""Since then, we have seen no change in the situation in the Middle East and so now we are ramping up our efforts on behalf of members to make sure they're not carrying the impact of this crisis," he said."
""We want staff who can work from home to be allowed to keep petrol and diesel in the bowsers for other council workers like tradies, truck drivers, and groundskeepers who need it.""
"Even with the United States and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire, Papps said the consequences would take a while to get through the system and something needed to be done now."
"Workers unable to work from home could have a four-day week model that would allow them to work longer days to save one daily commute."
Tens of thousands of council workers are advocating for emergency work-from-home rights, a four-day work week, and a significant increase in fuel subsidies due to soaring petrol prices. The United Services Union is applying for a new award to support over 55,000 council workers in NSW during a fuel crisis, triggered when petrol prices exceed $2 per litre. The proposal includes allowing remote work for eligible staff and a four-day work week for those unable to work from home, alongside increased fuel subsidies to alleviate financial burdens.
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