NSW grain handlers downing tools

The Rural News

Grain handlers across New South Wales are downing tools, after the union and operators at Graincorp failed to come to an agreement on a pay dispute.

The Australian Workers Union rejected a 14% increase over three years, as well as increasing the sign on bonus and back pay to the first of July.

The Industrial action will bring the bumper winter harvest to a standstill.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with AWU State Secretary Tony Callinan, outlining what the union wants from the company.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.