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Unions push for smoke-free pubs, clubs, and casinos
A new campaign to urge governments across Australia to pass smokefree workplace legislation has begun, with hospitality union leaders across the country leading the charge. The unions say up to 40,000 employees in hospitality jobs are exposed to tobacco smoke at work.
David O'Byrne from the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union says although the State Government is moving in the right direction to safeguard employees, quicker action is needed. "They're looking at the legislation, they're taking into account all the views, especially the views of hospitality workers which as their union we find an extremely important thing to occur, so they are making steps in the right direction," he said. "But we think for the sake of hospitality workers health a total ban is really the only way to go."
A coalition of health organizations joined forces with the unions urging government to bring hospitality industry workplaces into line with decade-old legislation requiring employers to provide a safe environment for employees. The Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), NSW Cancer Council, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), Liquor, Hospitality Miscellaneous Workers Union (LHMU) and Musicians Union of Australia are pushing for state health ministers to take action on the issue when they come together on November 8.
A new campaign to urge governments across Australia to pass smokefree workplace legislation has begun, with hospitality union leaders across the country leading the charge. The unions say up to 40,000 employees in hospitality jobs are exposed to tobacco smoke at work.
David O'Byrne from the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union says although the State Government is moving in the right direction to safeguard employees, quicker action is needed. "They're looking at the legislation, they're taking into account all the views, especially the views of hospitality workers which as their union we find an extremely important thing to occur, so they are making steps in the right direction," he said. "But we think for the sake of hospitality workers health a total ban is really the only way to go."
A coalition of health organizations joined forces with the unions urging government to bring hospitality industry workplaces into line with decade-old legislation requiring employers to provide a safe environment for employees. The Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), NSW Cancer Council, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), Liquor, Hospitality Miscellaneous Workers Union (LHMU) and Musicians Union of Australia are pushing for state health ministers to take action on the issue when they come together on November 8.
"Every worker has the right to breathe clean safe, smoke-free air, particularly those most at risk in bars, clubs and casinos," ASH chief executive Anne Jones told reporters in Sydney.
"Smokefree workplace legislation is happening throughout the world with good reason," adds Joe Cherner, president of SmokeFree Educational Services, Inc. "Tobacco smoke causes cancer. No worker should be forced to breathe it to have a job."
To send an ez-letter in support of smokefree workplace legislation where you live, go to www.smokefree.org
Joseph W. Cherner, President
SmokeFree Educational Services, Inc.
http://www.smokefree.org
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
Joseph W. Cherner, President
SmokeFree Educational Services, Inc.
http://www.smokefree.org
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
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