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MEDIA ALERT: Boggabri Coal mineworkers to celebrate first Same Job Same Pay Order in NSW

Mining and Energy Union < 1 min read
  • Worker BBQ on November 12 at 6:15pm, Middle Park Boggabri (IGA Park) 

Boggabri Coal mineworkers will gather for a BBQ to celebrate the first successful application for Same Job Same Pay in NSW, after new laws kicked in this month.

The application covers about 50 One Key workers which is set to lift pay by up to $15,000 a year at Boggabri mine near Gunnedah. 

Same Job Same Pay laws were introduced by the Albanese Labor Government in December 2023 and came into effect on 1 November. 


Key Facts:

This event time has been chosen to accomodate shift workers. For further information or for photos of the event please call the number provided. 


Contact details:

Monique Blasiak (0430 515 162)

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