Budget features ‘shot across bow’ to public sector unions over sick leave

Conservative government 'clearly signaling' its going to 'continue to tighten screws' on sick leave, says Queen's University professor Don Drummond.

The Conservative government’s budget contains a “shot across the bow” to public sector unions with $900-million in savings on the sick leave and disability regime while negotiations over the plan are ongoing.

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