" Many congratulation to all the unions and the communities who fought off the privatisation of Public Utilities in Queensland. You should all be proud of this achievement its something the UK unions are trying to reverse here.
Since our public utilities were privatised all it has done is put public money into the pockets of private company shareholders and the public are paying vast amounts for the supply of Water, Gas, and Electricity while shareholders deep in the profits and drain the services with high annual bonuses, which I'm in no doubt go to the Conservatives as donations.
The same is said for Local government contracts which we are now having limited success in returning services to in house provision, moving away from private involvement, and as a result the public purse is saving millions in the process. Re-investing in green energy and vital services like the care sector which has been destroyed here in the UK.
I wish you all well and continue your good work.
Together we can change things as you have clearly proved here."
Gary Doolan
National Political Development Officer
GMB Trade Union
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