AN170068 – Mobile Crane Hire Award

PART VI - COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 

1. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

The following procedure will be observed:

(a) Where a dispute, grievance or other question arises, the employee(s) concerned shall raise the matter with the Supervisor or other nominated representative of the employer. At the employee's option, the delegate may also be present.

(b) If not satisfactorily settled, or in cases where the matter is of such a nature as to warrant the omission of the step detailed in subclause (a) hereof, the delegate and the employee(s) concerned shall discuss the matter with the nominated representative of the employer.

(c) If still not resolved the delegate shall refer the matter to an appropriate official of the union, who shall discuss the matter with the nominated representative of the employer.

(d) Throughout the foregoing procedure, normal work shall continue. No party shall be prejudiced as to final settlement by the continuance of work in accordance with this clause.

(e) This procedure shall be followed in good faith and without unreasonable delay by any party.

(f) This procedure shall not apply in the event of any genuine issue involving safety.

(g) At any stage of this procedure, either party may refer the matter to the Industrial Commission for determination.