STEVEDORE DP World Australia has issued a notice confirming protected action by the Maritime Union at its Fremantle terminal.
“We regret the Maritime Union of Australia has given further notice to DP World Australia of PIA at DP World Fremantle, encompassing work restrictions and additional bans,” the company said in a statement.
“The effect of the work restrictions includes various bans on employees working in tasks above their normal grade, overtime, shift extensions, accepting late call-ins and ceasing advanced or delayed start times.
“DPWA management regrets the impact this has on our customers’ business and we appreciate your patience as we go through this process.”
DPWA said it remained “committed to reaching a new enterprise agreement that delivers improved productivity and we will keep you updated as we progress”.
A spokesperson for the Maritime Union said they were hopeful an agreement could be reached.
“The union and DP World Australia are currently undertaking high level discussions,” the spokesperson said.
“We are hopeful that an agreement will be reached and the notified protected action can be withdrawn.”
Details of the industrial action are below:
- Ban on the performance of work on all vessels from 6am on 25 December until 2pm on 27 December
- Ban on the performance of work on all vessels from 10pm on 27 December until 10pm on 28 December
- Ban on the performance of work on all vessels on day shift from 6am from 29 December for indefinite period
- Ban on the performance of work on all vessels from 2pm on 1 January until 2pm on 2 January
All terminal operations are to be stopped during these hours with work restrictions applying.
