Workers are on strike.

It is Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 12:07 pm.

About 100 workers are protesting at the Wacol facility, which started at 9 am.

Youth detention workers in Queensland are on strike due to safety concerns.

Workers from several centers are taking part in the strike.

The strike began after talks started in March, and about 100 workers are protesting.

There have been many reported attacks on workers in the past year.

In June, it was found that three out of four facilities had too many detainees.

A union leader said the workers are at high risk and face a lot of violence.

The work is very high risk.

Workers are suffering and facing a lot of violence.

The union leader says the workers are not being recognized.

The union leader says safety is the most important thing.

Many workers have left their jobs in the past year.

The minister said the safety of workers and detainees is very important.

The government is trying to negotiate with the unions.

The government has added more workers and beds to the centers.

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