AN160141 – Gold Mining Consolidated Award 1980

46. - RESOLUTION OF GRIEVANCES AND DISPUTES PROCEDURE

(1) Until the steps set out in the following dispute resolution procedure are completed or the matter is otherwise determined, work shall continue as normal and as directed by the employer. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuance of work in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) The dispute resolution procedure is as follows:

(a) An employee or group of employees will firstly refer any grievance to their supervisor who will attempt to resolve the matter expeditiously.

(b) If the matter is not resolved, the supervisor will refer it to the site manager.

(c) If the site manager is unable to resolve the dispute it will be referred to the relevant manager for discussion and resolution.

(d) If, after referral at the operations manager stage, the matter remains unresolved, a three (3) working day cooling off period shall apply. Either party will give the other notice of their intentions in writing during the cooling off period.

(e) If the dispute remains unresolved at the end of the cooling off period then the dispute shall be referred to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

(f) At any stage of this process the employee has the right to request representation. Representation may be by anyone including a work colleague, union representative or staff member.