Workers at the Inpex Ichthys facility have resumed operations after unions and the Japanese-owned company reached a deal following months of negotiations and weeks of strikes that threatened LNG exports.
The NT government will introduce legislation to monitor toxic industrial air pollutants, including carcinogens like benzene, after Inpex was found to have underestimated emissions from its Darwin LNG project. Industry will fund the $2 million upgrades to the NT Environment Protection Authority's monitoring capacity.
The Fair Work Commission rejected Inpex's claims that industrial action by 400 workers would significantly damage Australia's economy or its Asian partnerships. While acknowledging potential production stoppages, the FWC found Inpex's evidence on economic impact and public safety threats unconvincing.
Workers at the Japanese-owned Inpex gas facility in Australia have walked off the job after pay negotiations stalled. The Offshore Alliance union is demanding a 3% annual pay rise, which industry observers claim would push average salaries over $500,000 and increase labor costs by 50-60%. Further industrial action is planned.
Workers at the Japanese-owned Inpex gas facility in Australia have walked off the job due to stalled pay negotiations. The Offshore Alliance and Electrical Trades Union are demanding 3% annual pay rises, which industry groups claim would push average salaries over $500,000 and significantly increase labor costs.
Workers at the Japanese-owned Inpex gas facility in Australia have walked off the job over stalled pay negotiations. The Offshore Alliance union is pushing for a 3% annual pay rise, while industry groups warn this could push average salaries over $500,000 and increase labor costs significantly. Further work stoppages are planned.
