I want a society that provides decent jobs for those who can work and decent security for those cant. – Frances OGrady
My impression is that most women public service workers have a long fuse. Precisely because they care so deeply about services, more than anyone, they still want to find a sensible and fair negotiated agreement. But their patience has run out. – Frances OGrady
All the evidence shows very clearly that if you are a member of a trade union you are likely to get better pay, more equal pay, better health and safety, more chance to get training, more chance to have conditions of work that help if you have caring responsibilities… the list goes on! – Frances OGrady
I came from a family where joining a union was the expected thing to do. Ive always believed that the relationship between an employer and an individual worker is fundamentally unequal. – Frances OGrady