C2004/2812, Transcript of Proceedings [2004] AIRCTrans 1636 (29 April 2004)

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O/N 10895

AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL

RELATIONS COMMISSION

COMMISSIONER TOLLEY

C2004/2812

ALCOA OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED

AND

AUTOMOTIVE, FOOD, METALS,
ENGINEERING, PRINTING AND
KINDRED INDUSTRIES UNION

Application under section 127(2) of the Act
by Alcoa of Australia Limited re black-bans
at Point Henry Aluminium Smelter

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MELBOURNE

WEDNESDAY, 21 APRIL 2004

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PN1

THE COMMISSIONER: If I miss anything that I have said in conference, please feel free to stop me and let me know.

PN2

There have been some discussions between the parties both with and without the Commission and it is the Commission's recommendation that at this stage in this application there is some room for further discussions. The Commission makes the following recommendation: that work proceed normally at the plant using the components of the brackets that are already at the work site and that if need be another bracket be manufactured by the union labour at the work site. As to the matter of using crucible trolley, if the crucible trolley arrives on the site it is to be used. In the short period after the adjournment of this matter and before the parties all bolt out of town, they are to set a timetable for intensive discussions to take place about the issue of, among other things, contracting processes at the plant.

PN3

Now, the Commission is prepared to make itself available at short notice as much as is humanly possible if the parties need further assistance. I believe these matters can be sorted out between the parties with discussion and a bit of good will on both sides. I make no comment about industrial disputation or action at other sites, that is not before the Commission, indeed it is before another member of the Commission so it is not for me to comment. I wish the parties good luck. If I can help you I will make myself available.

PN4

Do you have anything to say, Mr Addison?

PN5

MR ADDISON: Yes, sir. That is my understanding of the recommendation, Commissioner. I thank the Commission for its assistance.

PN6

THE COMMISSIONER: Yes. Mr Watson.

PN7

MR WATSON: Thank you, Mr Commissioner, there is nothing further.

PN8

THE COMMISSIONER: Yes. Thank you. The matter is adjourned.

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