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New Laws Remove Workplace Rights, Attack NSW Services

Take action to stop O'Farrell's laws, visit:
http://www.betterstate.org.au/stop_ofarrells_law/

Yesterday, the NSW Government introduced new industrial laws that remove rights that teachers, nurses, police and public service workers have enjoyed for over 100 years.

It's a fundamental right of all workers to have a day in court to determine their wages or conditions at work, but Premier O'Farrell wants to take all this away.

There's still a chance to stop this happening. Members of Parliament who hold the balance of power can join with the opposition in defeating this legislation.

Send them a message by visiting: http://www.betterstate.org.au/stop_ofarrells_law/

Why in a period of record prosperity are we punishing the people that keep our streets safe, educate our kids and look after our community?

This won't just affect public sector workers. It will affect everyone. You can't cut jobs, wages and conditions without cutting services.

Barry O'Farrell was not elected with a mandate to punish public sector workers – or to cut the services they deliver.

We need to spread the word.

Take action by visiting: http://www.betterstate.org.au/stop_ofarrells_law/ and send a message to those Members of Parliament with the balance of power – protect public sector workers, protect public services.

We're hoping to get 10,000 people to take action – forward this email to as many of your colleagues and friends as possible.

Yours Faithfully

 

Mark Lennon
Secretary
Unions NSW

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About Darin Sullivan (1964 Articles)
Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.