AN160290 – Sheet Metal Workers' Award No. 10 of 1973

29. - REPRESENTATIVES INTERVIEWING WORKERS

Consistent with the terms of the Labour Relations Legislation Amendment Act 1997 and S.23(3)(c)(iii) of the Industrial Relations Act a representative of the Union shall not exercise the rights under this clause with respect to entering any part of the premises of the employer unless the employer is the employer, or former employer of a member of the Union.

In the event of an industrial dispute existing or anticipated concerning any of the provisions of this Award the Secretary or an accredited representative of the union shall be permitted on the business premises of the employer during working hours. Provided that such officer shall not wilfully hamper or hinder the workers during their working time and he may interview any worker or converse with him during any lunch hour or non working time.