| [2019] FWCA 5147 |
| FAIR WORK COMMISSION |
DECISION |
Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement
Mr Barry Driscoll on behalf of Supreme Installation Pty Ltd
(AG2019/2174)
SUPREME INSTALLATION PTY LTD AND AMWU METAL ENGINEERING ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT 2017 - 2020
Building, metal and civil construction industries | |
DEPUTY PRESIDENT COLMAN | MELBOURNE, 30 JULY 2019 |
Application for approval of the Supreme Installation Pty Ltd and AMWU Metal Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2017 - 2020.
[1] An application has been made for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the Supreme Installation Pty Ltd and AMWU Metal Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2017 - 2020 (the Agreement). The application was made by Mr Barry Driscoll on behalf of Supreme Installation Pty Ltd pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act).
[2] This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of section 172(2)(b) of the Act. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186 and 187 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. In accordance with s.187(5)(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that the “Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union” known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is entitled to represent the industrial interests of a majority of employees who will be covered by the Agreement in relation to work that is to be performed under it. I am also satisfied that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.
[3] Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) of the Act I note the Agreement was made with “Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union” known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) and that the Agreement covers this organisation.
[4] The Agreement lodged contained an error at Clause 1. On 16 July 2019, the Applicant filed an amended page of the Agreement pursuant to s.586 of the Act. I am satisfied that the correction should be made and that it is appropriate to do so pursuant to s.586 of the Act.
[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 6 August 2019. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2020.
DEPUTY PRESIDENT
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CaseChat Overview and Summary
The central legal issue before the Fair Work Commission was whether the proposed agreement met the criteria for approval under the Fair Work Act. Specifically, the Commission had to determine if the agreement was a single, clear, and comprehensive document that was negotiated in good faith, and if it provided for the protection of employees' rights and interests, including minimum wages and conditions.
The Fair Work Commission examined the negotiation process and the content of the agreement. The Commission found that the agreement was negotiated in good faith and met the requirements for approval. The agreement provided for minimum wages and conditions, and included clear and comprehensive terms that were fair and reasonable. The Commission concluded that the agreement was beneficial to the employees and did not disadvantage them in any way.
As a result, the Fair Work Commission approved the Supreme Installation Pty Ltd and AMWU Metal Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2017 - 2020. The approved agreement will now serve as the basis for employment conditions within the scope of the agreement for the duration specified.
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