The Australian Workers' Union v CQMS Castings Pty Ltd

[2014] FWC 4620

[2014] FWC 4620

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

The Australian Workers' Union
v
CQMS Castings Pty Ltd
(B2014/945)

COMMISSIONER SIMPSON BRISBANE, 10 JULY 2014

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of CQMS Castings Pty Ltd employed at the Maryborough site.

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by The Australian Workers’ Union. The Australian Workers’ Union seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of CQMS Castings Pty Ltd.

[2] The Employer has advised that it does not oppose the application.

[3] In the circumstances I have decided to determine the matter on the papers as I am satisfied it is not necessary to hold a hearing.

[4] I am satisfied that the requirements of ss 443(1)(a) and (b) have been made met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order, PR532972, based on the draft provided by The Australian Workers’ Union, will be issued at the same time as this decision.

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