Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia applied for approval of the Premium Power Group Pty Ltd & CEPU South Australian Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement is a greenfields agreement covering employees in the electrical contracting industry.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement on 24 July 2026. The Deputy President was satisfied that the union represents a majority of employees covered by the agreement and that approving it is in the public interest. The decision references sections 172, 185, 186, 187 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure any enterprise agreements they negotiate comply with all requirements under the Fair Work Act, including representation and public interest considerations. This approval demonstrates a pathway for greenfields agreements to be ratified.
What it means for employees
Employees should understand their rights regarding collective bargaining and enterprise agreements. The agreement provides terms and conditions of employment negotiated by the union on behalf of employees.
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