Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (the Union) applied for a bargaining order. The application relates to employees of PEER Education Employment & Training Ltd trading as PEER, in the electrical contracting industry. The Union sought an order to compel PEER to engage in good faith bargaining for a workplace agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President made an order requiring PEER to engage in good faith bargaining with the Union. The Deputy President considered the relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act and previous case law. The Commission did not provide detailed reasoning for the order in the provided text.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure they engage in good faith bargaining when negotiating workplace agreements with unions. Failure to do so can result in a bargaining order from the Fair Work Commission.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their right to bargain collectively with their employer through a union. The Fair Work Commission can intervene to ensure good faith bargaining takes place.
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