Workplace tribunal to force halt of Svitzer lockout to avoid Australian port chaos
Australian workplace tribunal the Fair Work Commission has summoned Svitzer and three labor unions for a hearing on Thursday to prevent the carrier’s announced lockout, which could lead to chaos in Australia’s ports.
by DAG HOLMSTAD
Australia’s workplace relations tribunal now intervenes in the escalating labor conflict where Maersk-owned towage service operator Svitzer has announced a lockout, which from Friday could paralyze operations in 17 Australian ports.
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