How was the ‘Battle of Boggabri’ won?
It's been 1 year since Christmas came early for members at Boggabri Coal. In the winter of 2019 they’d had enough of the mine owner’s attempts to drive down wages & conditions. So they began 4 months of stoppages and won 12% over 4 years, a $4000 sign on bonus and set new standards for working conditions in the Gunnedah Basin. But what are the lessons other members can learn from their victory?
The Mining And Energy Union Podcast · Lisa Richardson - Boggabri member, Jeff Drayton - Northern Mining & NSW Energy Vice-President, Dave Boxsell - Boggabri Lodge Secretary
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