Unions “Fighting for Queenslanders”
Queensland Teachers' Journal, Vol 129 No 7, 27 September 2024, page 9.
On Saturday 7 October, QTU officers and members attended the South East Queensland launch of the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) “Fighting for Queenslanders” campaign.
The campaign, which aims to protect and promote the things that matter to working people across the state leading into the state election on 26 October, has four themes:
- Good jobs a decent work
- Access to housing
- World-leading health and education
- Safety and respect.
The launch heard from QCU General Secretary Jacquline King, QCU Assistant General Secretary Jarod Abbott, QTU General Secretary and QCU Honorary President Kate Ruttiman, and RTBU Secretary Peter Allen about what legislation and policy is needed to improve the lives of working people and their families, and what is at stake if future governments were not held to account on the issues that matter to them.
The campaign is calling for 50c public transport fares to continue beyond the current six-month trial to reduce cost of living for working people and reduce congestion on Queensland roads, and the retention of existing coal royalty arrangements to ensure that investment in hospitals, schools and other critical government services can grow as our population expands.
If you would like to get involved in the campaign, contact your regional organiser or head to www.fightingforqueenslanders.com for more information.