How they saved Dave: Worker sacked over undies protest wins back his job

By Anna Patty, Workplace Editor
Updated November 12 2017 - 8:03am, first published November 11 2017 - 9:00pm
CFMEU members Lee Webb (left) and Dave McLachlan on April 19 - the day Mr McLachlan was sacked. Photo: Robert Peet
CFMEU members Lee Webb (left) and Dave McLachlan on April 19 - the day Mr McLachlan was sacked. Photo: Robert Peet

Underground coal miner Dave McLachlan has been "saved" after the Fair Work Commission found he was unfairly sacked for joining workers who stripped down to their underpants in protest against cuts to their laundry services.

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