JOHN HOLLAND IN PRINCIPLE AGREEMENT REACHED

In what must equate to a new record John Hollands Rail Infrastructure Enterprise Agreement (EA) has reached an in-principle in just 3 meetings – 1 week prior to the expiry of the current EA.

The proposed agreement boasts.

  • 20% wage increase over 4 years.
  • Increase in Living Away From Home Allowance (LAHA) from $170 to $250 per night
  • Increase redundancy cap from 21 to 26 weeks
  • 4 hour minimum double time payment for the cancellation of weekend overtime.
  • The further in-housing of Safe Working members
  • Further controls regarding the use of contracted labour.

The John Hollands agreement which signifies the first EA in the Tier 1 contracting bargaining round. This comprises of John Holland, Laing O’Rourke, Downer EDI, Coleman Rail, & McConnell Dowell, and consolidates the major, transformative gains made in the 2018 bargaining round.

Combined with the 36 hour week (26 RDO’s a year), this further cements the Rail Specific Construction classifications.

The agreement is scheduled for drafting on 29 June and will subsequently go to a member vote.

 

Bryan Evans

Organiser