Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received notice of a significant industrial development, with Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal announcing that an in-principal enterprise agreement has now been reached with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and its workforce.
Trent Kolbig, FACT General Manager welcomed the agreement, stating:
"Bargaining began in November 2024 and both sides participated in good faith, resulting in a positive outcome for all. Coming to a resolution quickly means we continue to operate without disruption, enabling FACT to deliver consistent and uninterrupted supply chain outcomes for importers, exporters and the broader South Australian economy. The outcome also highlights the company's strong working relationship with our employees. It provides the certainty required to support both our workforce and our customers in a rapidly evolving global logistics environment."
The agreement between Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal (FACT) and the MUA covers stevedoring employees for three and three-quarter years, extending the enterprise agreement through to 31 March 2029.
The parties will now complete the agreement's drafting and move forward with the formal ratification process. Afterwards, the agreement will be submitted to the Fair Work Commission for approval.
FTA/APSA will continue to monitor developments across the broader container terminal network and remain engaged with key stakeholders as other enterprise agreements reach their respective milestones.
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