2 April 2019
Statewide stop work actions continue in Hobart and Launceston tomorrow!
Tasmanian public sector unions (ANMF, HACSU, CPSU, UFU, United Voice and AEU) commenced statewide stop work action in Burnie today with close to 1,000 people in attendance. This action is to send a message to the Hodgman Government that their current offer is disrespectful to workers.
Stop work actions will continue tomorrow with events in Launceston and Hobart. Members in the north will meet at 9.30am at the Launceston Civic Square, while members in the south will gather from 2.30pm at City Hall in Hobart.
Thousands of public sector workers, including teachers, nurses, fire fighters, health workers and correctional services are expected to turn out to these events to show the Tasmanian Government that enough is enough. Guest speaker Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Sally McManus will be in attendance in Hobart to speak to the campaign and the dedication of workers in their fight for fair pay.
Launceston Stop Work – TOMORROW, Wednesday 3rd April
Media Doorstop: 9am at Civic Square, Launceston
Stop Work: 9.30am – 10.30am, Civic Square, Launceston
Hobart Stop Work – TOMORROW, Wednesday 3rd April
Media Doorstop: 2pm, City Hall, 57 – 63 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Stop Work: 2.30pm – 3.30pm, City Hall, 57 – 63 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Guest Speaker: Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Sally McManus will be available after the event for comment.
Media contact:
Harriet Binet
Mobile: 0427 841 760
Email: CampaignDirector@aeutas.org.au
Union contacts:
Andrew Brakey (ANMF) – 0427 385 501 Roz Madsen (AEU) – 0417 503 046
Tom Lynch (CPSU) – 0418 412 766 Leigh Hills (UFU) – 0455 038 009
Tim Jacobson (HACSU) – 0419 331 936 Jannette Armstrong (UV) – 0419 384 777
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