# Wharfies striking over mismanagement - 2NURFM

> Some wharf workers at Qube Port in Kooragang, Newcastle, held a four-hour strike over a proposed 10.5% wage cut for permanent positions. The MUA says the company is losing contracts because of mismanagement. Workers will also work only seven-hour shifts with no overtime for the next two weeks.

- Date: 2017-08-10 · published 2017-08-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69486-wharfies-striking-over-mismanagement-2nurfm
- 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

Reduced hours and industrial action at a Newcastle bulk port can slow grain and bulk handling for a short period. The effect on prices is likely small unless the dispute widens.

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## Sources

- 2nurfm.com.au: https://www.2nurfm.com.au/news/wharfies-striking-over-mismanagement/

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