IS NSW LABOR KEEPING PROMISES MADE TO ETU MEMBERS?

At the March 2023 NSW election, the ETU supported a vote for Chris Minns and Labor for very specific reasons.

Labor promised a set of policies and reforms that are in the interests of ETU members, our industries, our families and communities.

Now that NSW Labor is in government, albeit for a short time, it’s time to report on the progress and plans around these key policies.

No More Privatisation

PROMISE: Labor leader Chris Minns made a direct public pledge to the ETU that privatisation would end under Labor, including at five named companies that employ ETU members.

PLAN: The Minns Government already introduced legislation to ban any sell off of Sydney Water and Hunter Water. The Government has repeatedly stated its blanket ban on privatisation.

ETU SAYS: Great start, but there is still more to do.

Axe Wages Cap

PROMISE: Labor promised to abolish the State Wages Cap, opening the door to genuine negotiations with ETU members in the public sector.

PLAN: ‘Since becoming premier, Chris Minns has repeatedly promised his government will scrap the public sector wage cap but warned it’s complex and will take time’: ABC

ETU SAYS: The wages cap must be axed. We look forward to Labor delivering on this promise.

$1B ENERGY SECURITY CORPORATION

PROMISE: Labor will boost public ownership in the energy sector by launching the $1 billion NSW Energy Security Corporation to accelerate investment in renewable energy assets.

PLAN: Energy Minister Penny Sharpe has publicly confirmed the Government’s