Hume workers reject pay offer

Key points

• Workers at eight Victorian councils have rejected a pay offer, continuing protected industrial action that has disrupted services. The councils, including Hume and Merri-bek, are in multi-employer bargaining with unions.
• The rejected offer included wage increases tied to the rate cap and a $1200 transition payment.
• The Australian Services Union reported a 98 per cent rejection rate among its members, leading to strike action and service disruptions.