IR-STC

// __ Industrial Relations __ Employee Relations, Workplace Relations and Industrial Relations are the same thing but are used by different perspectives.  __Employee Relations __ is the small picture. That is the entire relationship, process and procedures (pay, profits), between employees and employers; this perspective is the Human Resource Manager (HRM). //   __Employees generally, want better pay and working condition. __

 __Industrial Relations __ are the big picture. This means not only the employers and employees, but also unions and the government.

 __Brief History __ v Over the years both men and women had to fight for the rights we have at work today. v Less than 50 years ago, women fought to stay at work after marriage (they were expected to leave, to look after their husbands); they also had to fight work equal pay and equal value as men in jobs. v Both men and women were paid so little around and before 1907, they could hardly pay for food to survive. v <span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">When Australia was still colonies, if you protested for your rights then you would most likely get sent to New South Wales for up to __seven years__, with no way of getting back.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> <span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> <span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Legislation is the law, the rules everyone has to go by. So here are some legislation that shows the changes in Australia;

v <span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">In 1996 Workp<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> lace Relations Act was introduced to everyone in Australia. v <span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">In 2005 the Workplace Relations Act was changed, as people like you and me wanted more or different rights. v <span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">In 2010 Fair Work Australia was introduced by Kevin Rudd’s party. (Kevin ’07).

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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Glossary: __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Awards: __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> These are terms and conditions that apply to a whole industry. E.g. All food places or clothing shops.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Collective Agreements __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">: These are agreements are worked out between the employer and employee.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Individual Agreements __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">: These are different for everyone.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Union __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">: A group that represents its members. It helps to get benefits for employees. <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">

__<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Employer Association __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">: These groups help the employer understand the process of agreements.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">ACTU __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">: This is the Australian Council of Trade Union. This represents all trade unions.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">AIRC __<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">: This is the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. This is a Government body that is responsible for the whole thing.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">If you would like to see and read more go to <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">[] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">and <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">[] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">for more facts.