PR930687 PR930687 Download Word Document AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION Workplace Relations Act 1996 s.127 (2) application to stop or prevent industrial action Coca-Cola Amatil and Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union (C2003/703) Various employees Food, beverages and tobacco industry COMMISSIONER GRAINGER MELBOURNE, 22 JANUARY 2003 Industrial action. STATEMENT BY THE COMMISSION Following a conciliation conference today the parties have agreed to the following terms of settlement which should be accepted and implemented immediately: [1] The picket line will be lifted as soon as delegates return to the Moorabbin plant immediately following the conclusion of the Commission hearing but no later than 12.30pm today. [2] The LHMU will endeavour to ensure a resumption of normal work as soon as possible but no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 22 January 2003. [3] The LHMU, its officials and members, and the Company undertake to follow the dispute settlement procedure in relation to all future disputes or grievances covered by the procedure. [4] The complaint by Mr Koutoubas will be appealed by him under the Company's grievance procedure policy. If the complaint is not resolved to Mr Koutoubas' satisfaction he may pursue his legal options. [5] The dispute in relation to the application of the `Working Together' policy will be discussed between the Union and the Company as soon as practicable. If the matter remains unresolved either party may exercise their rights under the dispute settlement procedure in the Victorian Operations and Warehouse Enterprise Development Agreement 2001-2003. BY THE COMMISSION: COMMISSIONER Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer <Price code A>