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Schweppes offers bonuses if strikers cross picket line
Link: http://www.wsws.org/articles/2012/jan2012/wkrs-j28.shtml
Japanese-owned Schweppes Australia has offered 150 striking employees at its Tullamarine plant in Melbourne bonuses of up to $5,000 if they cross the picket line and return to work. The United Voice members turned down the offer saying they would maintain the 24-hour picket.Schweppes wants to abolish the eight-hour working day and implement 12-hour shifts to reduce overtime penalty payments.
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