AT825520 - Australian Workers’ Union Construction and Maintenance (Western Australia) Award 2003 [Transitional]
Subject to the provisions of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 as amended from time to time, any dispute or claim shall be dealt with in the undermentioned manner:
8.1 The matter shall first be discussed by the employee with the Supervisor.
8.2 If not settled the matter shall then be discussed between the accredited union representative and the industrial officer or other appropriate officer of the employer.
8.3 If not settled the matter shall be further discussed between the Branch Secretary or other appropriate official of the union and the appropriate representative of the employer. Alternatively, the matter may be discussed between a representative of the Federal Office of the union and the employer representative.
8.4 If the matter is still not settled it shall be submitted to the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission.
8.5 Where the above procedures are being followed work shall continue normally. No party shall be prejudiced as to final settlement by the continuance of work with this subclause.
8.6 This clause shall not apply to any dispute as to a bona fide safety issue.
