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I had to take carers leave as my child has a chronic illness. Doctor certificate provided have used all my leave and I can’t access the 20 days Covid19 leave as that is only if you have the virus. I now have no income and I haven’t lost my job but I still have to stay home with my child.

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UWU acknowledges that we meet and work on the unceded lands of First Nations peoples. We wish to pay respect to their Elders — past and present — and acknowledge the important role all First Nations peoples continue to play within Australia and in our union.

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Authorised by T. Kennedy, United Workers Union, 833 Bourke St, Docklands, VIC 3008