National Union of Workers v Bunzel Outsourcing Services Limited

[2013] FWC 3117

[2013] FWC 3117

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

National Union of Workers
v
Bunzel Outsourcing Services Limited
(B2013/123)

COMMISSIONER RIORDAN SYDNEY, 17 MAY 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Bunzel Outsourcing Services Limited.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the National Union of Workers - New South Wales Branch (NUW). It seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Bunzel Outsourcing Services Limited (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 Union filed a statement dated 2 May 2013 made by Mr Waru Mete, Recruitment Officer of the National Union of Workers - New South Wales Branch.

[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 [PR537009] based on the draft order provided by the NUW is issued in conjunction with this decision.

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