Maritime union and Patrick fail to reach a deal but workers agree not to strike

MUA says it will suspend industrial action until a Fair Work hearing in late October, a move the company claims was forced by public opinion

Talks between the maritime union and Patrick Terminals have failed to seal a pay deal but the union has agreed to suspend all industrial action until later in October.

After two days of conciliation, the Maritime Union of Australia has decided to suspend its actions until the Fair Work Commission can hear the company's bid to permanently terminate the actions on 26 and 27 October.