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***MEDIA ALERT TIME CHANGE*** Employers push for nightmare pay, conditions for sleepover care staff

Australian Services Union < 1 mins read

NOW AT 10AM

Workers are fighting back against employers who are attempting to make it lawful for community and disability support staff to be at work for up to 28 hours without overtime pay.

The Fair Work Commission will this week (Nov 4-6) hear a case brought by Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) who wants sleepovers at workplaces to be classified as ‘breaks’ between shifts, meaning workers will work longer hours for less pay.

The ASU, CPSU, AWU, HSU and UWU are jointly fighting the application. 

The ASU will also be available to comment on the national week of action to increase the pay of community and disability support workers with rallies kicking off from today.  

WHO:

  • Australian Services Union NSW & ACT Secretary Angus McFarland
  • Community support workers 

WHEN: Monday November 4 at 10am

WHERE: Fair Work Commission Terrace Tower, 80 William Street, East Sydney 

Media contact: Sofie Wainwright 0403 920 301

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