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

24. GRIEVANCE AND DISPUTES PROCEDURE

24.1 Commitment

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 cartage work and the consequential loss of production, earnings and profit.

24.2 Procedure Mandatory

All disputes shall be dealt with under this Clause.

24.3 Steps

Step I

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

Step 2

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. An Operator's Executive delegate or an Operator's representative may be party to further negotiations with Boral. Step 3 If the matter remains unresolved an official of the Union and/or an Operator's nominated representative shall be party to continued negotiations with Boral.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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 the Act.

24.4 Work To Continue Normally

Cartage work shall continue normally while this procedure is being followed and during all discussions, negotiations and any proceedings about a grievance or matter in dispute.