The ACTU is intending to hold Stop Work Rallies around Australia in support of its “Change the Rules” Campaign. 

The dates and locations for these rallies are as follows:

The ABCC has issued a public warning that construction workers face a maximum penalty of $42,000 for taking unprotected industrial action if they attend the rallies during work time. In order to avoid the penalty, construction workers must be provided with written authority in advance by their employer to attend the rallies during work time. In addition, construction workers who attend the rally without written permission in advance must have their pay docked a minimum of 4 hours.

Employers also have an obligation to advise the ABCC if an employee engages in unprotected industrial action.

Further information
Should members have any questions regarding the Rallies please contact the Association’s Industrial Relations Department Sydney Office – 02 8586 3555 or Newcastle Office – 02 4953 9400. Alternatively Members can contact the ABCC hotline on 1800 003 338.