The union representing hospitality workers has urged the Fair Work Commission to exercise caution when considering proposed changes to the Restaurant Industry Award. Amidst cries from hospitality employers who say they’re struggling to find staff, the United Workers Union (UWU) is warning that any cuts to take home pay would be an act of self-harm to the industry. In a submission to the Fair Work Commission lodged today, UWU has made clear that no worker should be left worse-off, and that, in the pursuit of fairness, workers must be properly consulted on changes before and after they are implemented. The submission was made in response to a process initiated by former Attorney General Christian Porter to modify some awards. In response, UWU members met throughout the process as the proposals took shape, and after the commission expressed its “provisional support” for the changes. UWU members have suggested that if FWC decides to bring in these changes, a range of additional safeguards must be adopted including: A limited 12 month trial A review starting 9 months after commencement A monitoring committee made up of Union and industry representatives Enhanced powers for FWC to resolve disputes UWU Director Ben Redford said that the union had consistently opposed any measure which would mean workers covered by the award would suffer detriment or be worse off than they are under the current provisions and would continue to do so. “Reductions in take home pay would not assist this industry to continue to recover from the economic effect…