AN120537 – Teachers (Archdiocese of Sydney and Dioceses of Broken Bay and Parramatta) (State) Award 2006
The objective of these procedures is the avoidance or resolution of industrial disputation, arising under this Award by measures based on consultation, co-operation and negotiation.
20.1 Without prejudice to other party, the parties shall ensure the continuation of work in accordance with this award and custom and practice in the schools of the employer.
20.2 In the event of any matter arising which is of concern or interest, the teacher shall discuss this matter with the Principal or his or her nominee.
20.3 If the matter is not resolved at this level, the teacher may refer this matter to the union representative in the workplace, who will discuss the matter with the Principal or his or her nominee.
20.4 If the matter remains unresolved, it shall be referred to the General Secretary of the union or his or her nominee and the senior official or his or her nominee of the Catholic Education Office (or Catholic Schools Office) of the Diocese for discussion and appropriate action. The senior official may request assistance from the Catholic Commission for Employment Relations.
20.5 If this matter cannot be resolved at this level it may be referred to the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales.
20.6 Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent the General Secretary of the union or his or her nominee or the nominee of the employer from entering into negotiations at any level, either at the request of a member or on his or her own initiative in respect of matters in dispute should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution of the dispute.
