Reference no: EM133231135
You are required to produce a report to educate and inform a new senior executive of Woolworths about enterprise bargaining before an upcoming round of negotiations with the union. You will illustrate institutional and regulatory considerations and outline recommendations for how to best engage in this process.
Background and Discussion
What is an enterprise agreement (EA) and what is the relevant EA for this organisation?
What is the process of enterprise agreement making in Australia?
What is the relevant Union/s for this organisation?
Is there any relevant history (for example, disputes or conflict) that could affect the relationship between the organisation and its employees or their representatives (union)?
Recommendations for the next round of enterprise bargaining.
How should the employer prepare?
What strategic approaches are available, which do you recommend, and why?
How should this approach be applied to the EB process in practice?
What if the parties disagree?