 Re: Victorian nurses strike
These are essential services and the AIRC is an independant body that hears the case for both sides and makes the decision.
It is this very type of action that forces dramatic changes like Work Choices to put individuals on contracts and deal with them one on one rather than as a mob.
On the other hand if the union called a strike and you said no and continued to work then you'd be black banned and called a SCAB!
It is and can be illegal to withdraw labour where the supply of such is expected and contracted.
In construction there's penalties for finishing late, many viable contracts require supply of labour and there's serious ramifications for the non supply of such. It could be seen as blackmail.
So, not that I'm a member of any union etc I'm watching this typical scenario. The police have already mentioned their support and maybe they'll do it next, then the firemen, teachers, power workers etc and presto ... the 70's return.
Govts were once measured upon their ability to resolve and curb strikes, this case is proving a real thorn in some-ones side. |