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Collie coal miners threaten strikes over hot seating plan

Steel Guru | January 15, 2012 | 3:59 pm Energy Australia Europe Coal

It is reported that coal miners at Griffin coal are threatening industrial action over moves to introduce hot seating by extending workers hours. The plan by the new Indian owners Lanco would see miner work 12.5 hours per shift so pre-start meetings and…