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MUA Demands 28-Hour Week, Flags 1,000 Job Threat

7/8/2026

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  • The Maritime Union of Australia demands a 28-hour paid week from DP World.
  • Union says the plan could affect up to 1,000 jobs—over 60% of dock staff—because DP World, with 1,800 employees, will start driverless and AI-crane automation at its Brisbane terminal in February 2027.
  • MUA Secretary Jake Field says AI cannot be used without an agreement or pay loss, calls for bargaining rights, and notes DP World declined comment.