Independent schools across NSW and the ACT have issued Notices of Employee Representational Rights, the first step in the process to make new enterprise agreements (EAs). The schools are currently covered by the following agreements:
- Independent Schools NSW/ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017
- Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017
- Independent Schools NSW Teachers (Hybrid Model) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017
- Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017
- Independent Schools ACT (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017
Importantly, the Independent Education Union will be the bargaining representative on behalf of its members in the bargaining for new EAs.
The existing multi-enterprise agreements do not expire until 31 January 2021. The union has not had any discussions with the Association of Independent Schools (AIS) about the content of the proposed new EAs given the fact that the current EAs have more than a year to go.
We will hold member meetings prior to the actual commencement of bargaining to develop a claim on behalf of members. More details will go to Union Reps shortly.
The union has sought confirmation from the AIS about the schools to be covered by each MEA and the anticipated time frame for the bargaining.