Common use of Measures to Increase Efficiency Clause in Contracts

Measures to Increase Efficiency. (i) The Parties have agreed that in order to develop a more efficient and productive enterprise it is necessary to create a co-operative work environment and appropriate consultative mechanisms involving the Company, the TWU and Employees. (ii) Employees will co-operate in the introduction and continuing use of technology which assists in improving and maximising the performance of the business, improves customer service, enhances monitoring and measurement of service quality. (iii) All base rate of pay increases paid under this Agreement are in full satisfaction of any claims that may arise relating to the use of technology and/or operating procedures during the operation of this Agreement. (iv) The Company shall make no further payments on account of the use and application of technology regardless of whether or not, after the approval of this Agreement, increases or new allowances are prescribed by any applicable award in relation to the introduction or use of any technology. (v) Introduction of new technology and operational procedures will not change the classification of Employees as a transport worker for the purposes of the Award. (vi) The Company shall provide additional support to Employees who are experiencing problems with using new technology. Where such support is given and the Employee's performance has not improved, the Company will discuss options for dealing with the situation with the TWU. (vii) Any productivity improvements which arise out of the introduction of new technology and operational procedures during the operation of this Agreement may be subject to future heads of agreement negotiations. (viii) The Parties commit to consultation on the implementation of new technology including but not limited to the impact on changed work processes and job security. (ix) It is a term of this Agreement that the Company will allow one report back meeting at the depot covered by this Agreement for the purpose of explaining the content, rights, obligations and operation of this Agreement to Employees, provided that: (a) the report back meeting is conducted after the Commission has approved this Agreement; and (b) the report back meeting will be at a time that is convenient to the operation of the depot and which minimises any disruption to customers. (x) The TWU Delegate of the depot may attend one meeting if it is convened by the TWU in preparation for the depot meetings referred to in subclause (ix) of this clause.

Measures to Increase Efficiency. (i) The Parties have agreed that in order to develop a more efficient and productive enterprise it is necessary to create a co-operative work environment and appropriate consultative mechanisms involving the Company, the TWU and Employees. (ii) Employees will co-operate in the introduction and continuing use of technology which assists in improving and maximising the performance of the business, improves customer service, enhances monitoring and measurement of service quality. (iii) All base rate of pay increases paid under this Agreement are in full satisfaction of any claims that may arise relating to the use of technology and/or operating procedures during the operation of this Agreement. (iv) The Company shall make no further payments on account of the use and application of technology regardless of whether or not, after the approval of this Agreement, increases or new allowances are prescribed by any applicable award in relation to the introduction or use of any technology. (v) Introduction of new technology and operational procedures will not change the classification of Employees as a transport worker for the purposes of the Award. (vi) The Company shall provide additional support to Employees who are experiencing problems with using new technology. Where such support is given and the Employee's performance has not improved, the Company will discuss options for dealing with the situation with the TWU. (vii) Any productivity improvements which arise out of the introduction of new technology and operational procedures during the operation of this Agreement may be subject to future heads of agreement negotiations. (viii) The Parties commit to consultation on the implementation of new technology including but not limited to the impact on changed work processes and job security. (ix) It is a term of this Agreement that the Company will allow one report back meeting at the each depot covered by this Agreement for the purpose of explaining the content, rights, obligations and operation of this Agreement to Employees, provided that: (a) the The report back meeting is conducted after the Commission has approved this Agreement; and (b) the The report back meeting will be at a time that is convenient to the operation of the depot and which minimises any disruption to customers. (x) The TWU Delegate Delegates of the depot Sydney depots may attend one meeting if it is convened by the TWU in preparation for the depot meetings referred to in subclause (ix) of this clause.

Measures to Increase Efficiency. (i) The Parties have agreed that in order to develop a more efficient and productive enterprise it is necessary to create a co-operative work environment and appropriate consultative mechanisms involving the Company, the TWU and Employees. (ii) Employees will co-operate in the introduction and continuing use of technology which assists in improving and maximising the performance of the business, improves customer service, enhances monitoring and measurement of service quality. (iii) All base rate of pay increases paid under this Agreement are in full satisfaction of any claims that may arise relating to the use of technology and/or operating procedures during the operation of this Agreement. (iv) The Company shall make no further payments on account of the use and application of technology regardless of whether or not, after the approval of this Agreement, increases or new allowances are prescribed by any applicable award in relation to the introduction or use of any technology. (v) Introduction of new technology and operational procedures will not change the classification of Employees as a transport worker for the purposes of the Award. (vi) The Company shall provide additional support to Employees who are experiencing problems with using new technology. Where such support is given and the Employee's performance has not improved, the Company will discuss options for dealing with the situation with the TWU. (vii) Any productivity improvements which arise out of the introduction of new technology and operational procedures during the operation of this Agreement may be subject to future heads of agreement negotiations. (viii) The Parties commit to consultation on the implementation of new technology including but not limited to the impact on changed work processes and job security. (ix) It is a term of this Agreement that the Company will allow one report back meeting at the each depot covered by this Agreement for the purpose of explaining the content, rights, obligations and operation of this Agreement to Employees, provided that: (a) the report back meeting is conducted after the Commission has approved this Agreement; and (b) the report back meeting will be at a time that is convenient to the operation of the depot and which minimises any disruption to customers. (x) The TWU Delegate Delegates of the depot Sydney depots may attend one meeting if it is convened by the TWU in preparation for the depot meetings referred to in subclause (ix) of this clause.