| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 32 |
| Determination date | 06 March 2015 |
| Member | Christine Hickey |
| Representation | C Mayston ; R Brazil |
| Parties | The New Zealand Public Service Association Inc v Anglican Family Care Centre Inc |
| Summary | BARGAINING - Application for reference to facilitation - Joint application |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;BARGAINING: Serious difficulties with collective bargaining between parties. Bargaining unduly protracted and parties' strongly held positions had prevented settlement despite real and extensive bargaining efforts, including mediation. Serious difficulties arising out of industrial action exposed by bargaining to date. Authority should be slow to reject joint application. Application for reference to facilitation granted. |
| Result | Application granted ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Bargaining |
| Statutes | ERA s50A;ERA s50C;ERA s50C(1)(b);ERA s50D |
| Cases Cited | McCain Foods (NZ) Ltd v Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc [2009] ERNZ 28 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_32.pdf [pdf 165 KB] |