AP814932 - Professional Divers' - Maritime Union of Australia Award 2002

9. DISPUTES SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE

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

9.1 The employee/s and their immediate supervisor will meet to confer on the matter.

9.2 If the matter cannot be mutually resolved then the employee may request further discussion with the supervisor and the union representative or another employee representative, or if necessary, with more senior management and union representative or another employee representative.

9.3 If the matter still remains unresolved then it should be referred to the appropriate full-time official of the union or another employee representaive and company representative.

9.4 If any matter remains unresolved despite the efforts of the parties to achieve a resolution through consultative processes, then the assistance of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission shall be sought.