A MAJOR retail union is pushing for Chemist Warehouse to negotiate the pharmacy industry's first collective bargaining agreement, according to a report in the Australian Financial Review.
Papers have been lodged by the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association using new multi-employer bargaining laws to boost wages and reduce the number of casual staff among 335 employees at eight CW stores in Adelaide.
If the Fair Work Commission opts in favour of the union, it could pave the way for further talks between the union and other Chemist Warehouse franchisees across Australia.
Pharmacy employees have not previously been covered by a collective workplace agreement.
Currently, pharmacy workers are paid under the pharmacy industry award, which offers a $25.65 base hourly pay rate.
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