Floriade maintenance workers strike from Tuesday over pay
Ten ACT government workers maintaining Floriade are taking industrial action, leaving some daily upkeep undone while the festival runs until October 11.
The workers keep Commonwealth Park tidy between visitor crowds at Canberra's major springtime event. From Tuesday, they will stop routine work like clearing debris from ponds and paths.
Dangerous items such as syringes and broken glass will still be removed. The workers belong to the CFMEU union and have been pushing a pay claim.
About 60 ACT workers across the territory are involved in wider action. The union says these are some of the government's lowest-paid staff, yet Floriade contributes more than $71.5 million to the ACT economy.
- 10
- ACT government workers at Floriade
- 60 workers
- Wider ACT action involves
- 71.5 million dollars
- Floriade's economic contribution
- October 11
- Floriade runs until
Why it mattersCanberra's biggest annual draw may look noticeably dirtier, affecting visitor experience during its two-week run.
AustraliaFloriade draws tens of thousands of visitors to Canberra each day. The strike will be visible in Commonwealth Park for the rest of the festival.
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