Subscribe to RSS feedUnions seek damages over QR sell-off deals
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Rob McKay
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Feb 25, 2010 02:50 PM
QUEENSLAND rail unions are taking legal action against the state government-owned QR for failing to consult workers over its privatisation plan.
The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) said up to $660,000 in penalties would be sought in the Federal Court following QR’s alleged breach of 20 provisions in enterprise bargaining agreements with the unions.
The agreements contain comprehensive “consultation” clauses that...
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