Application by AA Gaskets Pty Ltd
What happened
AA Gaskets Pty Ltd, a manufacturer, sought approval for its AA Gaskets Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) indicated it wished the agreement to cover its members. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees of AA Gaskets Pty Ltd.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the AA Gaskets Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement will be effective from September 7, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2029. A workplace delegates’ rights term from the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 is incorporated. The AMWU is covered by the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they meet the requirements of sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act. This includes proper declarations and consultation with relevant unions.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the AA Gaskets Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by the agreement. The AMWU will be a bargaining representative for the agreement.
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