Further work stoppages announced

20 Nov 2020 / Melbourne, Geelong & Newcastle, Australia

The Maritime Union of Australia has given tug operator Svitzer Australia notice of further protected industrial action by its members at Melbourne, Geelong and Newcastle in the coming week, as follows:

MELBOURNE & GEELONG
- 4 hour work stoppage starting at 9:30am on Tuesday 24 November

NEWCASTLE
- 4-hour work stoppage starting at 2:00am on Wednesday 25 November
- followed by a second 4-hour stoppage from 6:00am on 25 November

Svitzer is reviewing schedules and crewing requirements to minimise potential disruption.

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