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In-principle Agreement reached in Fair Work

Wednesday 4 December 2024

In-principle Agreement reached in Fair Work

We are pleased to advise that following a Section 240 conference with the Fair Work Commission which concluded yesterday, Ausgrid, the ETU and all Unions have agreed an in-principle Enterprise Agreement for the next three years.

This has been a mammoth effort over the past nine months and we would like to thank all involved.

Term  Three years from 1 September, 2024 (expires 1 September, 2027) 
Year One

1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025

 

 

 

 

 Effective 1 September, 2024*:

  • 7% wage increase 
  • 0.5% super increase
  • Guaranteed single level progression including multi-band roles 

OR

  • Top of Band incentive bonus of $2,500 

OR

  • $2,500 payment for non-R&P 
 
Effective 1 July, 2025
  •  Guaranteed single level progression including multi-band roles 

OR

  • Top of Band incentive bonus of $2,500

*to be back paid following approval by Fair Work Commission 
Year Two

1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026

 Effective 1 September, 2025:

  • CPI or 3% (whichever is higher) wage increase
  • 0.5% super increase 

No progression or Top of Band incentive bonus
Year Three

1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027		  Effective 1 September, 2026:

• CPI or 3% (whichever is higher)

Effective 1 July, 2027:

• R&P fully implemented – assessment period for previous 12 months
Shift Allowance

 Changes to shift allowance include:

  • Early morning shift 7.5%;
  • Afternoon shift 15%;
  • Night shift 22.5%

These new rates come with a guarantee that no worker can be worse off by moving to the above percentages.
 All conditions protected

A one level increase for an entry level Lineworker equates to a 2.34% increase.

The overall average for a one level increase across Bands A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 is 2.08%. This average figure is indicative only and employees will need to determine the actual percentage increase for their relevant Band and level.

New to trade (entry) example:

  • The guaranteed wage and level increases over the life of the agreement for a current new to trade (entry) employee (i.e. currently Band A2 Level 3) will be 21.3% (inclusive of Ausgrid allowance increase).
  • Should the same new to trade (entry) employee meet the criteria for a level increase on 1 July 2027, the total wage and level increases over the life of the agreement would increase by 23.6% (inclusive of Ausgrid allowance increase).

What happens next

PIA has now been suspended. Your Unions will be in touch in relation to paid member meetings.

The Enterprise Agreement is currently being updated and shared early next week for your consideration.

This in-principle Agreement will be put forward for your vote on Wednesday, 18 December and close at midday on Friday, 20 December.

Thank you

We would like to thank all those directly involved in reaching this in-principle Agreement.

Further, we thank Commissioner Riordan for his fair and balanced facilitation of this process.

This in-principle agreement is a result of many months of negotiations between Ausgrid and the Unions. It aims to help employees/members keep up with the increased cost of living and recognises their skills and experience in maintaining a safe and reliable electricity network.

 

Regards

Allen Hicks
State Secretary
Electrical Trades Union NSW/ACT 		 Marc England
CEO
Ausgrid