AP781451CRV - Federal Meat Industry (Processing) Award 2000

11. PROCEDURE TO AVOID INDUSTRIAL DISPUTATION

11.1 In the event of a dispute arising in the workplace the procedure to be followed to resolve the matter will be as follows:

11.1.1 The employee and their supervisor will meet and confer on the matter (this step may be bypassed if thought inappropriate by either party).

11.1.2 If the matter is not resolved at such a meeting, the parties shall arrange for further discussions between the employee and his or her nominated representative, if any, and a more senior level of management.

11.1.3 If the matter is still not resolved a discussion shall be held between representatives of The National Meat Association or other representative of the employer and the Union or other employee representative.

11.1.4 If the matter cannot be resolved it may be referred to the Commission.

11.2 While the parties attempt to resolve the matter work will continue in accordance with this Award unless an employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to his or her health and safety.

11.3 The provisions of clause 16 - Payment by results prevail over this clause and clause 7 - Enterprise flexibility to the extent of any inconsistency.