Article, Unions battle over closure of Arnotts, 1985

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Arnotts-Brockhoff-Guest biscuit operations in Victoria has been closed by bans imposed over a claim by 130 maintenance staff for shorter hours, increased allowances and a picnic day. The claim has produced a bitter dispute between the giant Amalgamated Metal Workers Union and the small but militant Pastry-Cooks, Bakers, Biscuit-makers and Allied Trades Union.

Summary

Arnotts-Brockhoff-Guest biscuit operations in Victoria has been closed by bans imposed over a claim by 130 maintenance staff for shorter hours, increased allowances and a picnic day.

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