Casual workers most at risk over coronavirus job losses, say unions

Ian Kirkwood
Updated March 19 2020 - 7:23am, first published 6:00am
Unions warn against COVID-19 job cuts
Unions warn against COVID-19 job cuts

CASUAL workers are feeling the first brunt of the COVID-19 economic downturn, with unions urging governments and big business to pay their wages during any business shutdowns.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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