ACT Workers Prepare for Possible Strike

Canberra’s essential workers—cleaners, park maintainers, and sports field crews—are poised to strike as pay talks with the ACT government stall. The CFMEU union, representing 300 workers, overwhelmingly backed industrial action, demanding a 5% raise this year, followed by 4% and 3% in the next two years, plus a frontline bonus. The government counters with just 3% annually for three years, which unions call “disgraceful” and insufficient amid inflation. This isn’t the first walkout this month—teachers and Housing ACT staff have already joined the ranks. While the government touts new leave policies, including paid leave for pregnancy loss and ceremonial leave for Indigenous staff, the core issue remains: workers feel they’ve earned more to live affordably in the city they help run. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95055e0903baf2eb