From the Sydney Morning Herald: IR experts back strikes, union role in multi-employer wage deals
Industrial action should be allowed in multi-employer bargaining, say academics consulting on the government’s promised IR legislation.
Support petition to extend paid family and domestic leave to all Australian workers
Australia Unions have relaunched their petition campaigning for ten days of family and domestic leave to be extended to all Australian workers.
The ACTU says PM is MIA
The ACTU has taken aim at the workplace record of the current government, reminding us healthy, safe, and secure work is a fundamental human right.
National Close the Gap Day (March 17) - ‘Transforming Power’
National Close the Gap Day (NCTGD) is a national day of action to pledge support for achieving Indigenous health equality by 2030.
AEU strikes a deal with the Victorian Government
Today, the AEU announced an in-principle deal with the Victorian Government for the next Agreement covering staff in Victorian government education.
Strikes remain an option if workplaces are unsafe
Withdrawing labour remains a live option if more isn’t done for worker safety during the most transmissible phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Australian Unions: Safe workplaces are union workplaces
The latest “Work Shouldn’t Hurt” (WSH) survey reveals that unionised workplaces are the safest.
Victorian public school teachers set to strike over workload, pay conditions - from The Educator
Surveys have shown that public school teachers work an average of 15 unpaid hours every week, while principals work on average almost 60 hours each week.
Unions support vaccination to keep workers safe - from The Age
The vaccine is safe. The vaccine massively reduces the risk that you’ll become seriously unwell from COVID-19. The vaccine is available to you for free. Trades Hall Council Luke Hilakari addresses unionism and the vaccine.
Victorian state school teachers move on industrial action - from The Age
The union representing Victorian state school teachers and principals has taken the first step towards industrial action, over its stalled workplace agreement negotiations with the Andrews government.
Minimum wage increase a win for unions, workers & the economic recovery
The Fair Work Commission decision vindicates decades of campaigning and bargaining by unions for rational wage levels. Wage growth keeps food on the table for millions and stimulates an economy reeling from the pandemic recession.
Superannuation changes at a glance
The most significant changes to superannuation in decades have passed Parliament. How will they affect you?
Casual changes a looming disaster for millions
The Industrial Relations Omnibus Bill sounds tame enough, but it has shockingly anti-worker provisions that threaten the employment security of millions of Australians.
COVID, floods make our contribution to Timor-Leste vital
Australian unions look after local workers, but they have always had a global vision. APHEDA, the global justice organisation of the Australian union movement, aims to assist the needy and fuel real change and growth across the world.