Advanced Studies in Industrial Relations: 7-Eleven Inquiry Analysis
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This report examines the implications of the 7-Eleven inquiry report for non-union forms of employee representation and bargaining structures within the Australian Employment Relations (ER) system. The report begins by defining employment relations and the roles of employers and employees, particularly in the context of Australian law, agreements, and awards. It highlights the significance of worker unions but also acknowledges the restricted role of non-union employees. The report then discusses different forms of non-union representation and their responsibilities. It analyzes the introduction of the Workplace Relations Act 1996, Australian Workplace Agreements (AWA), and the shift toward individualization in wage bargaining. The core of the report focuses on the 7-Eleven inquiry, which revealed the company's non-compliance with the Fair Work Act, including underpayment of employees, manipulation of records, and the involvement of company directors. The report contrasts the limited power of non-union employees with that of unionized employees and discusses the potential benefits of individual contracting as a bargaining structure, especially in the context of the 7-Eleven case. The report highlights the importance of fair negotiation and the ethical obligations of employers, concluding with a discussion of the inquiry's findings regarding employee underpayment and intimidation tactics used by 7-Eleven. The report also covers the organization's failure to maintain a workplace that adhered to the Fair Work Act.
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