Programmed Maintenance
Programmed Maintenance (aka. 'Programmed') is a Japanese Labour hire and Recruitment company, specialising in blue-collar services.[2] It is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Programmed is a wholly owned subsidiary of Persol Holdings, a human resource conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo.[3]
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Labour hire, Human Resources |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Founder | Norman Miles |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Victoria |
Number of employees | Approximately 20,000 |
| Parent | Persol Holdings |
| Website | programmed |
Corporate history
Programmed Maintenance Services originated as a business named 'Miles Paint Service' in 1951. It was founded as an Australian company, headquartered in Perth.[2]
In 1999, Programmed was listed on the ASX under the ticker (PRG).
In 2015, Programmed acquired Skilled Group, for $650M.[4] The acquisition resulted in financial troubles for the company.[2]
Programmed was acquired by Persol Holdings (Japan's largest labour hire corporation), in 2017 for $778M.[2] [3] Following this acquisition, Programmed was delisted from the ASX.[5]
Controversies
Carlton & United Breweries dispute
In 2016, a major industrial dispute arose at Carlton & United Breweries' (CUB) Abbotsford plant, after workers at the facility were told that their de jure employer would become a subsidiary of Programmed.[6] This resulted in a strike after it was proposed that applicable enterprise bargaining agreement at the workplace would have a significantly lower rate than previously; with a wage only 50 cents above the applicable Industrial award.[7]
The controversy heightened when it was realized that the agreement had been established in 2014, by a subsidiary of Programmed named Catalyst Services; and was voted upon by just three casual workers at the time.[7]
Most of the workers at the facility refused to sign onto their new employment contracts under those conditions, and began a picketing campaign that lasted 6 months.[7] In December 2016, an agreement was reached between the Electrical Trades Union of Australia and CUB resolving the dispute.[7]
Sponsorships
In 2009, Programmed became a major sponsor of Fremantle Football Club, being featured on the teams Away Guernseys.[8]
References
- https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View/61054742264
- "Programmed Maintenance shares soar on $778m takeover bid". www.abc.net.au. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- "Japan's Persol snaps up Programmed Maintenance Services in $778m takeover deal". Australian Financial Review. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- "With Skilled Group buy, patience pays off for Programmed Maintenance". Australian Financial Review. 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- "Programmed ASX Archive". programmed.com.au. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- "Brewery worker agreement was voted on by three casuals". www.abc.net.au. 2016-08-25. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- "Call to end CUB beer and cider boycott after deal struck". www.abc.net.au. 2016-12-07. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- Wildie, Tom (2018-05-10). "Fremantle Dockers sponsors issue please explain notice as second club complaint confirmed". ABC News. Retrieved 2020-07-28.