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Union peace deal in tatters following Commonwealth’s war-of-words with wharfies – Sydney Morning Herald
Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter says industrial action at Port Botany is affecting medicine delivery and prices for farmers.
The MUA has accused Patrick and the federal government of making “false claims” that the limited, legally protected industrial action was causing major shipping delays, including to medical supplies.
The unions national secretary Paddy Crumlin said the attacks on waterfront workers were nothing more than an attempt to use “community fear” to force through attacks on workplace rights.
“The only industrial action that has occurred at the Patrick container terminal in Port Botany has been a singl…
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