Maritime Union of Australia, the Sydney Branch v Hutchisons Ports T/A Sydney International Container Terminals Pty Ltd and Sictl Terminal, and Brisbane Container Terminals Pty Ltd

[2015] FWC 6610

[2015] FWC 6610

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

STATEMENT

Fair Work Act 2009
s.739—Dispute resolution

Maritime Union of Australia, The - Sydney Branch
v
Hutchisons Ports T/A Sydney International Container Terminals Pty Ltd and SICTL Terminal, and Brisbane Container Terminals Pty Ltd
(C2015/5034)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT BOOTH SYDNEY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2015

Alleged dispute about any matters arising under the enterprise agreement and the NES;[s186(6)].

[1] On 9 September I issued a statement that foreshadowed further conciliation sessions on 22 and 23 September and possible site meetings on 24 and/or 25 September.

[2] Conciliation was delayed for one day due to the Hutchison Ports team’s delayed return from Hong Kong, where they were meeting with the parent company.

[3] Conciliation commenced on 23 September and is continuing. The discussions continue to be constructive.

[4] In this circumstance the parties will not be in a position to conduct the report back meetings foreshadowed in my Statement of 9 September.

[5] The parties expect to be in a position to conduct meetings with the whole of the workforce of each port, attended by me, in the near future.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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