[Greens-Media] Hartland supports taxi drivers' campaign for safety (Vic - Colleen Hartland MLC)

[Elizabeth.Ingham at parliament.vic.gov.au]

Wednesday 30 April 2008

HARTLAND SUPPORTS TAXI DRIVERS CAMPAIGN FOR SAFETY

Colleen Hartland has spoken in support of the taxi drivers, having joined 
them in their protest yesterday afternoon.

"I visited the protest with the drivers for two hours yesterday afternoon, 
and spoke to the drivers about their concerns," said Colleen Hartland, 
Greens MLC for Western Metropolitan Region.

"I use taxis after late sittings at Parliament, and I often talk to the 
drivers.  They are often young Indian students, and they have to deal with 
racism and fear of violence."

"I don’t believe that anybody should have to encounter racism, violence 
and threats in their workplace - or anywhere else."

"I will raise their concerns in Parliament next week."

"The drivers should take up the offer to meet with the Minister.  I urge 
the Minister to treat this occupational health and safety matter with the 
respect and seriousness it deserves, and act quickly to bring about some 
real solutions."

"This kind of violence would not be tolerated in any other unionised 
workplace," said Ms Hartland.



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