EBA / Union

[ECOMP971]

Hey Everyone

I am new to this industry and have been working FT since 11th May in LDC. According to my manager our EBA states that we are entitled for up to 8 hours of study leave per month. I have conflicting information about how I am to access this from HR....
I have no idea what our EBA is called and was wandering if someone could please tell me? I would like to read it and save a copy. Also wondering if the union body for child care educators is ASU ? I don't want to join but I would like to know.
Much appreciation if anyone can help Cheers - Elizabeth

[Lorina]

Hi Elizabeth,

An EBA (Enterprise Bargaining Agreement) are agreements made at an enterprise level between employers and employees and their union, about terms and conditions of employment. They can be made by more than one employer, with a group of employees. Although Awards cover minimum pay and conditions for an industry, enterprise agreements/EBA can cover specific arrangements for a particular enterprise. Enterprise Agreements/EBA's are negotiated between your union and your employer. Your union represents your interests if you're a member.

Ref: Enterprise Agreement

I think that's why in your EBA you are entitled to 8 hours of study leave per month...

Yes, ASU is a union body for child care educators typically for those educators working in council run centres. Maybe ASU is the union that made the agreement with your centre...

,
Lorina

[Lorina]

I just found this as well:

All Enterprise Agreements can be found on Fair Work Australia.

Fair Work Australia

If you are a member of the Communication Workers Union, you can contact the union or contact Fair Work Australia.

And yes, you can see your Agreement – it's a public document.

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

[ECOMP971]

thank you so much for your help Lorina - much appreciated

[Lorina]

No problem! Hope you were able to find what you were looking for!

,
Lorina