‘Leading the way’: Art Gallery Health and Safety Representative negotiations commence
14 May 2021
On Thursday 13 May 2021, Health and Safety Representative (HSR) negotiations between the É«ÀÇÉçÇøand the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) commenced. The negotiation was productive.
In consultation with AGNSW workers, the É«ÀÇÉçÇøproposed forming three workgroups.
- Collections (four HSRs)
- Engagement (three HSRs)
- Finance/Development/Directorate (three HSRs)
As has been raised by AGNSW workers, four HSRs are requested for Collections due to the diversity of locations and types of work. Three HSRs are requested for the other workgroups.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøalso stated elections for HSRs are separate to the Health and safety committee members.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøwas represented by your É«ÀÇÉçÇøDelegates Paula Dredge, John Freckleton and Deborah Jones; É«ÀÇÉçÇøWork, Health and Safety Officer Suzanne Mann, and É«ÀÇÉçÇøOrganiser Davis Murphy. The É«ÀÇÉçÇørequested the next negotiation be held in early June 2021.
The AGNSW was represented by Chief Operating Officer Hakan Harman; Head of People, Governance and Services Donna Grubb; and People and Culture Manager Sandra Woods. The AGNSW is currently considering the PSA’s request.
HSRs play an important role. They are elected to represent all AGNSW workers on health and safety matters. For more information, please email your É«ÀÇÉçÇøDelegates, or click .
The April 2021 É«ÀÇÉçÇøHSR training session was attended by more than 75 AGNSW workers. At this training, AGNSW workers requested the É«ÀÇÉçÇøpromptly initiate HSR negotiations. Now, in May 2021, the AGNSW workforce is leading the way for all Cultural Institutions regarding the election of HSRs.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøwill keep AGNSW workers updated as HSR negotiations continue.
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