Jenny Kruschel, TCFUA Assistant Secretary, addressed a mass members meeting outside the Hyuck factory in Breakwater, Geelong on Monday 29 September. After reporting back on the outcome of the AIRC hearing which, has moved to a mediation process, members discussed further action and the campaign.
Members reaffirmed their rejection of the boss's 2% pay increase that the has had on the table for several months as totally inadequate. The meeting also resolved unanimously to increase action through rolling shift stoppages beginning on Monday 6 October if mediation is stalled or fails.
Geelong Trades Hall provided equipment from one of its 'Picket Line Kits'. Members received a hot breakfast before the meeting and Official from the Postal Union arrived with fire wood to make sure the fires can burn as long as the members want.
What's On
- Next delegates meeting Tuesday 5 February 5.30pm
- 1st Wednesday of the month is the Electrical Trade Union Geelong Branch members meeting. Gheringhap St. Office at 5.00pm.
- 3rd Wednesday of the month the Plumbers Union members meeting is 5.00pm at Geelong Trades Hall.
- Last Wednesday of the month at 12 noon the CFMEU shop stewards meet at the CFMEU office on Fyans St.
- Every Thursday night at 6.00pm. Geelong Trades Hall Choir rehearsal. All members welcome. 127 Myers Street. Geelong.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Hyuck Workers Continue to Fight For Better Pay
