News / Australian dockers union halts strikes at Patrick terminals after peace talks

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The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has halted industrial action against Patrick Terminals – but the impact from the strikes has already contributed to long landside delays in Melbourne.

The MUA announced the latest in its series of work stoppages at Patrick’s four container terminals in late September, including rolling action at the stevedore’s East Swanson facility in Melbourne through October.

Patrick then applied to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to terminate its enterprise agreement with the MUA, claiming “enough is enough” after ...