The Australian Workers' Union v Rheem Australia Pty Limited

[2013] FWC 1253

[2013] FWC 1253

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

The Australian Workers' Union
v
Rheem Australia Pty Limited
(B2013/41)

COMMISSIONER CARGILL SYDNEY, 27 FEBRUARY 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Rheem Australia Pty Limited.

[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (theAct) by The Australian Workers’ Union for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Rheem Australia Pty Limited (the respondent).

[2] My associate received correspondence from the respondent acknowledging that it had been served with the application and did not contest the application.

[3] In the circumstances, I have decided to determine the matter on the papers without holding a hearing.

[4] I am satisfied that the requirements in s.443(1) of the Act have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order [PR534378] has issued in conjunction with this decision.

COMMISSIONER

Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer

<Price code A, PR534377>