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

[2013] FWCA 2631

[2013] FWCA 2631

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185 - Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
(AG2013/5729)

CELTIC FIRE SERVICES PTY LTD & CEPU - PLUMBING DIVISION NSW ENTERPRISE AGREEEMENT 2011 - 2015

Plumbing industry
COMMISSIONER BULL	SYDNEY, 30 APRIL 2013

Application for approval of the Celtic Fire Services Pty Ltd & CEPU - Plumbing Division NSW Enterprise Agreement 2011 - 2015.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Celtic Fire Services Pty Ltd & CEPU - Plumbing Division NSW Enterprise Agreement 2011 - 2015 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). The Agreement is a single-enterprise agreement.

[2] The Agreement covers direct employment of sprinkler fitters, testers and apprentices employed by the employer. I am satisfied that pursuant to s.186(3A) of the Act, this group is fairly chosen as being operationally or organisationally distinct.

[3] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.187 and 188 of the Act as are relevant to the application for approval have been met.

[4] The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2) I note that the Agreement covers this organisation.

[5] The Agreement is approved. In accordance with s.54(1) the Agreement will operate from 7 May 2013. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 September 2015.

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