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Strike continues at Alcoa's Australian aluminum project; union says it will hold further talks with management
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2025-06-17 10:37
Melbourne, September 26 - Unions representing workers at Alcoa's West Australian aluminum project said they will meet with management on Wednesday to try to resolve a strike that has lasted more than six weeks. Alcoa revised its wage proposal last week. Union workers at two alumina refineries and three bauxite mines began striking on August 8, concerned that the new agreement lacked job security. The timing of the strike is also sensitive, coinciding with extremely tight alumina supplies. As a result, aluminum prices have risen 20% in a month. Mike Zoetbrood, a senior official at the Australian Workers' Union, said the union negotiating team will meet with Alcoa on Wednesday to discuss resolving the dispute. He also stated that union members held a meeting last Friday and recommended further discussions with management. Alcoa submitted a new proposal on Thursday aimed at addressing concerns about job security. "A union meeting is scheduled for this Friday, and we hope to achieve a reasonable outcome for our members by then." Alcoa said earlier this month that alumina production at the West Australian project fell by about 15,000 tons in August. The project's annual output is approximately 9 million tons, or 25,000 tons/day.
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