The old adage in physics, ‘to each action there is an equal and opposite reaction’ doesn’t apply in enterprise bargaining disputes. A full bench of the Federal Court has rejected the pilots’ union claim that Qantas overreacted to industrial action last year when Qantas grounded the fleet. The pilots’ union, AIPA, told the court that […]
Unequal opposite reaction Australian and International Pilots Association v Fair Work Australia [2012] FCAFC 65 (10 May 2012) The old adage in physics, ‘to each action there is an equal and opposite reaction’ doesn’t apply in enterprise bargaining disputes. A full bench of the Federal Court has rejected the pilots’ union claim that Qantas overreacted […]
In the first instance, Fair Work Australia ordered the AMWU to “not organise any industrial action by employees or delegate employees or any of them and to not aid, abet counsel, procure, induce or authorise its members or any other employees or delegate employees to engage in industrial action …”. This order was made by […]
http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb4777.htm A party must have organised, or be organising, industrial action in order for it to be ordered by FWA to stop doing so In the first instance FWA ordered the AMWU to “not organise any industrial action by employees or delegate employees or any of them and to not aid, abet counsel, procure, induce […]
The union (Australian Nurses Union, Victorian Branch) applied to FWA for a protected action ballot. The employer (Mornington Peninsula Shire Council) did not oppose the application although they contended that one of the questions on the proposed ballot was not “industrial action” and therefore could not properly be included in the list of ballot questions. […]
http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb4809.htm The wearing of campaign clothing is permissible protected industrial action The union (Australian Nurses Union, Victorian Branch) applied to FWA for a protected action ballot. The employer (Mornington Peninsula Shire Council) did not oppose the application although they contended that one of the questions on the proposed ballot was not “industrial action” and therefore […]
A Full Bench of Fair Work Australia has confirmed that protected industrial action ballots can be granted in circumstances where an employer has not agreed to bargain and there is no majority support determination in place. Protected industrial action ballot orders will generally be made if the applicant is genuinely trying to reach agreement with […]
http://www.fwa.gov.au/decisionssigned/html/2011fwafb3377.htm No need for a union to bargain in good faith before they initiate strike action A Full Bench of Fair Work Australia has confirmed that protected industrial action ballots can be granted in circumstances where an employer has not agreed to bargain and there is no majority support determination in place. Protected industrial action […]
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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