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Andrew Brown, Neve Brissenden and Tess Ikonomou

BIZARRE: New bargaining system for workers kicks into action - You Need To See This

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says workers and firms will both benefit from the changes. Photo: AAP

The first multi-employer bargaining case will be brought before the industrial umpire under new federal laws allowing workers from different businesses to band together to negotiate higher pay rises.

Unions representing workers at 20 different early childhood education employers across NSW, the ACT and Victoria will go before the Fair Work Commission on Tuesday – the first day the new laws come into effect.

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