The Bunnings agreement for 2019 has been announced, and it`s good news for employees of the popular hardware retailer. This new agreement, which was negotiated between Bunnings and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA), will come into effect on 1 July 2019.
One of the key features of the new agreement is a pay increase for eligible employees. The increase will vary depending on the employee`s level of experience and the number of years they have been with the company. For example, employees who have been with Bunnings for more than four years will receive a pay increase of at least 2.5%, while those who have been with the company for less than one year will receive a smaller increase of 1.5%.
In addition to the pay increase, the new agreement includes a number of other benefits for Bunnings employees. These include more flexible hours for part-time workers, improved allowances for travel and meal expenses, and better access to training and development opportunities.
The agreement also includes new provisions for working on weekends and public holidays. Under the new agreement, employees who work on weekends and public holidays will receive penalty rates that are higher than those in the previous agreement. This is in line with industry standards and reflects the important contribution that Bunnings employees make to the company`s success.
As part of the negotiation process, Bunnings and the SDA worked together to ensure that the new agreement was fair and beneficial for all employees. The SDA`s National Secretary, Gerard Dwyer, praised the company for its commitment to its workers.
„We have worked hard with Bunnings to achieve an agreement that provides fair pay and conditions while enabling the business to continue to grow and thrive,” he said.
Overall, the Bunnings agreement for 2019 represents a positive development for employees of the company. With its focus on improving pay, working conditions, and training opportunities, the agreement is a reflection of Bunnings` ongoing commitment to its workers.
