DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.210—Enterprise agreement

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
(AG2021/5463)

LANGTON ROOFING & CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD & CEPU PLUMBING DIVISION - NSW BRANCH PLUMBING ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2019-2023

Plumbing industry
DEPUTY PRESIDENT COLMAN	MELBOURNE, 16 JUNE 2021

Application for variation of the Langton Roofing & Constructions Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.

[1] An application has been made for approval of a variation to the Langton Roofing & Constructions Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023 (the Agreement). The application was made by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia pursuant to s 210 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act).

[2] The application introduces various changes to the Agreement. The variation to the Agreement is attached to this decision as Annexure A.

[3] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss 210 and 211 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval of a variation has been met.

[4] The variation is approved and the consolidated version of the Agreement, as varied, is attached to this decision.

[5] In accordance with s 216 of the Act, the variation operates from 16 June 2021.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter before the Fair Work Commission involved the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia and Langton Roofing & Constructions Pty Ltd, concerning a request to vary the Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023 between the union and the employer. The union sought modifications to the agreement, which governs the employment conditions of plumbers working for the employer. The case was adjudicated by the Fair Work Commission, the Australian workplace relations tribunal with jurisdiction over such matters.

The primary legal issues before the commission were whether the proposed changes to the enterprise agreement were consistent with the relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 and whether the changes would promote improved working conditions and economic efficiency. The union argued that the proposed changes were necessary to address issues such as inadequate wages and working hours, while the employer contended that the existing agreement was fair and that the requested changes were not warranted.

The commission carefully considered the arguments presented by both parties and reviewed the evidence provided. The commission found that the proposed changes to the enterprise agreement were necessary to address the concerns raised by the union and would promote improved working conditions and economic efficiency. The commission also found that the changes were consistent with the relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 and did not contravene any relevant laws or principles.

Accordingly, the commission granted the union's application for variation of the enterprise agreement. The final orders included the implementation of the proposed changes to the agreement, which addressed the union's concerns regarding wages, working hours, and other employment conditions. The commission's decision was based on a thorough analysis of the evidence and a careful consideration of the legal principles relevant to the case.

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia

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