Hundreds of community, disability, and charity workers who are members of the Australian Services Union (ASU) will today walk off the job to join national protests opposing devastating pay cuts proposed by the big business lobby.
Australian Industry Group (AIG) is urging the Fair Work Commission to cut equal pay, slashing wages for the majority of community and disability workers.
Depending on their profession, workers could lose hundreds of dollars a week, threatening livelihoods and sector stability.
The rallies outside AIG offices come as the Fair Work Commission reviews the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award.
WHO:
- ASU NSW & ACT Secretary Angus McFarland
- Charity, NGO and community workers, disability support workers
- Employers against the AIG proposal
WHEN: Thursday October 23
- 12pm for 12.15pm speeches
- 12.45pm rally begins
WHERE:
- Begins at Parramatta Ferry Wharf, followed by procession to AIG offices around the corner at 100 George St Parramatta.
Other rallies:
- Newcastle, NSW – 12pm outside AIG offices (Meeting at Lynch’s Hub, 292 Wharf Rd, Newcastle, 2300 AU)
- Barton, ACT – 12pm outside AIG offices (Meeting outside 42 Macquarie St, Barton, 2600 AU)
Contact details:
Sofie Wainwright: 0403 920 301