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• Hopeful signs in Phontec dispute
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• Phonetec reinstates sacked worker
• Phonetec sacks worker on the eve of Christmas
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Rally to defend workers rights

Rally against Origin Energy and Woodside's - Port Shambles!!! 11.30am Friday 23 Feburary Origin Energy 360 Elizabeth St Melbourne download leaflet Armed with John Howard’s new anti-worker and anti-union IR legislation, Woodside - a multinational company that reported $1,107.4 million profit last year - has done the dirty on workers at its Port Campbell gas plant. They may claim the hiring and firing is done by sub-contractors but the evidence is clear - they are a ruthless anti-union and anti-safety company. Union members and OH&S reps have been sacked. Work has been given to non-union companies which has resulted in terrible safety standards. A non union EBA at Port Campbell means. Workers can be told when to take an RDO Workers can be told to work on a public holiday Licence allowance - SCRAPPED No regular weekly safety meetings with employees Correct classifications - SCRAPPED Living away from home allowance (LAHA) is compromised Issues with severance payments No lockdown weekends Background: Assembles & issues at Port Campbellport-shambles-flyerW.pdf Labels: Community Protest, Port Campbell