National Union of Workers v Warehouse Solutions Pty Ltd

[2013] FWC 5404

[2013] FWC 5404

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

National Union of Workers
v
Warehouse Solutions Pty Ltd
(B2013/1086)

COMMISSIONER LEE MELBOURNE, 6 AUGUST 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Warehouse Solutions Pty Ltd.

[1] This matter involves an application by the National Union of Workers (NUW) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Warehouse Solutions Pty Ltd (the Employer) made on 1 August 2013.

[2] On 2 August 2013, my Chambers was advised by the Employer that it did not seek to submit an objection to the application and did not wish to make any submissions (that is, the Employer did not challenge that the NUW has been and is genuinely trying to reach an agreement.).

[3] In the circumstances, I have decided to determine the matter on the papers.

[4] Section 443(1) of the Act states:

“(1) The FWC must make a protected action ballot order in relation to a proposed enterprise agreement if:

(a) an application has been made under section 437; and

(b) the FWC is satisfied that each applicant has been, and is, genuinely trying to reach an agreement with the employer of the employees who are to be balloted.”

[5] The NUW have provided a statutory declaration of Mr Dario Mujkic, Industrial Officer, NUW, declared on 5 August 2013, addressing the requirements of sections 437, 438, 440 and 443 of the Act.

[6] I am satisfied that the requirements of the Act have been met and that the Order must be made. The Order [PR539843] will be issued concurrently with this decision.

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