Fair Work Commission
For more than 3 years, Svitzer Australia Pty Limited (Svitzer) has been bargaining for a new enterprise agreement with three unions: AMOU, MUA and AIMPE.
On 14 November 2022, Svitzer issued a media release stating that it had given notice to harbour towage employees of a lockout that will take place from Friday, 18 November 2022, and will continue indefinitely.
Svitzer’s announcement has caused the Commission to consider making an order on its own initiative to suspend or terminate protected industrial action by Svitzer.
This matter is listed for mention at 12.00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 16 November 2022 in Sydney.
Read the full Statement and directions [2022] FWC 3038
Interested parties are directed to notify the Commission if they wish to be heard by 10.00am (AEDT) on Wednesday, 16 November 2022 by email to [email protected].
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