PSI Affiliate Challenges Asbestos disposal and treatment by a Local Government Authority, in Sydney - another example Why ' whistle blower protection" is needed and why PSI is fighting for it !!

This news article is an important media story not just for the Council Workers and their Union but Communities they serve and work with !!
http://www.usu.org.au/news/local-government/1388-abc-news-liverpool-council-accused-of-turning-blind-eye-to-asbestos-contamination
The USU, (part of PSI Australian affiliate the ASU) , has been representing the Local Council Workers Union Members as well as standing up for the local community over the alleged spreading of waste asbestos mixed with soil and compost type materials , on fields , public walk ways and more. 
The Unions action include advice from a  " Liverpool Council whistle-blowers who has spoken out about how managers told workers to turn a blind eye to asbestos contamination following an investigation by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA)." see the below ABC news article .
This once again shows Unions stand up for Workers but also for Communities and another reason why "whistle-blowers" need protection as they speak up for Communities and Health and Safety .
Full article is located at the Unions web page 
http://www.usu.org.au/news/local-government/1388-abc-news-liverpool-council-accused-of-turning-blind-eye-to-asbestos-contamination
Plus the full story at the National Broadcaster the ABC TV news
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-22/liverpool-council-accused-of-ignoring-asbestos-problem/6961690?section=nsw 

nb photo and story from USU web site .