Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands Uniform and Laundry Allowance – November 2018 (PDF version)
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøand Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands (Gardens) management have made significant progress on a settlement to provide back pay to É«ÀÇÉçÇømembers for the non-payment of Clause 46. Uniforms, protective Clothing and Laundry Allowance, of the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009, and the ongoing payment of the allowance to all eligible Gardens staff going forward.
On the 31st October the É«ÀÇÉçÇømet with Gardens representative to negotiate a framework to expedite a settlement on this important issue. The É«ÀÇÉçÇøwill progress the back pay claim for É«ÀÇÉçÇømembers only. The payment of back pay to compensate É«ÀÇÉçÇømembers will be processed by the period of 12 December 2018.
Over the next 2 weeks the É«ÀÇÉçÇøwill hold meetings across all Gardens worksites and compile a comprehensive list of members entitled to the allowance. The É«ÀÇÉçÇøintend to submit the names of our members to receive back pay no later than Friday 16 Nov 2018. For this purpose, please ensure your membership details are updated and correct.
It is important all Garden staff entitled to the allowance do not miss out! It is critical we encourage our work colleagues to join the É«ÀÇÉçÇøand work with us to protect and improve on our workplace rights and entitlements. Non-members can join the É«ÀÇÉçÇøonline at
On another important issue, the É«ÀÇÉçÇøhave been working hard to ensure Garden staffs on 38 hours maintain their 9-day Fortnight arrangement. Gardens staff have indicated this is a flexible work condition that provides mutual benefits to both the Gardens and its staff. The É«ÀÇÉçÇøand our members remain steadfast to protect this important provision.
É«ÀÇÉçÇøscheduled of meetings for Gardens:
- Sydney Botanic Gardens – Wed 7 Nov, 1 – 1.30pm (Henry Kendall Seat)
- Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens – Thu 8 Nov, 12.30 – 1pm (Depot Lunch Room)
- Centennial Parkland – Tue 13 Nov, 12 – 1pm (Depot Lunch Room)
Any enquiries please contact: