Application by Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union (052V)
Citation: [2026] FWC 1693
What happened
The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union (052V) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a proposed protected action ballot of employees of Veolia Water Operations Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission case number is B2026/521.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission has made a decision regarding the application. Deputy President Hampton C was involved in the decision. The document details a proposed protected action ballot for employees of Veolia Water Operations Pty Ltd.
What it means for employers
Employers in the water, sewerage and drainage services industry should review their processes for handling protected action ballots and ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their rights regarding protected action ballots and the processes involved.
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https://www.fwc.gov.au/document-view/decisions/application-by-australian-municipal-administrative-clerical-and-services-80Want more cases like this?
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