[2024] FWC 2104
Citation: [2024] FWC 2104
What happened
UGL Rail Services Pty Ltd (UGL) sought orders to stop industrial action by over 180 employees working on the Cross River Rail Project in Queensland. The action involved employees taking sick leave and other forms of leave, leading to an 800% increase in leave taken from June to July 2024. UGL alleged employees were scared to come to work. CPB Contractors Pty Ltd, the principal contractor, has faced repeated industrial action from the CFMEU. The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) also appeared. The CFMEU sought to be heard due to its members' involvement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission made orders to stop industrial action until a dispute between the head contractor and CFMEU is resolved or the enterprise agreements reach their nominal term. A substituted service order was made to ensure employees were notified. UGL had already commenced some aspects of the service before the order was finalised. The Commission addressed concerns about the disclosure of employee residential addresses, requiring UGL to redact addresses in future publications. The CFMEU was directed to file submissions explaining its interest in the matter, but the Commission proceeded with the hearing.
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