AN120071 – Boral Resources (NSW) Pty Limited Sydney Metropolitan Concrete Contract Determination

AN120071 – Boral Resources (NSW) Pty Limited Sydney Metropolitan Concrete Contract Determination

24. GRIEVANCE AND DISPUTES PROCEDURE

24.1 Boral, the Operators and the Union are jointly committed to this procedure and will promote the resolution of disputes/grievances by measures based on consultation, co-operation and discussion and avoid interruption to the performance of work and the consequential loss of production, earnings and profit.

24.2 All disputes shall be dealt with under this Clause.

24.3 When there is a disagreement, you shall attempt to resolve the matter by negotiating with Boral or their representative on site.

24.4 Where the matter is not resolved, the Yard Operator Delegate shall attempt to resolve the matter by negotiation with Boral or their representative on site. Where applicable your Executive delegate or your representative may be party to further negotiations with Boral.

24.5 If the matter remains unresolved an official of the Union and your Executive delegate shall be party to continued negotiations with Boral.

24.6 If the matter remains unresolved the Secretary, Assistant Secretary or an Official of the Union may be party to continued discussions/negotiations with the relevant representatives of Boral.

24.7 If the matter is unresolved the matter will be notified to the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales by the Union or Boral pursuant to section 311 of the Act. 24.8 It is understood and accepted by all parties to this Part A that work shall continue normally during all negotiations and any necessary proceedings.

Consultation Process

24.9 A joint committee of Operators and Boral representatives will be established and will continue to operate to increase the efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of our businesses. The Committee will ensure that appropriate and timely communication mechanisms and procedures are established to inform Carriers of matters dealt with by the Committee. Guidelines for the establishment and operation of the Consultative Committee are found in Appendix 7.