The Greek Secret

 "Hence, we will not say that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks."

Winston Churchill

Today, 28 October, is a Greek National day of remembrance known as OXI Day. Oxi (pronounced Ohi) means NO. The video of multiple Greek American leaders explains what this historic event was, going back to WWII, as part of the Greek secret known as Philotimo (a friendship and love of honour seen in action, especially heroic action). 

I had warned the institutional offenders in governance that they did not want to be on the wrong side of this issue regarding psychologically safe work environments. I warned them to honour their contracts with staff, the policies, regulations, mission, values, ethos and social justice principles of the institution. Governance continued to be arrogant and continued to refuse to listen. Governance continued to offend. They chose to be on the wrong side of this global workplace safety issue. 

All my work to bring the truth to light is with the inquiry into "complaints handling" by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority of NSW. I had warned the former CEO, Adam Dent, that he did not want to be on the wrong side of this issue either. I warned the member for Kogarah, Chris Minns. 

Reread the premise of my blog: https://mystory-myvoice.blogspot.com/p/the-premise-of-this-blog.html

Perhaps it's in my Greek DNA to be on the right side of this issue. Perhaps even more specifically, in my Peloponnesian DNA to stand up and fight for human rights, for truth and justice, for accountability and integrity, despite the sacrifices and costs and risks I had to take. But it was not a fair fight in a country like Australia, where workplace safety, conditions and entitlements are generally protected by legislation and regulations. The expectation to honour our agreement, governing bodies and the public citizens in the workforce, has not been honoured on the side of governing bodies. It is against Philotimo and a disgrace from those politicians and other leaders, who arrogantly chose to be on the wrong side of "history". Primary records are evidence of truth and who displayed Philotimo and who did not.

What I have provided for the inquiry is truth of institutional abuse. It is history repeating itself again and again in different ways. It is time for workers and families to say OXI to dishonour, breach of contracts, institutional and systemic abuse, safety violations, human and employee rights violations, disrespect and indignity of the human person. It is time for the truth for the common good.

Regarding our government, I am yet to truly witness one current political leader display, in action, their love of honour, their Philotimo to the public they serve, in the public office each one holds. I and I'm sure many constituents, are expecting to witness who, in Parliament, truly displays Philotimo.

This is my last post for the year. I need a break. It's been years of fighting an unjust battle all alone. It was not a fair fight. It was very cowardly on the side of the offenders, of those who chose to be on the wrong side of history. 

Happy OXI Day.