AN120435 – Private Hospital Industry Nurses' (State) Award
(i) With a view to an amicable and speedy settlement of all disputes which cannot be resolved between the employees or their representatives and the supervising staff, such dispute shall be referred to the management of the facility who will arrange for the matter to be discussed with the employee concerned and a representative or representatives of the Association.
(ii) Failing settlement of the issue at this level the matter shall be submitted to a committee consisting of not more than four members, two of whom shall be appointed by the employer and two by the Association.
(iii) Whilst these procedures are continuing no stoppage of work or any form of ban or limitation of work shall be applied.
(iv) The Association reserves the right to vary this procedure where it is considered a safety factor is involved.
(v) This clause shall not interfere with the right of either party to institute proceedings for the determination of any matter in accordance with the Industrial Relations Act 1996.
