Application by George Weston Foods Limited Trading AS Speedibake
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2193
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What happened
George Weston Foods Limited, trading as Speedibake, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Ermington Engineering Enterprise Agreement 2026. The United Workers Union (UWU) notified the Commission of its desire to be covered by the agreement. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement for employees in the food, beverages, and tobacco manufacturing industry.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Ermington Engineering Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commission was satisfied that the agreement met the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement will operate from 21 August 2026, and expire on 1 September 2029. the Respondent provided undertakings that will become terms of the agreement. The National Employment Standards will prevail in cases of inconsistency.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with all relevant sections of the Fair Work Act 2009. Providing written undertakings can help address potential concerns about the agreement’s impact on employees.
What it means for employees
Employees should review the approved enterprise agreement to understand their entitlements and how they compare to the National Employment Standards. the UWU will be covered by the agreement.
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