Industrial action: bans on work on Maersk vessels

22 Mar 2021 / Australia

Tug operator Svitzer Australia has advised that they have received further notification from the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) of protected industrial action by its members.

The protected industrial action involves MUA members of Svitzer’s workforce engaging in bans on the performance of work on Maersk shipping line vessels for three days from 12:01am on Wednesday, 24 March, through to 11:59pm on Friday, 26 March.

This protected industrial action may result in a knock-on effect on shipping schedules and the maritime industry nationally.

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