MEDIA RELEASE: THERE ARE NO EXCUSES FOR NOT PAYING WORKERS A FAIR WAGE - GREENS CALL ON NSW LABOR TO COLLECT REVENUE LEFT ON TABLE BY BIG END OF TOWN
28 January 2025 The Greens are calling on the NSW Labor Government to seize revenue-raising opportunities to ensure all public sector workers are paid a fair wage. While claiming not to have...
Sydney is losing creative workers at four times the national rate
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to protect creative spaces, address the cost of living crisis and unaffordable housing, and support the growth of the cultural...
Construction and contract cleaning workers deserve full access to their portable long service leave entitlements
Today Abigail spoke in support of a bill to rectify restrictions for construction and contract cleaning workers accessing portable long service leave, calling on the Federal Labor Government to go further in fixing...
The Greens support 15% for NSW nurses and midwives, it's the least they deserve
Today the Greens stopped Parliament's usual business to debate the government's refusal to meet the demands of nurses and midwives for a fair pay deal, as a matter of public importance.
Solidarity with all workers and their bargaining rights
Unions exist as a mechanism for workers to organise, bargain and fight for their rights. The Coalition yet again put up another ridiculous motion demonising workers taking protected industrial action while bargaining for...
If you are inconvenienced by a strike, blame the boss, not the workers.
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke against an absurd Liberal motion attacking union members taking protected industrial action while striking for a fair pay deal.
Open letter: Abolish subminimum wage for disabled workers!
In 2022, Abigail signed an open letter led by disability advocates, calling for Australia to abolish subminimum wages for disabled workers. 2 years later in 2024, over 2,000 individuals, 260 organisations and...
Greens call for fair re-employment of former CTCC drivers and a transparent transport transition
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion urging NSW Labor to prioritise job security and community stability following the liquidation of Community Transport Central Coast and its takeover by Hornsby...
Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Bill 2024
Today Abigail contributed to debate on the Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Bill 2024, to speak in support for workers rights and safety.
Will NSW Labor commit to substantial investment in the undervalued, underpaid, and increasingly corporatised veterinary workforce?
Low pay and poor working conditions are impacting NSW veterinary workers and exacerbating a critical shortage. Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate, advocating for robust investment and support for the...