National Union of Workers v ACCO Australia Pty Ltd

[2014] FWC 8550

[2014] FWC 8550

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

National Union of Workers
v
ACCO Australia Pty Ltd
(B2014/1120)

COMMISSIONER BULL SYDNEY, 28 NOVEMBER 2014

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of ACCO Australia Pty Ltd.

[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (theAct) by the National Union of Workers (NUW) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of ACCO Australia 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 NUW filed a statement dated 26 November 2014 made by Mr Ron Herbert, Organiser with the NUW. Mr Herbert’s statement advises that approximately 5 meetings have been held with the Employer with the intention of reaching an agreement.

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

[5] An order [PR558346] based on the draft order provided by the NUW is issued in conjunction with this decision.

COMMISSIONER

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