[Question] Bargaining Councils

[GTiming]

Hi,

Looking for some advice. Is a company in the Steel Fabrication industry required by law to be a member of a bargaining council or some sort of union.

I dont want to go ahead if its unecessary.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks
Greg

[Dave A]

Being in the Steel Fabrication industry, it seems likely you fall under the registered scope of the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council.

If you're a member of a party to MEIBC, any party collective agreements will be of force and effect on you to and you will need to register with the Bargaining Council.

If you're not a member of a party to MEIBC; I know there were issues and delays about the collective agreement(s) being extended to non-parties by the Minister of Labour - not absolutely sure of the current status...