Issue No 113 | 28 September 2001 | |
NewsNew Project Agreement A Template
A project agreement with provision for fortnightly payments for subcontractors is being hailed as a possible template to protect small business and workers entitlements in the construction industry. The St Hilliers Pty Ltd - CFMEU agreement for a new commercial development at 81 George Street Parramatta was endorsed by former Mayor of Parramatta and ALP candidate for the Federal seat of Parramatta Mr. David Borger. Mr. Borger brought the concerns of small business sub-contractors in his area to the Union and suggested fortnightly payments of sub-contractors as opposed to the industry norm of every 45 days. The agreement ultimately struck and signed today provides for fortnightly payments to subcontractors- providing a more secure cash flow and thus protecting against lay-offs of union members working on the project. CFMEU State Secretary Andrew Ferguson today hailed the agreement as a template, which could be extended over the whole industry. "This new model project agreement provides greatly enhanced security for small business and our members"
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