Unions NSW Friday 22 June
The State's trade unions have vowed to continue campaigning against draconian new laws that slash the rights and entitlements of sick and injured workers.
The State Government's workers compensation cuts were passed by the NSW Parliament early this morning, with only minor amendments that fail to address the concerns of working people across the State.
"We will continue to campaign against the O'Farrell Government's attack on sick and injured workers in workplaces and communities across the State," Unions NSW Secretary, Mark Lennon said.
"The O'Farrell Government is plunging the State into industrial chaos. Until they end this war on working people further industrial action can not be ruled out."
The NSW trade union movement stands firmly behind the Fire Brigade Employees Union and fully endorses yesterday's unprecedented strike.
Mr Lennon, said the Government's legislation was the catalyst for yesterday's action - the first such strike in 56 years.
"Firefighters run into burning buildings when everyone else is running out. As a community we need to extend the best possible support to heroic frontline workers who put their life on the line every single day.
"Our campaign now intensifies - politically and industrially."
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