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We’ve now lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for an extension of the AMP-GIO 2000 Enterprise Agreement (EA).As you know, this Agreement has been around for a very long time and is scheduled to terminate on 7 December 2023 (known as a “Zombie Agreement”), unless the FWC approves our extension request.

Our EA is an old one, but still has important conditions that we need to keep, such as our redundancy entitlements. Remember, these entitlements are not secure or guaranteed if they are in policy. This is why we need to extend the EA – so our entitlements are legally protected.

If you missed our previous update on this issue, you can read it here.

The FWC has many applications to process so this may take some time. Send us your details so we can keep you up to date as the application progresses.

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Why is this important?

We’ve asked AMP to bargain with us for a new modern EA that would secure pay and conditions for AMP staff – but they refused. Instead, they say the minimum conditions set out in the Award and those in policy (which are not legally enforceable) suit them better.

But there are some big differences between an EA, the minimum Award conditions, and what’s contained in policy.

• An EA – The pay and conditions contained in an EA are determined through a democratic process. Workers are part of the conversation and vote for the pay and conditions we want.
• The Award – The Award sets out the bare minimum pay and conditions in our sector. The legal bare minimum Award will become the default position for AMP employees if the extension to your AMP EA is not granted.
• Policy – Management decides what this is! Policy can be changed or removed at any time without the need to consult with you. And if management does not follow a policy, there is nothing you can do about it.

This is why we need to save our Zombie Agreement, and bring AMP back to the table to negotiate a new and progressive EA.

For more information, contact your FSU Organiser Phil Robinson on [email protected] or 0434 169 444.

In unity,

Your FSU Team