The head of the mining and energy union told an audience, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, that they must not back down on protecting “same work, same pay” laws, warning that the union would fight any move to repeal them before the next elections.

Unions are bracing for a battle with the Coalition ahead of a federal vote by May next year on employment laws which the mining union says could be worth $120 million in wage increases for more than 4,000 mine workers based on the claims submitted. yet.

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