Union calls for Govt intervention in ferry dispute
12 February 2009
By Sydney Branch media release -
Opposition grows as rail bus and building workers join the protest
Rail, bus and building workers will join maritime workers and friends of Sydney Ferries protesting against the non union Bass and Flinders ferry service at Circular Quay Wharf 2 this afternoon at 3pm.
The new service has slashed the wages and conditions of the workforce, as well as compromising safety standards on the Harbour.
Sydney Branch Secretary Warren Smith today called on NSW Transport Minister David Campbell to intervene in the dispute to protect workers' rights and ensure the new ferry operation does not undermine wage, condition and safety standards.
"We call on the minister to fix the problem before it gets even bigger," said Mr Smith. "We have the support of UnionsNSW, the South Coast Labour Council and key unions are already mobilising members to join the protest, of around 100 people each afternoon. Let's not turn this into Patricks by the sea."
Mr Smith also said the union stood by its comments made earlier in the week on how the new operation offered second rate safety standards.
"We are keeping a log of incidents and will be making this public every few days," he said.
Contact: Warren Smith 0400 368945
Source: http://mua.org.au/news/general/bassflind2.html
1 comment:
Did you notice every time there is a unionized and concerted move by the labor force in waging their disappointments towards pay, benefits and other workforce concerns work stoppage and similar actions are prevalent as this is their legal right. When the public is affected, hence government intervention is likely to be seen.
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