Jul 29, 2026 – 4.00pmEmployers have accused a militant union of coercing major electrical contractors into a controversial industry agreement for all of NSW through rolling 24-hour strikes, threats to contracting firms to get in line and the display of a giant inflatable grub that played on the name of a chief executive.The National Electrical and Communications Association on Tuesday urged the Fair Work Commission to refuse orders allowing 12 tier-one firms and the Electrical Trades Union to bargain a multi-employer agreement due to alleged coercion and “market manipulation”.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Contractors accused of market manipulation under deal with ETU
Union boss allegedly told contracting firms “you’ll be next” following strikes with non-union contractors fearing they are the true targets of an industry pact.
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