The Maritime Union of Australia pauses its industrial action, despite no deal being reached on pay negotiations with seaport operator Patrick Corporation, until the matter returns to the Fair Work Commission later this month.
The Maritime Union of Australia has paused its industrial action, which has affected ports operations around the country.
While no deal has been reached, the industrial action has been paused until the matter returns to the Fair Work Commission later this month. Patrick chief executive Michael Jovicic said he was "amazed" the MUA had rejected the offer of a 1.5 per cent pay increase each year for four years without changes to current conditions or rosters.
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