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Ferry workers in Brisbane are set to strike for 24 hours this Saturday—right during the city’s massive Riverfire fireworks show—demanding safer working conditions, fair pay, and respect after months of stalled negotiations. The Maritime Union and Australian Maritime Officers Union accuse RiverCity Ferries of ignoring worker fatigue and unsafe rosters, with shifts as short as ten hours and five minutes. Despite a similar strike last week and council pleas to delay action—including criticism from Councillor Andrew Wines calling it a “disgrace”—the unions stand firm, insisting they’re fighting for basic dignity in a vital public service. Tensions rise as tens of thousands prepare to attend Riverfire, with officials fearing chaos and stranded crowds.

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