The Australian Workers' Union v Crusta Fruit Juices Pty Ltd

[2013] FWC 4800

[2013] FWC 4800

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

The Australian Workers' Union
v
Crusta Fruit Juices Pty Ltd
(B2013/181)

SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT HARRISON SYDNEY, 18 JULY 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Crusta Fruit Juices 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). The AWU seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Crusta Fruit Juices Pty Ltd (the Employer).

[2] The Employer advised that it does not oppose the application. I have received, and rely upon a witness statement of Mr Frank Mateos, an AWU organiser, providing information about matters relevant to s.443 of the Act.

[3] I have decided to determine this application on the papers without holding a hearing. I am satisfied that each of the relevant requirements of the FW Act, and s.443 in particular, have been met. Accordingly, an order must be made. An order [PR539060] based on the draft order provided by the AWU will be issued in conjunction with this decision.

SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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