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Workers at Rix's Creek Mine reject new pay deal, prolonging strike over pay and safety concerns.
Workers at Rix's Creek Mine near Singleton have rejected Bloomfield Group’s latest enterprise agreement, with 92.6% voting no, marking the fifth week of a strike.
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) called the offer worse than before and accused the company of trying to divide workers, while union leaders emphasized unity and demands for fair pay and support for injured workers.
Bloomfield claims it is negotiating in good faith and points to a 16.75% pay rise over four years, saying the mine remains among the highest-paid in the Hunter Valley, and plans to assess cost-saving measures, including internal labor use where safe.
The dispute continues unresolved.
Los trabajadores de la mina de Rix's Creek rechazan el nuevo acuerdo salarial, prolongando la huelga por preocupaciones salariales y de seguridad.