National Union of Workers v PaperlinX Australia Pty Ltd

[2013] FWC 5621

[2013] FWC 5621

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

National Union of Workers
v
PaperlinX Australia Pty Ltd
(B2013/199)

COMMISSIONER BULL SYDNEY, 12 AUGUST 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of PaperlinX 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 PaperlinX 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 9 August 2013 made by Marisa Bernardi of the NUW. Ms Bernardi’s statement refers to seven separate meetings 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 [PR540109] based on the draft order provided by the NUW is issued in conjunction with this decision.

COMMISSIONER

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