Today, at a tele-meeting called by the MUA’s Queensland Branch and National Office, the Union sought to re-engage in good faith negotiations with Graeme Legh, the CEO of RiverCity Ferries, to try to advance a consensus before the weekend’s Riverfire event. Industrial action has been occurring for some time, and RiverCity Ferries has had ample…
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Brisbane ferry workers have taken a 24-hour Strike
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Brisbane ferry workers have taken 24-hour protected industrial action after RiverCity Ferries refused to properly negotiate over wages, fatigue, meal breaks and basic workplace conditions. Members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) took 24-hour protected industrial action on Thursday 27 August, with further industrial action to follow. The…