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Sydney Ferries Demonstration

by Jamie McMechan last modified Jan 03, 2012 10:20 PM
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Bass and Flinders have slashed the wages and conditions of their workers. The company has refused to negotiate with the union even after the MUA has recognised the company's right to operate and has agreed to establish terms and conditions suitable for the specific needs of the enterprise. Bass and Flinders have used old WorkChoices laws, rejected by the community at the last election to slash base wages by 25%; they have also cut leave by 20% on base minimum standards. We ask for the support for the workers who are simply asking for their rights at work to be protected.

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Commuters and MUA members stood shoulder to shoulder at Circular Quay today in protest at the State Governments plan to privatise the Sydney Ferry Service. The Government has engaged a whale watching tour operator “Bass & Flinders Cruises” to replace the Jet Cat Ferry service to Manly and potentially risking hundreds of workers jobs.

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