Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Bedford Group Incorporated T/A Bedford Group

[2020] FWC 5635

[2020] FWC 5635

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

STATEMENT

Fair Work Act 2009
s.236—Majority support determination

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
v
Bedford Group Incorporated T/A Bedford Group
(B2020/602)

COMMISSIONER PLATT ADELAIDE, 22 OCTOBER 2020

Application for a majority support determination.

[1] On 6 October 2020, the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (the Applicant) lodged an application for a majority support order under s.236 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act)

[2] On 6 October 2020, I required the Applicant and Respondent to provide information relevant to the application on a confidential basis.

[3] A Conference was conducted on 22 October 2020. Mr Malbasa and Mr Kirner appeared on behalf of the Applicant and Mr Linke (of counsel) and Ms Sammons appeared on behalf of the Respondent. Permission was granted pursuant to s.596(2)(a) of the Act, unopposed.

[4] During the Conference the Respondent advised that it agreed to commence bargaining for an enterprise agreement with effect from 12 November 2020. On that basis, the Applicant agreed to withdraw the majority support application.

COMMISSIONER

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