The new Modern Award commenced on January 1, 2010. Our industrial relations consultants ESSA have put together four documents to help ACWA Members understand this new and very complicated arrangement. We have worked with ESSA to attempt to make this as easy as possible to understand.
I suggest you read the documents in the following order;
- Letter of Introduction from ESSA - This letter gives a general introduction to the new award and some information for people with existing agreements and issues of transition from the old award to the new.
- Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair, Services and Retail Award 2010 - This is a summary of the award. By its nature it is detailed and complicated. It is important to read this with an idea of the current status of your employees so you can decide which parts are relevant to you and which are not.
- Workplace Wired - NES - This is an explanation of the National Employment Standards that apply to all employees regardless of whether they are individually employed or under an agreement. Make sure you understand how these may impact you.
- Fair Work Information Statement. - A statement that must be given to all employees when they first commence employment with you and to all existing employees by 1st January 2010.
A few months ago your National Committee was aware of the complexity of changing to the new Modern Award. For that reason we set in place a consulting arrangement to give all members access to ESSA for queries on this new program. You can talk to ESSA and if the information you require is beyond the scope of your entitlement through the ACWA/ESSA arrangement you will receive a quote for the work that must be carried out. Contact information is in the Letter of Introduction.
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RECYCLING RESEARCH - Recycling used car washing water is not easy – it is not like bath water or washing machine water. Thick black oily, soapy, dirty sludge has to be drawn out with a final filter at less than 10 microns. The research is now complete and Guidelines on the use and management of recycled water are available to members, with a site specific Risk Management Plan. The Guidelines and the summary results from the research are available here on the website.
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ACWA is pleased to announce it has been accepted as an Associate member of LendingLink in a program called Partnersfirst. The objective of Partnersfirst is to provide lending information to ACWA referred clients in order to facilitate the borrowing process from loan submission through to settlement. LendingLink provides a unique debt facilitation service tailored specifically for clients of professional service firms.
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YOUR ACWA MEMBERSHIP NOW INCLUDES A FREE OH&S MANUAL
ACWA has released its industry specific Occupational Health & Safety Manual This is now available to all ACWA members totally free of charge More information
Australian Car
Wash Association
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ACWA WATER
RATING SCHEME MEMBERS
Please be aware that all relevant Water Authorities are
currently undertaking random audits at all car washes to check
on compliance issues. Please make sure your car wash complies
with all regulations. Read more...
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MEMBERS
INCENTIVE – SPOTTERS FEE
It is the high
level of membership from the industry that makes the Australian
Car Wash Association strong in accessing special rates for
members, putting together marketing promotions and, most
importantly, negotiating with regulating authorities. Read more ….
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State Health
Departments checking that all car washes are meeting Health
Regulation requirements... see full details by logging in to ACWA members section
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Water Rating
Scheme accredited by national Smart Approved WaterMark
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Australian Car Wash
Association
NEW SOUTH WALES
Friday 19 March 2010
Venue to be advised
NEW ZEALAND
Date and Venue to be advised
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Date and Venue to be advised
QUEENSLAND
Tuesday 16 February 2010
Meeting at 12noon / followed by lunch in the Bistro
Fitzy’s Loganholme,
Bryants Rd & Pacific Hwy,
Loganholme QLD
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Monday 15 February 2010
Meeting 6.30pm followed by Dinner
Colonel Light Hotel,
141 Currie St,
Adelaide SA
TASMANIA
Tuesday 2 March 2010
Meeting at 12.00 noon - Stay on for Lunch
Shoreline Hotel
10 Shoreline Drive
Howrah, Tasmania
VICTORIA
Wednesday 17 February 2010
Meeting 11.30 / followed by lunch in the Bistro
The Veneto Club,
191 Bulleen Rd,
Bulleen VIC
WEST AUSTRALIA
Date and Venue to be advised
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regulations. 