Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia, The v Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Limited T/A Boeing Aerostructures Australia

[2018] FWC 1100

[2018] FWC 1100

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.437 - Application for a protected action ballot order

Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia, The

v

Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Limited T/A Boeing Aerostructures Australia

(B2018/101)

Deputy President Gostencnik PERTH, 20 FEBRUARY 2018

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Limited t/a Boeing Aerostructures Australia.

1. This is an application by The Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Limited t/a Boeing Aerostructures Australia (Respondent).

1. On 20 February 2018 my associate was advised that the Respondent did not object to the application.

1. In the circumstances, I have decided to determine the matters on the papers without holding a hearing.

1. On the basis of the material before me, including the statutory declaration of Mr T Fooks of the Applicant setting out the steps taken by it in bargaining with the Respondent and that it has been, and is, genuinely trying to reach agreement with the Respondent, I am satisfied that there is a notification time in relation to the proposed agreement and that the requirements in s.443(1) of the Act have been met.

1. An order has been separately issued in PR600577.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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