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Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Finlay Engineering Workers Back On The Job

The dispute at Finlay Engineering has been successfully concluded with three sacked workers Harra, Vince and Arjunta being reinstated.

Dave Oliver AMWU and Sharon Burrow from the ACTU issued the following statement.

"Following negotiations with the management of Finlay Engineering and the AMWU, the three workers have been reinstated and will be returning to work. The workers are thrilled to be back on the job, and are looking forward to returning tomorrow." Dave Oliver thanked members of the AMWU and members of the community who supported the workers in getting back to work.

more info: ACTU press release | The Age coverage of resolution | Indymedia coverage

background: Workers Online | John Fain interview with Finlay boss | Sunday Times article | The Age article

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