Why not tighten the screws? Run a limited industrial campaign along the lines of work to rule.
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It is about time we had some facts about Workchoices! All that is required is a 'protected bargaining period', of course you will require the AFAP's assistance to secure one!
Well yes but understand that when working to rule (protected or not) you are engaging in industrial action thus would not be entitled to any payment of wages under "workchoices".
Withdrawing labour altogether
is more drastic but has exactly the same effect on your pay packet; under workchoices it is
illegal for employers to pay staff engaged in industrial action, protected or not, which basicaly implies that the only action that can be taken is withdrawal of labour as what ever you do equals withdrawal of wages.
This US style industrial laws, some unions/associations have "militia groups of workers" in "sleeper squads", having organised strategic sick days etc. to attempt to avoid triggering the laws or withdrawal of labour altogether; but simply highlight to the employer that something needs to be done and morale is low.
It takes industrial savy to push the point,
unfortunately, and there are massive fines for the relevant union if it can be proven that illegal action has been taken; thus the use of "sleeper squads".
Be aware of the imposed Certified Agreement under workchoices; after 90 days (of expirery of the last) the employer can
impose one upon you; see the FAA and NATCA as an example. They can even impose one previously rejected by majority vote.