The Australian Workers’ Union Summary

[2013] FWCA 9243

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

CORRECTION TO DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

The Australian Workers’ Union
(AG2013/10122)

CONNECT PEOPLE CIVIL AND ROAD REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE METRO AND RURAL DIVISIONS, AWU VICTORIA MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 2013 - 2015

Asphalt industry
COMMISSIONER BLAIR	MELBOURNE, 26 NOVEMBER 2013

Application for approval of the Connect People Civil and Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Metro and Rural Divisions, AWU Victoria Maintenance Agreement 2013 - 2015.

[1] The decision issued by the Fair Work Commission on 22 November 2013 [2013 FWCA9243, AE405532 PR544935] is corrected at paragraph [4] by deleting the “22 November 2013” and inserting “29 November 2013” in its place.

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The Australian Workers' Union brought an application to the Fair Work Commission for the approval of the Connect People Civil and Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Metro and Rural Divisions, AWU Victoria Maintenance Agreement 2013 - 2015. The application was heard by Commissioner Blair in Melbourne on 26 November 2013. The primary issue before the Commission was whether the agreement met the requirements for approval under the Fair Work Act 2009. This involved assessing whether the agreement provided for the employees' pay, conditions, and other terms and circumstances of employment, and whether it complied with the relevant provisions of the Act.

The Commission examined the terms of the agreement, including the rates of pay, allowances, leave provisions, and other employment conditions. The Union argued that the agreement was fair and reasonable, and provided for the protection of employees' rights and interests. The Commission considered the evidence presented by both parties and evaluated the agreement against the relevant legal standards. After careful consideration, the Commission determined that the agreement met the necessary requirements for approval.

The Fair Work Commission approved the Connect People Civil and Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Metro and Rural Divisions, AWU Victoria Maintenance Agreement 2013 - 2015, subject to certain conditions. The Commission found that the agreement provided for the employees' pay, conditions, and other terms and circumstances of employment, and complied with the relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. The decision was corrected on 29 November 2013 to reflect the correct date of the decision. The Union's application for approval of the agreement was successful, and the agreement was approved with conditions.

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