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The Queensland Public Health Sector Certified Agreement (No. 7) 2008 (EB7) nominally expired on 31 August 2011. Queensland Health and the unions have now finalised drafting the proposed replacement agreement, the proposed Queensland Public Health Sector Certified Agreement (No. 8) 2008 (EB8).
In accordance with the Industrial Relations Act 1999, Queensland Health is required to conduct a consultation process to ensure staff covered by the proposed agreement understand the terms of the agreement, and the effects of these terms.
The consultation process will commence on 25 January 2012. During the consultation period, a number of different options are available to assist employees in understanding how the proposed EB8 agreement will affect them:
Following the consultation process, Queensland Health is required to determine whether a valid majority of employees, whose employment will be subject to the proposed agreement, genuinely approve the proposed agreement. Consequently a ballot will be held of all staff covered by the agreement, whether they are a member of a union or not.
Workplace Consulting Queensland (WCQ) has been engaged by Queensland Health to conduct the ballot. WCQ will post employees who are covered by the proposed agreement an official ballot paper, instructions and a reply-paid envelope to their postal address on 16 February 2012. It is important employees exercise their right to vote so the outcome is a true reflection of the views of a majority of staff covered by the agreement.
The ballot period commences on 16 February 2012 and closes with receipt of mail on 8 March 2012. If you have not received a ballot paper, or it has otherwise been misplaced or destroyed, please contact your ballot contact officer to arrange a replacement.
In the event a majority of staff who vote during the ballot support the proposed agreement, an application will be made to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to certify the agreement. Should a majority of vote not be achieved, Queensland Health and the relevant unions will meet and discuss options.
Key Dates
Consultation
Commences: 25 January 2012
Ballot period
Commences: 16 February 2012
Concludes: receipt of mail on 8 March 2012
Key Resources
Ballot contact officers (PDF 76kB)
Proposed EB8 agreement (PDF 529kB)
Summary of proposed agreement (PDF 102kB)
Information session presentation (PPT 861kB)
Proposed wage rates (PDF 132kB)
Frequently asked questions (54kB)
EB8 in principle agreement (PDF 46kB)
Contact the Workplace Relations Unit
Hotline: 1800 105 426 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm)
Email: EB@health.qld.gov.au
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