Thanks to all our members and their families who marched at the Brisbane May Day celebration! We had such an amazing turnout our union was recognised as best contingent! Pictured are President Damian O'Sullivan and State Secretary Gary O'Halloran accepting the award!
Labour day 2022 Labour Day provides us with the opportunity to reflect upon the achievements of union members and our supporters in the community and their ability to change the course of history. Much has been achieved for the wider community since the introduction of the 8 hour day. The list of achievements ranges from the various forms of paid leave (including maternity leave); universal superannuation; equal pay for women and shorter working hours. These are conditions which everyone in the community now enjoys. It is also timely to reflect upon decent penalty rates and minimum wage, so relied upon by many Australian workers to maintain a decent standard of living. None of the improvements to conditions of employment were achieved without struggle and without the commitment of Union members and community support. It would also be naive to think that these conditions will continue to remain in place without vigilance and activism. Celebrating May Day with our members has become a highlight of
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the Union calendar; it is incredible to see the turn out increase every year, our members showed up and marched in droves.
We have had such incredible turnouts at the Brisbane May Day event, that we have been recognised as ‘Best Contingent’ for the second time in four years! Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the day with us, we look forward to next year!
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PHOTOS President Damian O’Sullivan and State Secretary Gary O’Halloran accepting the award.
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