25 October 2012
The NSW Branch of the AEU is appalled at the actions taken by TAFE Institutes in relation to “reviews” which are occurring and the cuts to positions which are proposed. AEU NSW Senior Officers met with the Deputy Director-General, TAFE and Community Education and the Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services on 22 October to raise these concerns.
The Deputy Director-General, TAFE and Community Education agreed to extend the consultation timeframe for Sydney Institute and provide to the AEU NSW timeframes for other Institutes.
This response is totally inadequate. It does not address concerns raised by members subsequent to the meeting about the Human Resources processes which may be adopted following the review.
The TAFE Enterprise Agreement includes specific clauses around consultation and dispute resolution. The AEU NSW has notified the TAFE Commission of a dispute in relation to the failure to consult with the AEU NSW in relation to the review process, the changes proposed and any further changes related to “Smart and Skilled” reforms.
The AEU NSW is seeking a negotiated timeframe and process for consultation and any relevant Human Resources processes. These processes must be applied consistently across Institutes. The dispute procedures require a meeting to be held within five working days.
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