Abc.net.au reported that Xstrata owned Tahmoor coal mine in the southern highlands is likely to see more protected industrial action as bargaining continues over a new enterprise agreement.

As per report, many of the mine's 300 employees walked off the job for two hours on the weekend as part of protected action against the company.

Mr Wayne McAndrew president of the south western district branch of the mining union said that the industry is in a very buoyant position at the moment.

He said “”We are simply wanting a fair and reasonable agreement that delivers decent wages and conditions that reflect a buoyant coal industry and reflect fairer industrial laws in this country.”

Negotiations are continuing before the Australian Fair Pay Commission.

(Sourced from abc.net.au)