The
Parliamentary Service says it is disappointed that the
industrial action by its staff, who are members of the PSA,
has moved to rolling strikes.
General Manager Geoff
Thorn said managers were able to provide security cover when
staff attended a stop work meeting this afternoon.
“However, I am gravely concerned with the manner in
which staff walked away from their posts this afternoon,
potentially leaving the precinct insecure and creating a
safety issue for those who work on the precinct.”
“I
have written to the PSA advising that if the rolling strikes
continue, I will consider locking the security staff out of
the workplace. Safety on the precinct is vital and the
union’s action could compromise this”
He said that the
parliamentary Service remains committed to continuing
negotiation with the PSA and that door is always
open.
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