Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2041
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied for approval of the ER Solar Pty Ltd and ETU Electrical Contracting Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2029. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the electrical contracting industry. The employer provided a written undertaking which was deemed a term of the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the ER Solar Pty Ltd and ETU Electrical Contracting Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2029 on July 31, 2026. The Deputy President was satisfied that the requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement also covers the CEPU.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure any enterprise agreements they negotiate include appropriate undertakings to avoid financial detriment to employees or substantial changes to the agreement’s terms. This demonstrates a commitment to compliance with the Fair Work Act and facilitates approval of the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that their union, CEPU, is covered by this enterprise agreement. The agreement's terms will apply to them, providing conditions negotiated between the union and ER Solar Pty Ltd.
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