Hello,
As promised, a meeting is being held for ALL Apple team affected by the proposed National Enterprise Agreement. This event is being organised by the ASU and is open to ALL team regardless of union membership. Details from the ASU below:
Note: you must complete the registration process to attend (we just want to know where everyone is coming from and what roles are represented)
Workers at Apple have recently been notified that the company intends to renegotiate the Apple National Enterprise Agreement 2022. In an unusual move, Apple has initiated the negotiations by sending out a draft agreement they have devised without consultation from workers or Unions.
The draft agreement includes some significant changes to the coverage of the agreement as well as what appears to be below inflation pay rises. Concerningly the proposed agreement is for a 4 year term, which has the effect of locking in less than desirable pay and conditions for workers across the country for a significant period of time.
Apple held their first bargaining meeting yesterday 9th August in which the ASU strongly advocated for our members to be genuinely consulted throughout this process and to be given adequate opportunity to meet, consider the draft agreement and submit any claims they wish to have entertained before Apple simply rushes the agreement through to a vote.
Apple said they were prepared to review any claims from the Union but have indicated they intend to finalise negotiations in October. The ASU is concerned about arbitrary timelines being imposed to the detriment of our members across the country.
This is why we are holding an urgent Union meeting for ALL workers at Apple that may be covered by the proposed agreement. You must register prior to the meeting in order to attend. All workers covered by the agreement are welcome to attend this mass meeting so please share this email with your colleagues.
Union Meeting Details:
When: Thursday 11th August
Time: 7:30 PM AEST
Zoom registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-yorDsqH9FA6GBVtetQOAXTOB2458eQ
The draft Apple agreement proposes to cover anyone working in the following roles:
Retail Remote Support Employee
Retail Remote Support Manager
Apple Retail Team Member
Apple Retail Manager
AppleCare Team Member
AppleCare Manager
Technology Employee
Sales Employee
Customer Care Consultant
Customer Care Manager
Customer Relations/Training Employee
Clerical Administrative Facilities
Engineering Employee
Intern
Engineering Intern
If you work in any of these roles, join the Union that is negotiating for improvements to your pay and conditions at Apple.
Did you know, Union member dues are 100% tax deductible. You can join the ASU here https://asujoin.asn.au/
If you have any questions please get in touch with ASU Organiser Sarah Haar at shaar@asupsvic.org or at 0409 778 890.
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In solidarity,
Your fellow team