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MEDIA ALERT: Wilmar sugar workers to go on strike

Australian Workers' Union < 1 mins read

Union members at Wilmar Sugar are on strike tomorrow across North Queensland demanding a better deal from the beleaguered sugar giant.

AWU members are resolute in their intention to take action to force this multinational corporation to treat Northern Queensland sugar communities with the respect they deserve.

AWU Northern District Secretary Jim Wilson will hold a press conference near the Inkerman Mill tomorrow to provide comment on the action.

When: 8:30am tomorrow (Thursday 9th May 2024)
Where: Lions Park, Bruce Highway, Home Hill (near Inkerman Mill)
Media Contact: Jim Wilson (AWU Northern District Secretary) – 0419 765 952



Contact details:

If you can’t attend but would like to arrange an interview, contact Jim Wilson at 0419 765 952.

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