THE NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to intervene in the industrial dispute between the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and the state’s major energy companies.
Months of ETU strike action has affected thousands of projects, including critical infrastructure like homes and roads, while pushing some local businesses to the point of bankruptcy.
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan said immediate action is needed.
“I’ve had several constituents contact me about losing power during harvest,” Mr Moylan said.
“Our energy workers do important work and are often the first responders when it comes to emergencies and disasters in regional NSW.
“They are called out at night, on the weekend and during holiday periods to keep the lights on, and I hope a resolution is found soon.
“But this action has been going for far too long and our local businesses are being held to ransom while the Minns Labor Government continues to sit on its hands.
“We have been calling for the Premier, the Minister for Industrial Relations and the Minister for Energy to intervene under section 424 of the Fair Work Act, to stop this dispute from further damaging our economy.
“We are seeing good local businesses forced to close their doors and it’s simply not good enough.
“It is time for the Minns Government to step up and push for a resolution to be reached as quickly as possible, by showing real leadership and bringing all parties to the table.”
Photo caption: Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has urged the Minns Government to intervene in the industrial dispute between the Electrical Trades Union and major energy companies.
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