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AMWU v Graham Group

Employers need to be careful of engaging in funny business with employee bargaining representatives http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwa6326.htm The AMWU sought bargaining orders against the Graham Group and an employee representative, alleging that the Graham Group had failed to attend and participate in meetings at reasonable times, failed to respond properly to proposals in a timely manner and […]

It is not capricious to provide advice to non-union reps

The negotiations at Patties for an agreement involved the NUW, the employer and some non-union employee bargaining representatives. During the bargaining process the NUW sent a letter to the non-union employee bargaining representatives seeking a copy of their appointment as a bargaining representative; a copy of any claims/improvements they sought; and their contact details. Concerned […]

NUW v Patties

Hyperlink to NUW v Patties It is not capricious to provide advice to non-union reps in response to a union letter seeking information from reps The negotiations at Patties for an agreement involved the NUW, the employer and some non-union employee bargaining representatives. During the bargaining process the NUW sent a letter to the non-union […]

Union official can be bargaining representative even if union not covered

Bill Tracey, Assistant Secretary of the MUA (Maritime Union of Australia) in Western Australia sought bargaining orders to the effect that Technip recognise his status as an appointed bargaining representative of employees. The employees were casuals employed on ROVs (remotely operated sub sea vehicles) in the offshore oil and gas industry. The MUA does not […]

Tracey v Technip Oceania

Tracey v Technip Oceania Pty Ltd [2011] FWA 3509 – 13 June 2011 A union official may personally act as a bargaining representative where the union they work for does not have coverage Bill Tracey, Assistant Secretary of the MUA (Maritime Union of Australia) in Western Australia sought bargaining orders to the effect that Technip […]