AN170120 – Metal and Engineering Industry Award

PART VII - CONSULTATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 

1. DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Subject to the provisions of the Tasmanian Industrial Relations Act 1984, any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this award shall be dealt with in the following manner:

(a) The matter shall first be discussed between the employee and the work supervisor.

(b) If not settled the matter shall be discussed between the employee's delegate and work supervisor and the manager.

(c) If not settled the matter shall be referred to the State Secretary of the union for discussions between the appropriate union representatives and management representatives.

(d) If the matter is not settled it shall be submitted to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission for determination.

(e) While the above procedure is followed, industrial action will be avoided and the status quo in existence prior to the dispute shall be maintained.

(f) Where a bona fide safety issue is involved, the parties shall give immediate priority to resolving the issue. In resolving the issue, the parties shall give regard to recognised safety standards and any relevant legislation.

(g) (i) The procedures for reclassifying employees under this award are set out in the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards Implementation Guide distributed by the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Industry Training Advisory Board or through Automotive, Engineering and Manufacturing Industry Training Board Inc (Tas).

(ii) Without detracting from any of the processes set out herein any disputes shall be handled in accordance with the Disputes and Grievance Procedure as outlined herein.