Couriers stage 24-hour strike over parcel pay rates
Industrial disputes continue to rise within the parcel delivery business as franchising couriers strike over their pay rates. Online shoppers were warned that thousands of
Prime Minister threatens maritime strike intervention
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has threatened intervention to protect Australia’s economy from maritime strikes in the lead up to Christmas. The prime minister also announced
FedEx couriers begin rolling stoppages
FedEx couriers said they have been locked out after walking off the job amid industrial action expected to affect Christmas deliveries. The Transport Workers Union
Australia’s shipping crisis intensifies amid industrial action disputes
The effects of the global pandemic continue to be felt across global supply chains, with the worsening shipping crisis threatening more delays and disruptions. Local
Patrick Terminals moves to end agreement with MUA
Patrick Terminals is seeking to terminate its Enterprise Agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia after almost two years of ongoing negotiations. The stevedore has
Toll reaches deal with union members
An industry-wide strike of delivery workers planned for next week may be avoided after Toll reached an in-principle agreement with staff over conditions and job
Nationwide port strikes to cripple imports ahead of Christmas
The Maritime Union of Australia has launched industrial action at ports nationwide, which are posed to cripple imports ahead of Christmas. The MUA launched these