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To do this, management has provided access to a varied RBA Enterprise Agreement this week with these changes. A ballot will then open next week where all eligible employees will have an opportunity to vote on the proposal.

This is your chance to decide whether or not management’s proposal goes ahead.

What exactly is the RBA proposing?

• Remove access to the RDO flexibility scheme for all eligible employees.  
• Compensate those currently on the scheme with a one-off 5% increase to their base salary. This includes employees who were on the RDO scheme immediately prior to going part-time, accepting a seconded position, or going on an extended period of unpaid leave.  
• Expand the scope of eight of the existing 18 days currently available for personal leave each year so they can be used for ‘personal wellbeing needs’. 

Should I vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’?

While the FSU doesn’t support this proposal, which looks to remove a long-held flexible work entitlement, many members have expressed support for the salary uplift (if eligible) and expanded scope of leave. Therefore, we strongly encourage members to review information carefully and make your decision based on the pros and cons of the proposal.

You can read a detailed list of the pros and cons of the RBA’s proposal here.

What happens after the vote?

If a majority vote ‘yes’ to this proposal, the new varied Enterprise Agreement will apply once it is approved by the Fair Work Commission.

If the ballot fails, our existing Agreement will remain in place, including the RDO scheme.

Please read the information carefully and talk to your colleagues about the vote. You can forward them this update to ensure everyone understands what we are being asked to decide in this vote.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the FSU on 1300 366 378.