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read moreMindful of the impact of the Coronavirus on swim schools, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has called for the Fair Work Commission to freeze wages and not apply an increase to the Fitness Industry Award in the 2020/21 financial year.
ASSA's Special Consultant on Workplace Relations, Michael Taylor, last week forwarded the Association’s submission to the Commission on its regarding its Annual Review of Wages.
ASSA presented a lengthy and what it called "well-reasoned" case for there to be a ‘wage freeze’ to the award in the coming financial year.
Commenting on the submission, ASSA Chief Executive, Ross Gage stated “the Association argued that due to the effects of COVID-19, primarily, an increase was not sustainable in the Industry and not in the community’s best interests”.
ASSA’s recent survey of Swim Schools on the economic impact of COVID-19 to their businesses was heavily referenced.
In reporting the Submission to ASSA Member Swim Schools, Gage noted that the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) had submitted that there be a 4% increase across all Awards - their rationale being that not only do the workers need and desire it, their additional spending power will stimulate the economy.
20th May 2020 - Royal Life Saving fears AIS reboot Framework fails to account for swimming and water safety programs
19th May 2020 - ASCTA releases best practices for restarting swim schools and learn to swim programs
15th May 2020 - ASCTA names Swim Teacher of the Year
14th May 2020 - National Aquatic Industry Safety Committee endorses new risk management guidelines for swim schools and aquatic facilities
13th May 2020 - Community aquatic, recreation and sport industry alliance seeks 12-month stimulus package from Federal and state governments
12th May 2020 - Industry alliance provides guidance on community aquatic, recreation and sport operations in eased Coronavirus environment
1st May 2020 - Royal Life Saving makes the case for the reopening of Australia’s aquatic centres and swim schools
30th April 2020 - ASSA raises concerns over future of swim schools
29th April 2020 - ASCTA advocacy highlights the value of swim coaching and teaching
20th April 2020 - Swimming Australia celebrates first year of iSwim
14th April 2020 - Organisers announce new date options for 2020 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
3rd April 2020 - Royal Life Saving welcomes JobKeeper payments as a ‘$700 million lifeline’ for aquatic facilities and swim schools
7th February 2020 - ASSA reports highly successful Singapore International Swim School Spectacular
5th February 2020 - Swim Schools Association invites AIS Water’s Elena Gosse to address Walking on Water seminar
29th January 2020 - Swim schools concerned about Coronavirus
6th August 2019 - ASSA announces latest inductees to Australian Swim Schools Hall of Fame
30th November 2018 - ASSA launches Australia’s most inclusive swimming lesson
6th November 2018 - ASSA presents first Exceptional Service to Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety Award
3rd January 2018 - Fair Work Commission considers Fitness Industry Award penalty rate rises
11th December 2016 - Union launched for swimming teachers and lifeguards
26th November 2012 - Fair Work Australia makes changes to Fitness Industry Award
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