Tag #Industrial Action

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UK Faces Tough Spending Review Amidst Economic Slowdown

Facing economic headwinds, the UK government plans public spending cuts, potentially triggering industrial action and internal political challenges, necessitating difficult choices between defense, healthcare, and public sector pay.

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NSW Government Takes Rail Unions to Fair Work Commission Amid Looming Service Disruptions

The NSW government is taking the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to the Fair Work Commission to resolve a pay dispute that threatens to cause major disruptions to Sydney's train network from January 15, with reduced train speeds and potential increased road congestion.

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Sydney Trains Avoid Disruption Despite Looming RTBU Industrial Action

Sydney's train network operates normally despite a looming threat of industrial action by the RTBU following their Federal Court win; however, the union's potential implementation of numerous work bans could cause widespread disruption, and negotiations between the union and the NSW government remai...

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Maritime Union Strikes to Disrupt Australian Ports Over Christmas

The Maritime Union's 24-hour strikes at several Australian ports operated by Qube, from December 23 to January 12, will disrupt the delivery of building supplies, machinery, and other bulk goods, escalating a months-long dispute over rostering despite Qube's 18% wage offer.

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NSW Government Seeks Injunction to Block Rail Union Action

The NSW government is seeking a court injunction to stop planned industrial action by rail unions from Monday, which would severely limit train services, following two weeks of unsuccessful pay negotiations.

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Woolworths Strike Causes Liquor Shortages Across Victoria and NSW

Over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in Australia have been striking since November 21st, causing significant stock shortages at Dan Murphy's and BWS liquor stores across Victoria and southern NSW due to disruptions at five distribution centers, resulting in a $50 million loss for Woolworths.

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Northern Irish Teacher Unions Suspend Strike Action Amidst Pay Negotiations

Four Northern Irish teacher unions temporarily suspended planned industrial action to allow for negotiations on a 2024-25 pay deal, following a 5.5% pay rise for English teachers funded by an additional £1.2bn; the unions are prepared to resume action if talks fail within the four-week suspension pe...

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NSW Government Seeks Court Intervention to Halt Sydney Rail Strikes

The NSW government is seeking a court order to stop planned rail union strikes before the New Year's Eve fireworks, citing public safety concerns and economic damage from repeated disruptions, while unions are showing a willingness to compromise on pay demands.

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Sydney Rail Workers Resume Industrial Action After Court Ruling

Thousands of Sydney rail workers will immediately restart industrial action, disrupting train services after the Federal Court dismissed the NSW government's case to block work bans. The government will appeal to Fair Work to suspend the action, citing economic harm, while the RTBU states the govern...

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Sydney Rail Unions Threaten Further Strikes Despite Government Injunction

Sydney's rail union, RTBU, threatens renewed strikes after the NSW government's eleventh-hour injunction halting initial action; a new ballot is pending, and the government is countersuing for potential significant fines.

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Australian Election Polling Shows Tight Race, Labor Facing Potential Minority Government

New polling suggests a tight election race, with the Coalition potentially forming a majority government and Labor facing a minority. The Woolworths pay dispute highlights economic concerns and adds complexity to the election outlook.

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Woolworths Strike Costs $50 Million

A strike by over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers since November 21 has caused approximately $50 million in lost grocery sales and empty shelves in some stores, prompting Woolworths to seek a court order to end the industrial action that is impacting up to five distribution centers.

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