Qld: Electricity workers walk off the job

AAP General News (Australia)
04-23-2008
Qld: Electricity workers walk off the job

More industrial action is expected this week at power distributor Ergon Energy .. after
800 staff from the Queensland government-owned electricity distributor temporarily walked
off the job yesterday.

And there could be some disruption to supplies from rolling stoppages by linesmen ..

mechanics and electrical fitters starting today.

The Electrical Trades Union says more action is on the way tomorrow (Thursday).

Meanwhile .. a four-hour stoppage by the Australian Services Union yesterday affected
administrative .. clerical and technical staff.

The Australian Services Union says talks on an enterprise bargaining agreement have broken down.

The union says workers are seeking better pay and conditions .. including an allowance
to attract and retain staff in some areas.

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KEYWORD: ERGON (BRISBANE)

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