Over 80 prison guards in Alice Springs stage 12-hour strike for improved safety measures and working conditions
In a significant display of industrial action, over 80 prison guards in Alice Springs initiated a 12-hour strike today, advocating for improved safety measures within their workplace. The strike, which saw guards march through the streets, is a direct response to what they describe as unresolved safety, staffing, and workload issues perpetuated by the Northern Territory Department of Corrections. The strike underscores growing concerns about working conditions in correctional facilities throughout the region. The industrial action proceeded despite efforts from Northern Territory Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley to avert disturbances through the Fair Work systems. Varley expressed apprehension that the strike... [Continue Reading]
