National Maritime Services Pty Ltd v The Maritime Union of Australia

[2016] FWC 4479

[2016] FWC 4479

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

STATEMENT

Fair Work Act 2009
s.739—Dispute resolution

National Maritime Services Pty Ltd
v
The Maritime Union of Australia
(C2016/915)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT BOOTH SYDNEY, 5 JULY 2016

[1] On 22 June 2016 National Maritime Services Pty Ltd (NMS) announced a proposed restructuring at its Kurnell operations.

[2] Clause 8 of the National Maritime Services Launch and Mooring Operations –Kurnell Enterprise Agreement 2012 requires NMS to consult with employees affected and their representatives in the event of any proposed major change which is likely to have a significant effect on employees.

[3] It is agreed between the parties that this is such a change.

[4] NMS has agreed to write a further letter immediately to the workforce and to the MUA setting out its reasons for the proposed major change and confirming its agreement to participate in consultation before the Fair Work Commission on Monday 18 July, 2016.

[5] NMS agrees and undertakes not to implement any redundancies or any other major change whilst the Fair Work Commission proceedings in the above matter are underway.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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