Council workers stop collecting rubbish across Melbourne over wage dispute

Council workers in Melbourne's local government areas began a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, halting rubbish collection and parking enforcement due to a pay dispute. The Australian Services Union demands a 10 percent pay rise, citing real wage losses of 7 to 12 percent since 2021. This strike affects areas including Darebin, Merri-bek, Hume, Yarra, Maribyrnong, and Melbourne.

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