Vic: Workers blockade gate at Yallourn

AAP General News (Australia)
02-16-2000
Vic: Workers blockade gate at Yallourn

Industrial strife is looming again at the Yallourn power plant in Victoria with union
members blockading the front gate with trucks.

The trouble began yesterday when officials from the Construction, Forestry, Mining
and Energy Union were denied vehicle access to the site.

But a Yallourn Energy spokeswoman says the unions were notified a month ago about a
change of policy which - for security reasons - requires people visiting the station to
get permission.

CFMEU organiser RODNEY HART says the union has written to Yallourn management requesting
an urgent meeting today.

And he concedes that management has written to the union about site access.

The CFMEU, along with the Federated Engine Drivers and Fireman's Association and the
Australian Services Union is yet to negotiate a new enterprise agreement at Yallourn.

The Electrical Trades Union and the Australian Workers Union have finalised an in-principle
agreement which includes a 36-hour week and a nine-day fortnight after prolonged strike
action by members.

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