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Kathleen Farmilo

In A Win For Workers, An Abattoir Reversed Its Decision To Make COVID Positive Employees Work

A South Australian abattoir has reversed the decision to make COVID positive workers continue working after backlash from trade unions and an order suspension from Woolies. Turns out, it’s not a great idea to force people with an illness back to work!

The abattoir in question is called Teys Australia in Naracoorte, rural SA. It’s been the site of a big COVID-19 outbreak, with more than 140 workers testing positive.

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