The Importance of Voting YES for the PABO and NO to the JBS Townsville EBA Offer

Protected Action Ballot Order (PABO)

Protected action ballots are secret ballots that allow employees to decide whether or not to initiate protected industrial action.

Recent Developments

On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, the AMIEU held a general meeting with JBS Townsville members and workers to discuss the ongoing Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations and consider further actions.

Unanimous Decision for Protected Action Ballot Order (PABO)

During the meeting, all attendees unanimously decided to proceed with a Protected Action Ballot (PABO). This significant step allows us to collectively advocate for fair terms in our EBA negotiations. We aim for an agreement with a three-year duration and a pay increase of 5% for the first year and 4% thereafter.

PABO Information Details

Voting Method: The PAB will be conducted via postal vote. Ballot papers have already been sent to members’ registered postal addresses. It is crucial that members vote YES for all options and return their ballots as soon as possible. The voting period closes on August 6, 2024.

Eligibility: Only AMIEU members are eligible to vote.

Why Voting YES for the PABO is Essential

Voting YES for the PABO is critical in supporting our fight for a fair pay increase and better working conditions. In these times of rising living costs, a strong collective stance is necessary to ensure our demands are met.

Comparing Proposals

AMIEU Proposal: We propose an hourly rate increase of 5% for the first year and 4% thereafter over a three-year agreement.

JBS Townsville Proposal: JBS will put their EBA proposal up for a vote, but the AMIEU and your workers’ committee do NOT support it. JBS has offered an hourly rate increase of 3.5% for the first year and 3% thereafter over a four-year agreement.

Why You Should Vote NO to the JBS Townsville EBA Offer

The JBS offer does not meet our expectations for fair pay and conditions. Voting NO to their EBA offer is vital to reject inadequate terms and support our push for a more equitable agreement.

Action Steps

Vote YES: Ensure you vote YES to all options on the PABO ballot paper you have received in the mail.

Return Your Ballot: Return your completed ballot as soon as possible, but no later than August 6, 2024.

Your vote is crucial in this process. By voting YES for the PABO and NO to the JBS EBA offer, you are taking a stand for fair pay and better working conditions. Let’s work together to secure a better future for all JBS Townsville workers.

Thank you for your continued support and solidarity.

AMIEU

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your AMIEU representative.

AMIEU proposal / hourly rate increase.

JBS Townsville proposal / hourly rate increase.