2U Group Pty Ltd T/A People 2U

[2021] FWCA 7333

[2021] FWCA 7333

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185 - Application for approval of a greenfields agreement

2U Group Pty Ltd T/A People 2U
(AG2021/8962)

AMWU & 2U GROUP PTY LTD METAL ENGINEERING ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT 2020 - 2023

Building, metal and civil construction industries
DEPUTY PRESIDENT CROSS	SYDNEY, 30 DECEMBER 2021

Application for approval of the AMWU & 2U GROUP PTY LTD Metal Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2020 - 2023

[1] An application has been made for approval of greenfields agreement known as the AMWU & 2U GROUP PTY LTD Metal Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2020 - 2023 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by 2U Group Pty Ltd T/A People 2U.

[2] This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of section 172(2)(b) of the Act. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. In accordance with s.187(5)(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that the “Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union” known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is entitled to represent the industrial interests of a majority of employees who will be covered by the Agreement in relation to work that is to be performed under it. I am also satisfied that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.

[3] Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) of the Act I note the Agreement was made with the AMWU and that the Agreement covers the organisation.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from seven days from the date of this approval. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2023.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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