Finance Sector Union of Australia v Hunter United Employees Credit Union

[2012] FWA 8298

[2012] FWA 8298

FAIR WORK AUSTRALIA

DECISION

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

Finance Sector Union of Australia
v
Hunter United Employees Credit Union
(B2012/1018)

COMMISSIONER RIORDAN SYDNEY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2012

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Hunter United Employees Credit Union Ltd.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Finance Sector Union of Australia (FSU). It seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Hunter United Employees’ Credit Union 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 FSU filed a statement dated 25 September 2012 made by Mr Leon Carter, National Secretary of the FSU.

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

[5] An order [PR529585] based on the draft order provided by the FSU is issued in conjunction with this decision.

COMMISSIONER

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