1936 Amendment
The First Labour Government's 1936 amendment had two major provisions: the 40 hour week and compulsory unionism. Awards could not require more than 40 hours work a week, not counting overtime, and this was to be arranged, where possible, so that no part of the working week fell on a Saturday. Exemptions could be made if a 40 hour week was impractical, but this rarely occurred. The amendment also made it illegal to employ a worker who was not a member of a union bound by the relevant award or agreement for that industry.
Read more about this topic: Industrial Conciliation And Arbitration Act 1894
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