Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
What happened
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding a proposed protected action ballot for employees of Acciona M&E Pty Ltd. The application concerned the building, metal and civil construction industries. Deputy President Colman heard the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission's decision is not detailed in the provided text. The document indicates the decision is [2026] FWC 1983. The document includes metadata about the decision, including the date it was published.
What it means for employers
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What it means for employees
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