We are pleased to inform you that your bargaining team has successfully negotiated with Metlifecare to renew your collective agreement.
Online Meeting Details
Your elected bargaining teams have requested online ratification meetings and votes for ease and speed. Metlifecare has asked managers to allow staff to join the online meetings, which should take half an hour (30 mins), but we will be online to answer any questions.
Thursday 12 September 2024
10 am Meeting – Click here to join
3 pm Meeting – Click here to join
9 pm Meeting – Click here to join
Come to the meeting for the full details and ask any questions about the offer.
Summary Of The Offer
Term
One year from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025 – This is backdated to the expiry dates of your last agreement
Industrial relations
Agreement for two meetings per year with delegates
Wages
Agreement that when the legislated Pay Equity settlement is reached it will be applied to workers.
Pay Rates
3% for all workers excluding Caregivers/HCA’s
3.2% for all Caregivers/HCA’s
Your team did argue that it should be 3.2% for all, but the employer would not move as Caregivers/HCA’s had a lower increase last two years. Your team decided to accept the offer for members to vote on.
Uniforms
Your delegates raised with the company that in many instances the unforms supplied were not designed to fit the range of body sizes. The company agreed to continue to work with a delegation from our negotiation team to ensure that company uniforms are designed to and manufactured appropriately to comfortably fit a range of body sizes.
Tikanga and infection control
Company agreed to review purported instances of Caregivers being asked to prepare food and the potential implications from a tikanga and infection control perspective
Domestic Aids and Cleaners
The parties acknowledged they have a different perspective regarding a distinction between the roles of Domestic Aids and Cleaners. This will be discussed further during the term of the agreement. E tū will be investigating, discussing and reviewing role descriptions with this group and collecting further information to inform the discussions and actions required. Organisers will discuss this with delegates and the affected employees.
Full Terms of Settlement
Tracked Change Collective Agreement
Ready to Vote
Voting is open immediately and will close on Monday 16 September 2024 at 10 am.
You will need your E tū member number to vote.
If you have any issues voting please call 0800186466 for help.