The Australian Workers' Union v Unilever Australia Trading Limited

[2013] FWC 2239

[2013] FWC 2239

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

The Australian Workers' Union
v
Unilever Australia Trading Limited
(B2013/85)

COMMISSIONER BULL SYDNEY, 12 APRIL 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Unilever Australia Trading Limited.

[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (theAct) by The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Unilever Australia Trading Limited (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 11 April 2013 made by Mr Scott Bean, an Organiser 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 [PR535636] based on the draft order provided by the AWU is issued in conjunction with this decision.

COMMISSIONER

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