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Heinemann Capitulates – ETU Members Win
 Friday, October 13, 2006ETU members at Heinemann Electric in Mulgrave , Australia , whose employer refused pay ordinary weekly wages when the workers weren't available for overtime, have been victorious in reaching an in-principle agreement with the company. In discussions today, the company concluded an agreement with ETU Organiser Shaun Leane and Heinemann Shop Stewards that fulfils the members log of claims. The workers have been on strike for the past 6 weeks following the non-payment of their ordinary hours in the week proceeding the strike. The wages claim of 12% has been satisfied by the company in that they have agreed to 1% of the members annual salary in a cash bonus on top of a base amount of $1100 (this amount will attract 9% super) plus 4% as of now, 3.5% next year and 3.5% the following year...more more info: ETU article |
