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21 September 2001 |
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NewsEgan Faces Prod Over Maternity Rights
Public servants who take maternity leave are being denied superannuation payments in what their union describes as a clear case of discrimination. The NSW Public Service Association Maurie O'Sullivan has called on Treasurer Michael Egan to ensure workers in the First State Super scheme continue to receive their super while on maternity leave. "This discriminatory situation has existed now for some years and every day is a day of shame," O'Sullivan says. "Superannuation guarantee contributions are paid for members who are on sick leave, who are on recreation leave, who are on FACS leave, who are on long service leave. "Yet for some reason, the contributions are denied when embers on paid maternity leave and adoption leave." "The sad thing is that the only people who would be on maternity leave and adoption leave are women and the denial of contributions in such circumstances is horribly unfair and grossly discriminatory." O'Sullivan has asked Labor Council secretary John Robertson to take up the case in typically colourful terms. ""The need for a powerful cattle prod is pretty clear. I will buy the cattle prod if you will use it."
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   Interview: Exit InterviewMichael Costa looks back at his 14 years with the Labor Council to chart the highs, the lows and the bits in between. Parliament: Opening SalvoIn his Maiden Speech, delivered this week, Costa gave vent to his views on immigration, Marx, globalisation and mental health. Scandals: My Evil TwinCo-conspirator and 'intellectual soulmate' Mark Duffy recounts the legendary 'Leaked Paper' Affair and how its predictions soon came to pass. Politics: An Agent for ChangeFormer secretary Michael Easson argues that Costa was instrumental in redefining the factional balance in NSW in the wake of the Cold War. Review: The Thoughts of Chairman MCNeale Towart trawls the collected works of Michael Costa and looks at his love-hate affair with Marx. Factions: Kyoto SunsetNaomi Steer - the first left-winger to work at Labor Council in decades - recalls how she discovered the real Michael in a Karaoke lounge. History: A Proud TraditionFormer Premier Barrie Unsworth argues Costa enters Parliament as the best qualified Labor Council leader ever to make the transition. Psychology: The Man Behind the MaskCosta's predecessor Peter Sams argues that behind the bluff facade lay a loyal and caring friend. Seduction: Michael and MeChris Christodoulou recounts how Costa convinced him to cross the factional divide and take up residence in Sussex Street. Satire: Ode to LeonLong-time sparring partner, Peter Botsman submits this lyrical tribute to Costa's career.
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