Workers at the Allied Pinnacle Altona, who produce baked goods for supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths, took their third consecutive weekly strike action on May 28. They are members of the United Workers Union (UWU).
Workers halted their previous action after management promised to negotiate a 5% pay rise, along with back pay from the beginning of the agreement.
But they resumed their strike as management reneged on its promise and stopped trucks from entering the factory. The UWU said on May 28 that the Allied Pinnacle Altona workers had been offered a deal that “doesn’t keep up with the cost of living and leaves night shift workers earning less than others doing the same job”.
With no indication that management intends to meet the worker’s modest demands, the campaign looks set to continue. Community supporters are encouraged to join the picket at 23-29 Pinnacle Road, Altona North.