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Victorian building unions threaten strike action over ‘sustained attack’ on pay deals



Fair Work Commission has delayed new proposed agreements to check employers have not been coerced into themFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian building unions are threatening a strike of up to three days if employers don’t stop a “sustained attack” on pay and conditions following the construction union being placed into administration.The Electrical Trade Union state secretary, Troy Gray, issued the threat at a Melbourne rally on Wednesday as union members’ anger spilled on to the streets for a second day of action since Labor and the Coalition teamed up to create powers to appoint an administrator.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/18/victorian-building-unions-threaten-strike-pay-deals

Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-09-18 09:25:57

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