Friday, 14 November 2014

L 20 - local government investment and spend as a means of keeping economy

PSI affiliate ASU makes intervention on public sector local government investment and spend as a means of keeping economy growing and creating employment 

ASU head of public services and PSI AP local government and utility network coordinator Greg McLean a union delegate to L20. Made an intervention on behalf of public sector workers in local government and how capital expenditure by central got through local government can not only stimulate local employment. But helps keep skills alive, and leaves both short term and long term services as well as infrastructure that keeps local government jobs and sees more money spent in local communities. 

Greg said .." We can't forget the critical out comes that local government direct employment provides to local communities , the additional quality services provided to the community are also important , so this provides wins for the local economy , local jobs, quality community services and long term benefits"