Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union, The

[2014] FWC 3337

[2014] FWC 3337

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437 - Application for a protected action ballot order

Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union, The
(B2014/783)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT ASBURY BRISBANE, 20 MAY 2014

Proposed protection action ballot of employees of JBS Australia Pty Limited - Beef City Plant.

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union (AMIEU). The AMIEU seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of JBS Australia Pty Limited (Employer).

[2] The Employer has advised that it does not oppose the application.

[3] In the circumstances I have decided to determine the matter on the papers as I am satisfied it is not necessary to hold a hearing.

[4] On the basis of the submissions of the AMIEU and a sworn statement made by Mr Ronald Charles Weston, Officer of the AMIEU, I am satisfied that the requirements in ss443(1)(a) and (b) have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An Order [PR550808] based on the draft provided by the AMIEU will issue at the same time as this Decision.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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