The WorkPac v Skene federal court decision is an important union win that changes the law for casuals in coal mining. It says casual labour workers on long-term fixed rosters aren’t really casual and are entitled to conditions like paid annual leave. Continue reading Video: Union leader on the end of the “Permanent Casual”
Category Archives: Unions
Threat to deregister construction union is a threat to the rights of all of us
By Jim Hayes
Indications that prime minister Scott Morrison may be moving to deregister the Construction Forestry Mining Maritime and Energy Union (CFMMEU), should set the alarm bells ringing for anyone who values a fair go. Continue reading Threat to deregister construction union is a threat to the rights of all of us
Charges against CFMMEU leaders go to water
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Blackmail charges leveled against John Setka and Shaun Reardon, the two leaders of the Construction Forestry Mining Maritime and Energy Union (CFMMEU) in Victoria, have been dismissed at the Magistrates Court in Melbourne. Continue reading Charges against CFMMEU leaders go to water
Massive turnout in Melbourne boosts Change the Rules campaign
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What a day. A hundred thousand supporters of unions hit Melbourne streets today, to kick off the national wave of stoppages and marches of the ACTU led Change the Rules campaign
Continue reading Massive turnout in Melbourne boosts Change the Rules campaign
Melbourne Town Hall meeting launches battle to take on industrial relations system and more
By Joe Montero
By any account, yesterday’s (17 April) meeting of union delegates at the Melbourne Town Hall, was an impressive launch to an active major campaign to bring about an end to what is now widely regarded as an unfair industrial regime in Australia. Continue reading Melbourne Town Hall meeting launches battle to take on industrial relations system and more
Unions are planning big marches to bring change to industrial relations law
By a member of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Unions are planning a series of big marches around Australia, and they are expected to be the largest turnout since those that occurred during the “Your Rights at Work” campaign, directed at John Howard’s WorkChoices law. Continue reading Unions are planning big marches to bring change to industrial relations law
Video: Remember the great Patricks waterfront battle
Once again, unions are facing a determined attack from major employers and government. Twenty years ago, waterside workers and their union fought an epic battle that turned away the concerted attack of that time. The lessons of that time should be remembered. Continue reading Video: Remember the great Patricks waterfront battle
Workers at XXXX in Brisbane to strike over jobs
By Adam Carlton
Close to a hundred workers at the XXXX plant at Milton in Brisbane plan to walk off the job over job security and threats to lower working conditions. Continue reading Workers at XXXX in Brisbane to strike over jobs
Video: Big business has too much power
This advertisement is part of the new Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) campaign to change the rules and should be seen by everyone. This is how toady’s reality feels to millions of Australians. Continue reading Video: Big business has too much power
Unions push to raise minimum wage
By Joe Montero
In the pursuit of a fair sharing of the wealth of this nation, it is reasonable to argue that wages should be raised to a living level that maintains an acceptable standard of living for all. Continue reading Unions push to raise minimum wage