Thursday, July 24, 2008

AEU Welcomes New IR Minister

The Australian Education Union has welcomed the appointment of Paul Caica as Industrial Relations Minister.
AEU State President Correna Haythorpe hopes he’ll bring a new, constructive approach to the Public Education Enterprise Bargain process.

“This appointment represents a Minister who understands industrial processes.”

“As a former union official, Mr Caica has genuine, first hand experience in negotiating.”

“We’re quietly confident his experience can re-energise the government’s approach to the bargaining process and that he’ll understand the challenges facing the Public Education sector and its workforce.

“We will be seeking a meeting with Mr Caica at his earliest opportunity – and hope resolution of the Education Agreement will be his first achievement in this portfolio” Ms Haythorpe says.

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