"Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) v Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd

[2013] FWC 8289

[2013] FWC 8289

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

"Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU)
v
Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd
(B2013/1344)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT ASBURY BRISBANE, 23 OCTOBER 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd.

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the “Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union” known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU). The AMWU seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd (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 AMWU and a sworn statement made by Mr Steven Ernest Franklin, State Organiser for the AMWU, 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 [PR543623] based on the draft provided by the AMWU will issue at the same time as this Decision.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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