# Talks break down between GrainCorp and AWU in relation to EBA | Farm Online | ACT

> Talks between GrainCorp and the Australian Workers Union over an enterprise agreement for bulk handling centre workers in Victoria have broken down. GrainCorp will put its offer to a worker vote without union backing. The AWU says job security and labour hire conditions are the main sticking points.

- Date: 2017-08-23 · published 2017-08-23T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69480-talks-break-down-between-graincorp-and-awu-in-relation-to-eba-farm-online-act
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md), [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

A labour dispute at a major Australian bulk handler could create disruption at grain receival and export sites. The effect on prices is likely minor unless industrial action follows.

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## Sources

- farmonline.com.au: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/4874982/talks-break-down-between-graincorp-and-awu/

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