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

[2013] FWC 8308

[2013] FWC 8308

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
(B2013/1334)

COMMISSIONER RYAN MELBOURNE, 22 OCTOBER 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Ardagh Group.

[1] This is an application for a protected action ballot of members of Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) employed by Ardagh Group (the employer).

[2] Mr Stewart Green, General Manager HR for the employer, has advised my chambers that the employer does not oppose this application.

[3] The CEPU has filed a Statutory Declaration of Cate Larkins, for the CEPU, in support of this application. I am satisfied that the CEPU has demonstrated that it has been and is genuinely trying to reach an agreement with the employer.

[4] In the circumstances I have decided to determine the matter on the papers without holding a hearing.

[5] I am satisfied that the requirements in s.443(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order based on the draft order provided by the CEPU has issued in conjunction with this decision.

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