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Worker Retention Payments, Supported Multi-Employer Bargaining Process ... and more!

The following are links from the Federal Government with respect to the proposed Worker Retention Payments:


The following are links to the series of communications shared with ACA NSW Members on the Work Retention Payments and Supported Bargaining Process for the unions' push for 25% pay rise): 


  1. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Latest video update and explainer of Worker Retention Payments presented by ACA National President Paul Mondo (1 November 2024) 

  2. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): President's Report (31 October 2024) - NOTE: 2x IFA templates plus IFA user guide now available

  3. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Is Employer Bargaining Done? Not yet, but the media is postulating (30 October 2024) - NOTE: (a) Includes invitation to video update and explainer of Worker Retention Payments to be held on 1 November 2024, (b) links to download the cost of pay rise calculator, (c) link to  download the spreadsheet to help compare your service with the Federal Department of Education's examples 

  4. ACA Members' concerns and views about Worker Retention Payment shared with Australian Senate Committee - video and transcript available (25 October 2024)

  5. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ECEC WORKER RETENTION PAYMENT: Second calculation tool for your use (24 October 2024)

  6. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Update on ECEC Worker Retention Payment - Cost of Pay Rise Calculator & instructional video (22 October 2024)

  7. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Update on ECEC Worker Retention Payment - Department of Education's webinar (replay video), slides, Guidelines, application preview form, GrantConnect link (16 October 2024)

  8. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ABLA (Industrial Lawyers) & ACA Video Explainer of Federal Government's Worker Retention Payments for 10%-15% wage increases (9 October 2024)

  9. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ECEC Worker Retention Payment Grant Application Process Now Open (8 October 2024)

  10. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): UNIONS CIRCULATING INFORMATION: Here's what you need to know & how to respond (4 October 2024)

  11. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Explainer Video of Federal Government's 10%-15% wage increase proposal (12 August 2024) (plus templates for communications to employees about the proposed pay rise, Supported Bargaining Process and employees' union membership).

  12. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Federal Government announces fully funded pay rise for our sector from Dec 2024 (8 August 2024)

  13. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report (31 July 2024)

  14. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report (28 May 2024)

  15. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Video presentations (presented on 13 May 2024) by ACA's lead Industrial Lawyer and ACA National President on how the 25% pay rise could work as well as the unknowns

  16. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Federal Government has committed to funded wage rise for our sector (13 May 2024)

  17. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report April 2024

  18. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National's INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS UPDATE: Keeping your team members informed (10 April 2024) (NOTE: 3-page handout for educators/teachers available)

  19. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): Explanation of who will pay for it - see the slide presentation from the most recent What's the Buzz Meeting here (5 April 2024)

  20. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report March 2024

  21. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report February 2024

  22. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report January 2024

  23. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report December 2023

  24. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report November 2023

  25. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National Update 14 November 2023: ACA joins forces with CELA, CCC & the UWU for productive talks with Federal Government

  26. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA Media Release 27 October 2023: ACA supports commencement of landmark negotiations for wage increases in early learning sector

  27. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report October 2023

  28. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report September 2023

  29. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National Update 28 September 2023: Fair Work Commission has authorised the supported bargaining process

  30. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National Update 14 September 2023: THIRD TRANCHE OF NEW IR LAWS: How are these likely to impact businesses?

  31. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National President's Report August 2023​

  32. MEMBERS ONLY (Username+Password required): ACA National Update 10 August 2023: SUPPORTED BARGAINING PROCESS: ACA has submitted statement to FWC

LAST UPDATED: 14 OCTOBER 2024

FIRST PUBLISHED: 12 APRIL 2024

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