Workers in all areas from office staff to field workers and bus drivers will be able to claim the time immediately.Credit:File
“The state government is being left behind when it should be leading the way,” QCU general secretary Michael Clifford said in a statement. “The QCU has written to the Premier on this issue but to date have had no positive response.”
In a statement released on Thursday,lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said the scheme — applying to all staff — would also reward those who had already sought out jabs with any time taken off credited back.
“My message to council’s workforce,is to prioritise getting both of your vaccinations,and I will make sure you’re given the time off from work to do this,” Cr Schrinner said.
Brisbane lord mayor Adrian Schrinner.Credit:Matt Dennien
The scheme will include an additional day credited to the personal leave balance of permanent staff and access of up to one day of paid time to attend a vaccine appointment for casual workers.
Workers in all areas from office staff to field workers and bus drivers will be able to claim the time immediately. Those already vaccinated will also have the paid time credited to them.
Cr Schrinner said Queensland’s higher rate of vaccine hesitancy than other parts of the country and lagging protection rates were behind the decision.