Hundreds of firefighters have taken to the streets in Melbourne, rallying for better working conditions. About 500 firefighters and members of the United Firefighters Union gathered on the steps of Parliament House to call for better working conditions.
Hundreds of firefighters have taken to the streets in Melbourne, rallying for better working conditions.
About 500 firefighters and members of the United Firefighters Union gathered on the steps of Parliament House to call for better working conditions. Their main issue is wanting to feel safe going to work and to be confident they will be able to return to their families at night. Of particular concern is ageing critical infrastructure such as firetrucks, which they claim to be unfit for responding to emergencies.Read More
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