At about 11PM last Friday night police attacked the peaceful picket line at the Baiada Poultry processing plant in Laverton, Melbourne Australia. One picketer was severely injured.
Baiada workers are low-paid, predominantly Asian and African migrants to Australia. Baiada management has repeatedly rejected their modest claims, and refuses to recognise their rights to collective bargaining.
Baiada workers are particularly concerned at the large number of workers employed as cash in hand, contract and labour-hire workers at the plant. This use of insecure work undermines pay, conditions and safety.
Baiada is Australia’s largest poultry producer. It controls about 35% of the domestic market, turning over more than $1.2 billion a year. Workers at Baiada want secure jobs and a better future. More info here and here.
At about 11PM last Friday night police attacked the peaceful picket line at the Baiada Poultry processing plant in Laverton, Melbourne Australia. One picketer was severely injured.
Baiada workers are low-paid, predominantly Asian and African migrants to Australia. Baiada management has repeatedly rejected their modest claims, and refuses to recognise their rights to collective bargaining.
Baiada workers are particularly concerned at the large number of workers employed as cash in hand, contract and labour-hire workers at the plant. This use of insecure work undermines pay, conditions and safety.
Baiada is Australia’s largest poultry producer. It controls about 35% of the domestic market, turning over more than $1.2 billion a year. Workers at Baiada want secure jobs and a better future. More info here and here.
