Vic: Strike action at Grand Prix site averted

AAP General News (Australia)
02-01-2001
Vic: Strike action at Grand Prix site averted

Strike action at Melbourne's Grand Prix site may have been averted after reports that
track authorities have agreed to a union demand for better first aid facilities.

But the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union says the threat of a walk-out
by up to 250 workers today remains unless the authorities respond immediately.

CEPU organiser TONY MURRAY says workers from a number of unions unanimously agreed
on Tuesday to walk out today if their demands are not met.

They've asked for the first aid facilities -- located more than a kilometre away from
workers -- to be relocated to the workers' compound and to be equipped with a St John's
Ambulance kit.

Unionists also wanted a division between their work sites and the public, saying pedestrians
are being put at risk by the lack of restrictions.

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KEYWORD: PRIX UNION (MELBOURNE)

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