rket in which they have a quasi-monopolistic share. Future growth depends, however, on their becoming more competitive in international markets where they suffer from a competitive disadvantage in part because of the low productivity of their labour forces, especially at the Sydney plant compared with its principal competitors in the United States and elsewhere.
To sum up this section, Leisure Co. and Rheem Sydney wish to achieve certain common objectives by using enterprise bargaining agreements, but because of the differing nature of their operations, they are looking to such agreements to support some very different types of business objectives.
Specific Features of the Rheem Sydney Enterprise Agreement
Preamble. In the preamble to the Leisure Co. agreement, emphasis is placed on creating a work force with greater skills, flexibility and access career paths throughout the company. In order to avoid contaminating industrial relations at its Melbourne plant, the preamble to the Rheem Sydney agreement should limit its applicat
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