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

[2013] FWC 3601

[2013] FWC 3601

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
Siemens Ltd
(B2013/146)

COMMISSIONER BULL SYDNEY, 5 JUNE 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Siemens Ltd.

[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (theAct) by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Siemens 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 31 May 2013 made by Mr Mick Doust, an Official of the CEPU. Mr Doust’s statement refers to a number of meetings held with the Employer with the intention of reaching an agreement.

[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 is, genuinely trying to reach an agreement with the Employer.

[5] An order [PR537594] based on the draft order provided by the CEPU is issued in conjunction with this decision.

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