DISPUTE SETTLING PROCEDURE. (1) The objectives of the procedure shall be to promote the resolution of disputes by measures based on consultation, co-operation and discussion; to reduce the level of industrial confrontation; and to avoid interruption to the performance of work and the consequential loss of production and wages. A procedure involving up to four stages of discussions shall apply. These are: (a) Discussion between the employee/s concerned at the employee/s request and the appropriate Union Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/Delegate/s, and the immediate supervisor/s; (b) Discussions involving the employee/s, the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/s and more senior management; (c) Discussions involving representatives from the State Branch of the Union/s concerned and senior management; (d) There shall be an opportunity for any party to raise the issue to a higher stage. (2) There shall be a commitment by the parties to achieve adherence to this procedure. This should be facilitated by the earliest possible advice by one party to the other of any issue or problem which may give rise to a grievance or dispute. (3) Throughout all stages of the procedure all relevant facts shall be clearly identified and recorded. (4) Sensible time limits shall be allowed for the completion of the various stages of the discussion: at least seven days should be allowed for all stages of discussion to be finalised. (5) Emphasis shall be placed on a negotiated settlement. However, if the negotiation process is exhausted without the dispute being resolved, the parties shall jointly or individually refer the matter to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission for assistance in resolving the dispute. (6) In order to allow for the peaceful resolution of grievances the parties shall be committed to avoid stoppages of work, lockouts or any other bans or limitations on the performance of work while the procedures of negotiations and conciliation are being followed. (7) The employer shall ensure that all practices applied during the operation of the procedure are in accordance with safe working practices and consistent with established custom and practice at the workplace.
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Sources: Brewery Craftsmen Agreement, Brewery Craftsmen Agreement, Brewery Craftsmen Agreement