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Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Colrain bosses can hardly cry poor

Colrain management who are trying force their workers onto AWA's can't use the argument that their actions are driven by an economic need. A recent Maxitrans ASX announcement put their disgraceful behaviour into context.

"MaxiTRANS delivers another record profit: The Directors of MaxiTRANS Industries Limited, Australia's largest supplier of road transport trailing equipment and solutions, are pleased to announce a further record pre-tax profit of $14,036,000 for the year ended 30 June 2005, a 21% increase on the prior corresponding period ('pcp') of $11,606,000."

Maxitrans owns 70% of Colrain.

Meanwhile workers at Colrain's Derrinut plant are still fighting to reinstate a sacked worker who was taking industrial action in support of an AMWU claim for an EBA (Enterprise Bargaining Agreement).


Colrain Dispute:
137 Swann Drive, Derrinut (near Laverton)
Melways reference 39, G6.

More Info:
0425 796 167
fergieeiffe@hotmail.com

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