The proposal by Australia's Liberal Party to require government workers to return to office full-time, except in exceptional circumstances, has sparked significant backlash from trade unions. The Australian Council of Trade Unions warns that this move could lead to increased traffic congestion, affecting millions more workers who rely on commuting. The ruling Labor Party emphasizes the advantages of remote work, arguing it allows for more family time and less commuting, positioning the two parties at odds ahead of an imminent nationwide election amid rising living costs.
Forcing hundreds of thousands of workers back on the roads will mean less time with kids and more time in traffic." said the grouping's chief executive, Michele O'Neil.
We know that working from home has had a range of advantages," he told a news conference, calling the opposition "out of touch" for the plan to curb it for government workers.
The Liberal Party pledge puts it at odds with the ruling Labor Party in campaigning for the election that must be held by May, at which the high cost of living tops voters' concerns.
Labor has seen a modest bounce in outer metropolitan areas in recent weeks, in part due to the Liberal Party's proposed curbs on working from home.
Collection
[
|
...
]