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Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1276 · result published 8 Oct 2026

  1. Ordered
  2. Voting
  3. Result
  4. Action reported
  5. Ended
  6. Agreement
Action not confirmed. A successful ballot only authorises action. We mark it as reported once a source says it happened.
Eligible voters292employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes97–99%across the actions
Authorisation window10 daysleft, to about 7 Nov 2026

Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.

What workers voted on

5 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 1 clothing/badge action, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.

What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 1 minute and 24 hours' duration236299%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of between 1 minute and 24 hours' duration for the purposes of posting, affixing, and/or distributing UWU branded posters or materials and/or speaking to members of the general public (including other employees)…234498%✔ passed
3. Periodic or indefinite industrial action restricting, limiting or delaying the performance of work by employees interrupting or altering their regular duties to post or display UWU branded posters, stickers, and/or other…231797%✔ passed
4. Ban on the performance of work without a union badge(s) and/or sticker(s) attached to an employee's prescribed uniform and/or a union lanyard, and/or union hats or headwear, and/or union vest, and/or union t-shirt worn over or…232598%✔ passed
5. Ban on the performance of any or all of the following: � All forms of overtime; � Supervising and/or escorting contractors and visitors; � Training and/or reorientation of new and existing staff; � Reporting duties (including…232498%✔ passed

The wording above is shortened from the notice's questions: introductory phrases are removed, and the action, what's affected, how long and any exclusions are kept. A question passes if more than half of the valid votes were yes.

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