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SOUTHERN PORTS ESPERANCE ADMINISTRATION
In addition to the clunky organisation that SPA represents, the state government is determined to interfere in the operation of Government Trading Enterprises (GTEs) that by their very nature are supposed to operate independently of government. Despite repeated evidence that the state government’s wages policy (designed for the public sector) is an extremely poor fit for GTEs, there doesn’t seem to be any appetite to admit it doesn’t work. This is relevant to all port authorities, but our members in Esperance are experiencing the pain more acutely than some others due to the region’s isolated location. The enterprise agreement expires on New Years Eve. Easy to use To make it easy for mem- bers to find the product they want at the best pos- sible price, we have a dedi- cated Call Centre. Members are required to be ready to purchase (hence the en- quiry to begin with) and to provide the Model number, brand/make, current best price on the date of the re- quest, and the source of the price. (it is preferred that members provide prices from well-known retailers, as there is more success in obtaining you the stock and after-sales service). Why Use ShopRite? There are many ways that ShopRite can help you save money. Who doesn’t want to save money? As it is ba- sic culture to try to “bag a bargain” or not pay full pri- ce, ShopRite endeavour to make that happen as much as possible. Whilst all brands may not be heavily discoun- ted or not at all, please note that the service and nego- tiation offered to members are not open to the general public and all the hard work is done for you. So, let us find a solution. Ask our staff for options. The workforce is sick of watching the value of their wages spiral as living costs explode. The holes in the Swiss cheese are lining up …
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2023 would have been the year that our members working in administration roles at SPA in Esperance would have been bargaining for a replacement enterprise agreement. Due to a decision by SPA to negotiate a business-wide agreement for administration and specialist staff who aren’t already covered by MUA agreements though, a decision was reached to “roll over” the current agreement instead. This should prove a prudent strategy that ideally will enable our members to take the outcomes achieved in the business-wide process and use them as a platform to build on.
QUBE ESPERANCE
Local management at Qube in Esperance seem to be more interested in antagonizing their workforce than fostering a teamworking environment. If they made half the effort to work with our members, that they’re willing to make sowing disharmony – well, let’s just say they’d be kicking a few more goals than what they currently are. But every dog has his day, and what goes around will surely come around. Time after time we’ve attempted to extend an olive branch to Qube Bulk and come up with solutions that work for everyone, but all we get is lip service. But our members will soon have the opportunity to square up.
SOUTHERN PORTS ESPERANCE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
On a more positive note, the past year has seen some genuine progress in the working environment at the port of Esperance! 2023 saw the Employee Representative Committee (ERC) really start to result in some “teamwork” between local management and the workforce. Sites that engage in genuine consultation tend to deliver the best results for everyone concerned, and the port authority in Esperance has been a great example of this. Our members have been seeing their issues taken seriously, their input valued, and their efforts recognised. If I’m going to throw rocks at the grubs, then I also need to acknowledge the good eggs – and the local management at SPA in Esperance deserve a rap (it’s a shame Qube at the same port doesn’t take a leaf out of their book and treat their employees with basic dignity and respect). Unfortunately though (again), Esperance is part of the SPA amalgamation, and there’s still that element of inanimation due to the endless layers of bureaucracy.
My horoscope prediction for members working at Qube in Esperance is that 2024 will be an interesting year – you have been shat on, but the time is coming for you to take a royal dump on those responsible! Choose wisely, and shit on the bastards like you ’ ve been holding it in for a week!
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