Video: Unions go for paid Covid-19 leave for permanent and casual workers

ACTU Secretary Sally McManus

Posted By: Editor 18 March 2020

The Australian Council of trade Unions (ACTU) is leading the union movement in pursuing two weeks leave paid by employers, arguing that it is their responsibility to keep workers safe under existing law.

This call for paid leave is for both permanent and causal workers.

Efforts have been made to talk to Prime Minister Scott Morrison. He has failed to respond so far. Individual unions are also approaching employers in their industries.

There is a petition to back this call. It can be accessed on this link.

Video from Australian Unions

We’ve written to Scott Morrison for his government to guarantee two weeks paid special leave for all workers affected by the coronavirus crisis. The time to act is now.To stay up to date on COVID-19 in a changing workplace: https://actu.org.au/coronavirusTo sign our petition demanding the Morrison govt guarantee 2 weeks paid special leave for all workers: https://www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/coronovirus-support-paid-sick-leave-for-casual-workers

Posted by Australian Unions on Monday, March 16, 2020
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