Power workers in New South Wales protest for better pay, escalating with 72-hour stoppages.

Power workers in New South Wales, Australia, are escalating industrial action, with stoppages and protests demanding better pay and conditions. The Electrical Trades Union is organizing rolling 72-hour stoppages across the state, seeking wage parity with workers in Queensland and Victoria, as well as additional allowances. Essential Energy, the state-owned power company, has offered wage increases and a one-time payment, but negotiations are ongoing. The union's demands could increase energy bills by $275 million.

December 04, 2024
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