Fed: Multiplex snubs NSW unions

AAP General News (Australia)
04-05-2006
Fed: Multiplex snubs NSW unions

Multiplex is refusing to sign a state-based agreement with construction unions for
a 150 million dollar project in Sydney.

The construction company is concerned if it commits to the project it would no longer
be eligible for major federal government work.

The Financial Review says the federal government is pushing to use its purchasing power
to force industrial change in the construction industry by requiring builders .. wanting
to bid for commonwealth-funded work .. to sign agreements that comply with the national
construction code.

The row has angered the New South Wales government and construction unions and has
also led to the state's Industrial Relations Commission warning the dispute could undermine
the state's future prosperity and erode good industrial relations.





Multiplex is currently facing delays in the building of Wembley Stadium in London.

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