Ostwald Bros Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union [2012] FWAFB 9512 (8 November 2012) This case concerned a Notice of Representational Rights, a mandatory process requirement of the Fair Work Act when embarking on enterprise bargaining. The company had issued the Notice but neglected to include the words concerning default bargaining representatives. […]
Union squabble misses its Target NUW, NSW Branch v Target Australia Pty Limited [2012] FWA 5719 (9 July 2012) When Target Stores needed to renew its enterprise agreement this year, it reasonably thought it would be dealing with the shop assistant’s union (the SDA). But the NUW which covers warehousing employees decided to muscle in, […]
When Target Stores needed to renew its enterprise agreement this year, it thought it would be dealing with the shop assistant’s union (the SDA). But the NUW which covers warehousing employees decided to muscle in, and persuaded some SDA members to join their union. The NUW then said it was entitled to a seat at […]
When can a union official truly be taken to acting in their personal capacity as a bargaining representative? http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb6551.htm The WA Assistant Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) was appointed as bargaining representative of ROV operators in the offshore oil and gas industry who were not eligible to be members of the MUA. […]
The WA Assistant Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) was appointed as bargaining representative of ROV operators in the offshore oil and gas industry who were not eligible to be members of the MUA. The employer refused to recognise the official as the employee’s bargaining representative on the basis that he was not […]
An employer can unilaterally withdraw an agreement approval application http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb6845.htm In this decision the Full Bench considered: – Whether it was possible for an employer to unilaterally discontinue an application to approve a properly made agreement; and – Whether it is reasonable to extend time to a bargaining representative to lodge an approval application in […]
In this decision the Full Bench considered: – Whether it was possible for an employer to unilaterally discontinue an application to approve a properly made agreement; and – Whether it is reasonable to extend time to a bargaining representative to lodge an approval application in a situation where the employer has discontinued their approval application. […]
http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb6772.htm Employers can add to Notice of Representation but need to be careful if doing so The Full Bench considered whether an employer can add to the statutory Notice of Representation it provides to relevant employees to initiate bargaining. In this case the Notice of Representation provided by the employer was in identical terms to […]
Ross Clarke has more than a decade’s experience in the enterprise bargaining room.
The knowledge and skill he has acquired in this time has enabled him to develop a highly sophisticated planning and process model for successful enterprise bargaining. This proven methodology delivers results across all industries including distribution, hospitality, banking, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications and gaming.
“Ross’s knowledge of industrial relations and his ability to understand how and when to communicate internally with government; and with the media were instrumental in guiding the Association’s successful response to the campaign.”
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