Yancoal Australia's Premier Coal workers reject pay deal, set strike action
Majority of workers at Yancoal Australia's Premier Coal mine rejected the miner's proposed workplace deal and will begin strike action on Saturday, Australia's Mining and Energy Union said, citing demands for higher pay and greater job security.
Around 91.5% of Premier Coal workers voted against the agreement as the closure of the Collie mine approaches. The enterprise agreement is expected to be workers' last, MEU WA District Secretary Greg Busson said on Friday.
Earlier in September, more than 90% MEU members voted in favour of industrial action, including work stoppages of more than 12 hours.
The move was also backed by members of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) last month, with 93% voting in favour.
In an emailed response to Reuters on Friday, Yancoal Australia said Premier Coal acknowledges the rejection of pay deal and remains committed to reaching a fair and sustainable agreement.
"Workers need more of the wage increases delivered up front, while they can be certain of receiving their full value," said AMWU WA State Secretary Steve McCartney.
The workers are seeking larger upfront pay increases, protections against roster changes and a commitment to a proper redundancy scheme, according to the union statement.
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