United Voice v Boral Australian Gypsum Limited

[2014] FWC 839

[2014] FWC 839

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

United Voice
v
Boral Australian Gypsum Limited
(B2014/16)

COMMISSIONER RIORDAN SYDNEY, 4 FEBRUARY 2014

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Boral Australian Gypsum Limited.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by United Voice, NSW Branch. It seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Boral Australian Gypsum Limited (the Employer) at the Camellia site.

[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, United Voice, NSW Branch filed a statement dated 31 January 2014 made by Mr Mick Vance.

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

[5] An order [547417] based on the draft order provided by United Voice, NSW Branch is issued in conjunction with this decision.

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