The Australian Workers' Union v Australian Steel Mill Services Pty Ltd

[2014] FWC 3105

[2014] FWC 3105

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

The Australian Workers' Union
v
Australian Steel Mill Services Pty Ltd
(B2014/752)

COMMISSIONER RIORDAN SYDNEY, 12 MAY 2014

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Australian Steel Mill Services Pty Ltd.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by

the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU). It seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Australian Steel Mill Services 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 AWU filed a statement dated 7 May 2014 by Mr Wayne Phillips, Branch Secretary of the AWU.

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

[5] An Order [PR550410] based on the draft order provided by the AWU is issued in conjunction with this decision.

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