Employee Relations


Employee relations affects all members of the print, packaging and visual communications industry. Printing Industries Employee Relations Department provides a national service through its network of state based offices.

Employee relations is one of the most critical and dynamic aspects of your business. Printing Industries members have access to the following services:

  • Award Interpretation and Advisory Service  Prompt telephone advice regarding industrial awards and a wide variety of workplace relations matters.  
  • Tribunal Representation  Representation on behalf of your company before the various state and federal industrial tribunals.
  • Trade Union Negotiations  Employee Relations Officers will negotiate and represent your company with trade union officials.
  • Employment Legislation  Updates of employment legislation and regulations affecting your business.
  • Enterprise Bargaining  Advice and processing of enterprise bargaining agreements before the industrial authorities.
  • Wage Rates Service  Updates of wage increases and allowances with award variations at both the federal and state level.
  • Termination of Employment  Advice regarding termination of employment and representation on behalf of your company in unfair dismissal proceedings.
  • Workplace Compliance Visits  Visits can be arranged to your workplace to provide advice and assistance in compliance with the myriad of regulations in respect to employment law.

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