Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Unilever Australia Trading Limited

[2013] FWC 2289

[2013] FWC 2289

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
Unilever Australia Trading Limited
(B2013/86)

COMMISSIONER BULL SYDNEY, 15 APRIL 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Unilever Australia Trading Limited.

[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 Unilever Australia Trading Limited (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] A statement dated 11 April 2013 made by Mr Steven Waltis, a Delegate of the CEPU and a statement dated 12 April 2013 made by Mr Daniel Weizman an Organiser of the CEPU was filed in support of the application.

[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 [PR535700] based on the draft order provided by the CEPU is issued in conjunction with this decision.

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