Truckies Hold 24-hour, Nationwide Strike Action Over Pay Dispute

Truckies Hold 24-hour, Nationwide Strike Action Over Pay Dispute
A Queensland Transport Inspector signals to a truck driver at the Queensland border in Wallangarra, Australia, on April 2, 2020. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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Logistics giant Toll has criticised a nationwide strike by over 7,000 truck drivers over a pay dispute, saying the Transport Worker’s Union was not interested in achieving an outcome through negotiations.

Truckies will strike for 24 hours on Friday, which could have a flow-on effect on Australia’s food and petrol supply chains.