If employees were working on a casual or f/t basis at tracks, they could join the AWU and possibly be working under the `Theatrical Award' (no joke) because the employer is providing entertainment. However, they must be employed and working of course. It's unconfirmed information.

However, if an employee is being paid $50 for six hours work, (it maybe the case somewhere in the industry), then it isn't the minimum wage and standard set in Australia.

I believe that the Admin Fees for each TAB and non-TAB meeting are $3800 and $3200 respectively, so one would think that dedicated workers could receive more than $50 for six hours work and have a case against their employer. Notwithstanding the standards and monies paid, if they are being paid or not paid, the industry still requires voluntary help, but there needs to be a definitive line to distinguish the two.

Hypothetically, if a club operated a non-TAB meeting with $3200 to use per meeting and had six staff, the cost for labour could be:

6 x 6hrs x $22p/h = $792

It's just a rough example. What happens to the other $2408 ?

If staff were being paid $50 per six hours that equals $300. What happens to the other $2900 ?

P.S. I'm not suggesting that clubs don't need and use the monies, but it appears to me there might be enough to cover wages. However, I haven't taken into consideration insurance, possibly superannuation, etc.

P.S.S. Looking at the other end of the spectrum and we are wasting a lot of monies with the establishment of GWIC and employing a Deputy CEO which is a significant cost to the industry, amounting to millions of dollars.

This AIR consolidated award reproduces the former State award Race Clubs Employees (State) Award as at 27 March 2006.

About this Award:
Formerly award 570, Serial C0425, of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales.

This award incorporates Serial C5648 (operative on and from 19 December 2005).

Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer.

Disclaimer:
Please note that this consolidated former State award is believed to be accurate but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given and no liability is accepted for errors or omissions or loss or damage suffered as a result of a person acting in reliance thereon.

AN120450 [Notional AIR Consolidation]

(570) SERIAL C0425

RACE CLUBS EMPLOYEES (STATE) AWARD

This award shall apply to all employees of the classifications as set out in clause 3, Wages and Allowances, employed on racecourses, except those employees engaged exclusively in picking up newspapers and other refuse after race meetings within the jurisdiction of the Race Clubs, &c., Employees (State) Industrial Committee.

This award is made following a review under section 19 of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 and rescinds and replaces the Race Clubs, &c., Employees (State) Award published 27 August 1999 (310 I.G. 708), as varied, the Race Clubs, &c., Employees Superannuation (State) Award published 5 October 1990 (259 I.G. 577), as varied, and the Race Club Employees Training Wage (State) Award published 8 December 1995 (289 I.G 1169), as varied.

The award published 27 August 1999 took effect from the beginning of the first full pay period to commence on or after 25 March 1999.

The changes made to the award pursuant to the Award Review pursuant to section 19(6) of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 and Principle 26 of the Principles for Review of Awards made by the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales on 28 April 1999 (310 I.G. 359) take effect on and from 2 July 2004. The award remains in force until varied or rescinded, the period for which it was made already having expired.

PART B - MONETARY RATES

TABLE 1 - RATES OF WAGES

Classification SWC 2004 Amount SWC 2005 Adjustment SWC 2005 Amount
$ $ $

Race Club Employee 1 - 110% Track Foreman 603.00 17.00 620.00
Foreman Gardener 603.00 17.00 620.00
Race Club Employee 2 - 100%
Tradesman 561.20 17.00 578.20
Race Club Employee 3 - 92.4% Leading Hand (Track and Maintenance) 527.50 17.00 544.50
Leading Hand (Gardener) 527.50 17.00 544.50
Race Club Employee 4 - 89% Track Crossing Attendant 513.30 17.00 530.30
Propagator 513.30 17.00 530.30
Race Club Employee 5 - 86% Gardener (as defined) 500.80 17.00 517.80
Fettler 500.80 17.00 517.80
General Track or Maintenance Hand 500.80 17.00 517.80
Race Club Employee 6 - 82% General Maintenance Labourer and Cleaner 484.10 17.00 501.10
Employee not else where classified 484.10 17.00 501.10
Race Club Employee 7 - 78% Employee undertaking up to 3 months on the job training 467.40 17.00 484.40
Plant Operators Plant Operator 1 - (92.4%) 527.50 17.00 544.50
Plant Operator 2 - (87.4%) 506.70 17.00 523.70

TABLE 2 - OTHER RATES AND ALLOWANCES

Item No. Clause No. Brief Description SWC 2004 Amount SWC 2005 Amount
$ $

1 3(2)(a) Employee other than a Plant Operator, required to use a scythe or operate a power mower 1.85 per day or part thereof 1.90 per day or part thereof

2 3(2)(b) Employee other than a Plant Operator, required to operate a tractor with or without attachments and/or front end loader 1.85 per day or part thereof 1.90 per day or part thereof

3 3(2)(c) Employees required to use pesticides, weedicides Or poisonous sprays 2.00 per day 2.05 per day

4 3(2)(d) First-aid Allowance 2.60 per day 2.70 per day

5 3(2)(e) Meal Allowance for overtime 7.95 8.20

6 3(2)(f) Horse handling allowance 1.85 per day or part thereof 1.90 per day or part thereof

"Note": These allowances are contemporary for expense related allowances as at 30 March 2005, and for work related allowances are inclusive of adjustment in accordance with the June 2005 State Wage Case Decision of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales.

NSWTA Summary1
1. Introduction
The NSW Trainers Association (NSWTA) receives a number of enquiries from its members as to the base rates of pay and other working conditions for the various types of employees. Set out below is a summary of the Horse and Greyhound Training Award (2010) (the Award) that applies to the majority of employees of NSW trainers.
Please note that the Award replaced the previous state-based Award and, under the provisions of the Award, there is a five year transitional period where the new Award rates are phased in. According to Fair Work Australia and the Fair Work Ombudsman, the following rates apply until 1 July 2014, unless advised otherwise.
2. Rates of Pay
The table below sets out the wage rates under the Award for Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual staff as at 1 July 2013.

Employee Type
Full-Time/Part-Time (per hour)
Casual (per hour)
Stable Employee
(on commencement)
$16.37
$20.46
Stablehand Grade 1
(After 3 months continuous service)
$16.85
$21.06
Stablehand Grade 2
(At least 2 years experience in the industry)
$17.49
$21.86
Trackrider
$17.49
$21.86
Foreman
$19.07
$23.84
Training Assistant
$19.66
$24.58
Trainer
$20.80
$26.00
Notes:
The full-time working week under the Award is 38 hours. This can be taken either over five full-days or four full-days and two half-days, Monday to Saturday, with the half-days to be taken in the morning.
The award also provides for flexibility where conditions may be amended by agreement provided the employee is no worse off;
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Also the weekly amount in the ad was wrong. It is $8.70 a week not $12.

Remember to PM me if you want anymore details about how to join the union.

Position Hours Required
Bar 5
Canteen 6 (2 people)
Lure Driver 6
Starter 6
Kennel Supervisor 6.5
Kennel ID 6
Kennel Attendants 6 (4 people)
Ticket Office 6
Judge 5
Race Caller 4
Cleaners 5 (2 people)
Curator 10
Admin 6
Licensee 8

NB: Penalty Rates apply for weekends - The admin fee paid is a static contribution whether the club is racing on weekdays, weekends and or public holidays.

Theoretically bar, licensee and canteen staff should be self funding.

When Calculating the REAL cost, don't forget that in addition to hourly rates payable, there must be an allowance included for Power, Water, Ground, Plant and Building Maintenance Insurance Public Liability and Workers Comp, Training and advertising!

I know of one non-Tab club that made $500 net profit per meeting at the canteen.

I have knowledge through a user of a race track for trialling purposes that the track is a gold mine (his words not mine).

So, do tracks make a profit ? Do they all pay correct wages ?

This is just an update for those of you who wanted to know what the AWU could do for them before joining.

The AWU reached out to GWIC and will be having a meeting with them to discuss some of the issues in the industry.

I think this is a positive first step in opening dialogue between participants (through the AWU) and the new body that will regulate racing after July. This will hopefully lead to participants having a greater say in changes that will be made before they come into effect.

Whilst, as always, I am happy to hear any suggestions/complaints from participants, this meeting has been organised on behalf of AWU members so the best way to make sure that your voice is heard would be to join the AWU.

Carly,
Good on AWU for this initiative.
Many people will be watching closely.
Depending on how they approach it, what extent the GWIC take on AWU concerns, and how the industry is informed and included will determine whether participants join AWU in numbers or not.
It could be quite interesting...will soon find out.