The AMOU and MUA’s current program of short, disruptive 24 hour strikes suspending pilot vessel operations to most cargo ships at Port Jackson and Port Botany is pushing up shipping costs, and will likely lead to higher prices for Christmas. It is also taking money out of the pockets of their own union workers who won’t see their pay rises until the new EBA is in place.
And this is not about wages or job security, it’s a blatant power play by the unions to take over management decisions.
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