12 November
Following constructive engagement with AEMO, Professionals Australia and the Australian Services Union have provided undertakings to withdraw protected industrial action that could create risks to public health and safety.
Professionals Australia’s undertaking applies to AEMO control room employees, while the Australian Services Union’s undertaking applies to its members in Western Australia.
AEMO respects the right of eligible employees to participate in lawful protected industrial action and welcomes these undertakings that support the safe, secure and reliable operation of Australia’s energy markets and power systems.
Contingency arrangements remain in place for remaining actions.
Our committed to good-faith negotiations to reach a new enterprise agreement with our employees. AEMO has put forward a revised enterprise agreement offer that recognises the significant contribution of our people while remaining sustainable and considerate of costs to industry and consumers.
Our focus remains on supporting our people, maintaining safe and reliable operations, and working constructively towards a fair and competitive enterprise agreement.
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