Union representation is more important than ever before says Patricia Amphlett, Alliance Federal President http://t.co/JGA6FFPp
Did You Know?
Union members are better trained, have better working conditions, work fewer hours and have more job security.
2010-11 Annual Report
The 2010-11 Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance Annual Report is available here.







Alliance organisers have been working with employees of the Edge Cinema Katoomba, NSW, since workers raised concerns about their employment conditions in mid 2011. A majority of Edge Cinema employees are now Alliance members and we are starting to make progress on protecting workplace and award entitlements that weren’t possible before they were union members. To keep updated and to get involved with our ongoing campaign to maintain fair working conditions at The Edge contact your alliance organiser Martin Cubby on 02 9333 0938/
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Greater Union cinemas improved their pay offer during recent negotiations from 8 per cent over 3 years (3%, 2%, 2.5%) to 9 per cent (3.5%, 2.5%,3%). The company is seeking a number of changes to the current collective agreement including; public holiday rates for working on Dec 25, Jan 1 and Jan 26 instead of a day off in lieu, amended Gold Class position descriptions, and a requirement for prompt claims for the payment of double time for meals breaks after 5 hours work. Read the full bulletin