News Release

BAD DECISION

9 June 2006

SA Unions is angered by Industrial Minister Wright's decision to effectively sack three State Industrial Relations Commissioners from August.

SA Unions Secretary, Janet Giles says it is a bad decision and is calling on the Minister to reconsider.

"We are strongly opposed to this decision", Ms Giles says.

"We don't believe that reducing the number of Commissioners will enable to Commission to fulfil its obligations under the Act."

"A strong state Industrial Relations Commission is crucial at this time."

"The SA IRC has a critical role in maintaining minimum standards and entitlements for workers.  Despite the new federal laws, thousands of South Australians remain under the state jurisdiction."

"We want a well resourced South Australian Industrial Relations Commission to enable us to continue to challenge these draconian federal laws," Ms Giles says.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
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