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***MEDIA ALERT*** Essential worker research launch

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***MEDIA ALERT***

Essential worker research launch

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Two major pieces of research outlining the State’s challenge in retaining essential workers, along with the political implications, will be released by union leaders and rank and file members at the back of parliament.

WHAT: Unions release a survey of 7,028 union and non-union public sector workers, along with focus group research from key marginal seats

WHO: Unions NSW Secretary, Mark Morey, NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Cavendish, FBEU Secretary, Leighton Drury, PSA General Secretary, Stewart Little, alongside rank and file essential workers.

WHERE: Behind State Parliament, Hospital Road, Sydney

WHEN: 10am, Sunday 25 August

CONTACT: Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229 032



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