Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd

[2014] FWC 3320

[2014] FWC 3320

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
v
Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
(B2014/785)

COMMISSIONER RIORDAN SYDNEY, 19 MAY 2014

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU). It seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (the Employer).

[2] The Employer advised that it does not oppose the application. Accordingly I have determined the matter on the basis of the documentation filed.

[3] In support of the application, the CEPU filed a statement dated 1 May 2014 made by Mr Steven Robinson, CEPU Organiser.

[4] For the purposes of s.443(1)(b) of the Act, I am satisfied on the basis of the unchallenged position of the CEPU, that the CEPU has been, and continues to be, genuinely trying to reach an agreement with the Employer.

[5] An order [PR550787] based on the draft order provided by the CEPU is issued in conjunction with this decision.

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