07 Jan 2016 / Australia
The AIMPE union has issued a Notice of Industrial Action at several Australian ports in response to negotiations surrounding the new Svitzer’s current Enterprise Agreement. The old agreement expired 31 December 2015.
Negotiations have been underway with the three maritime unions for a new Enterprise Agreement since October, and in-principle agreement has been reached with the AMOU and MUA unions.
The AIMPE, however, opposes to the change and issued Svitzer with a Notice of Industrial Action by AIMPE yesterday (6 January).
The threatened industrial action is for the following locations:
Geelong: A 12 hour stoppage from 12:00am on 12 January;
Newcastle: A 12 hour stoppage from 04:00am on 12 January;
Sydney/Botany: A 12 hour stoppage from 12:00pm on 12 January;
Brisbane: A 12 hour stoppage from 12:00am on 13 January; and
Melbourne: A 12 hour stoppage from 12:00pm on 13 January.
This is only a notice at this stage, which could be withdrawn. Svitzer will be going to a Ballot as soon as possible and in the meantime will use the Fair Work Act to try and prevent this action proceeding.
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