The CPSU welcomed the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the Tasmanian Jobs and Growth forum.
CPSU Tasmania Regional Secretary Paul Blake welcomed the opportunity to highlight the importance of the Australian Public Service to the Tasmanian economy.
“I congratulated the Prime Minister on the budget announcements of money for the Antarctic CRC and the Vodafone Call centre as these jobs are crucial for the Tasmanian economy” Mr Blake said.
“This is in stark contrast to Mr Abbots announcement on Thursday night to removed at least 12000 jobs from the Australian Public service which pro rata would result in the loss of some 800 jobs.
“With Tasmania already having the highest unemployment in the country these cuts would have a devastating effect on individual workers, services to the community and to the overall Tasmanian economy”.
CPSU Tasmania Regional Secretary Paul Blake
