-influencing change by lobbying governments
describe the main roles of employer associations in the labour market
11.2 - role of employer associations
- negotiating wage agreements
- providing advice, training and direct assistance
- lobbying governments for gov. policy change
- representing employer interests in hearings/tribunals
describe the aspects of the minimum employment standards
11.3 current workplace relations framework
- protected by National Employment Standards (NES)
- max. weekly hours (must not exceed 38 + reasonable extra)
- right to request flexible working arrangements
- leave
- casual conversion (working 12+ must be offered)
define modern awards and in what areas they are applicable
11.3 current workplace relations framework
legally binding industrial instrument, sets out minimum terms and conditions of employment
- used in formal system (awards only, enterprise agreements) and common law contracts
describe the nature of enterprise agreements
11.3 current workplace relations framework
- workplace agreement negotiated collectivly through enterprise bargaining
- cover all workers up to management level
describe the nature of common law contracts
11.3 current workplace relations framework
- not part of the formal relations system
- add to relevant awards
- enforced through law courts instead of industrial tribunals
