Application by CFMEU (105N)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1755
What happened
The CFMEU applied to have the Capital Fusion Stud Welding Pty Ltd and the CFMEU (Victorian Construction and General Division) Architectural Features & Fittings Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027 approved. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the building, metal and civil construction industries. The CFMEU acted as the bargaining representative for the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President Masson approved the Capital Fusion Stud Welding Pty Ltd and the CFMEU Architectural Features & Fittings Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027. The agreement will operate from July 14, 2026, and expire on July 2, 2027. The Commission found that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure they engage in good faith bargaining with employee representatives when negotiating enterprise agreements. This decision highlights the importance of complying with the procedural requirements outlined in the Fair Work Act for enterprise agreement approval.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will benefit from the terms and conditions negotiated between Capital Fusion Stud Welding Pty Ltd and the CFMEU, which are legally binding until July 2, 2027. The agreement provides a framework for workplace relations within those industries.
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