In Episode 43, Stuart McCullough welcomes for the first time, his predecessor, former VHIA CEO and present IR Consultant to VHIA, Alec Djoneff. The topic of this episode focuses on the Maintenance Agreement and the terms of settlement that has been recently prepared. After almost 2 years of bargaining, a proposed settlement to members was recommended on the 27 October. Unions covered by this agreement include: AMWU, Plumbers Union, and the CFMEU. Occupations covered by the Maintenance Agreement include critical classifications that are relevant to hospital maintenance, which are mainly in the Electrical & Plumbing areas. This covers higher level tradesmen, with qualifications that enables them to do complex work. Wage increases are also detailed at the 15:51 time mark of the discussion. Find out more about the Maintenance Agreement by watching Episode 43.
The discussion starts 1:58.
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