General

Trade Union movement

Victoria Fire Tragedy

Statement by David Carey, State Public Services Federation Secretary

By David Carey
Federal Secretary (SPSF Group) - CPSU Joint National Secretary

We are humbled by the dedication of our public sector colleagues in the face of Victoria's tragedy.

Working through extremes, that would be unimaginable in most of our working lives, our friends and colleagues and public workers are working to save, protect and preserve vital public services while fighting the terror of the fires. While many public workers have suffered the worst possible personal loss themselves they work on.

They are working to heal and counsel the injured and bereaved. They are feeding and clothing the displaced. They are housing thousands who have lost homes.

They are being literal heroes - there is no other word- in the face of horror and trauma on a scale never seen in Australia.

Our movement , the trade union movement, tens of thousands of other public sector workers and the whole community thank you and praise you.

You are emblems of the selflessness and community we aspire to be.

We are with you, in our prayers for your safety, our hope for your recovery.

You are making unbelievable sacrifices and your deeds prove again our faith in human decency.

You are our colleagues and friends. We hope our thoughts for you are some comfort.

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