Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union v Alpene Pumping Pty Ltd

[2014] FWC 8411

[2014] FWC 8411

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
v
Alpene Pumping Pty Ltd; Alpene Group Pty Ltd
(B2014/1624)

COMMISSIONER RIORDAN SYDNEY, 25 NOVEMBER 2014

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Alpene Group Pty ltd and Alpene Pumping Pty Ltd.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). It seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Alpene Group Pty Ltd and Alpene Pumping 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 CFMEU filed a statement dated 21 November 2014 made by Mr Salvatore Manna, Organiser with the CFMEU.

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

[5] An order [PR558157] based on the draft order provided by the CFMEU is issued in conjunction with this decision.

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