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[ 10 September 2026 ] Donald Trump moves from pretend peace back to war jet again War
[ 31 August 2026 ] United States attacks Iran yet again War
[ 14 July 2026 ] US breaks Iran MoU and promises more attacks War
[ 19 September 2025 ] More than a million take to the streets in France’s political crisis Economy
[ 16 September 2025 ] France Erupts against Macron after the fall of the government and appointment of a new Prime Minister Government

Whyalla steelworks must not be allowed to close

23 May 2025 Editor 0

Contributed The threatened closure of South Australia’s Whyalla steelworks must be prevented for two reasons. The ability to produce steel products is a key strategic industry because these products are essential ingredients for many of […]

Victoria’s dairy workers on strike for decent wages and conditions

23 October 2023 Editor 0

By Ben Wilson workers at the major dairy milk processing factories have walked off and supermarket shelves are starting to empty. Cheese, yoghurt, and ice cream could follow. Victorian farmers are getting just $1 a […]

The American autoworkers strike is important for the United States and Australia

26 September 2023 Editor 0

By Joe Montero The United States autoworkers strike is a long way from Australia. It is still important, because it is a sign if what is going wrong in that country, and major developments there […]

Wage theft is a major problem that must be corrected

5 September 2023 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Australia has been crying out for years for something to be done to put an end to blatant exploitation of workers by greedy employers. One of the biggest abuses had been the […]

Visy workers are fighting for a liveable deal

23 June 2023 Editor 0

By Ben Wilson Back on 18 January, cannery workers at Visy in Shepparton took strike action for 24 hours over stalled negotiations between their union and management for a new agreement. They walked of the […]

An increase in the minimum wage is both justified and necessary

4 April 2023 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Peak Australian union body, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), has called for a 7 percent rise for lower paid workers to keep up with rising living costs due to inflation. […]

Industrial relations change will fail to answer rising cost of living

14 November 2022 Editor 0

Contributed The Albanese government is working to bring in a change to the Fair Work Act. It is going to be amended to allow bargaining across multiple workplaces. Or is it?

Country Road workers take industrial action for equal and decent pay

21 November 2021 Editor 0

Contributed Country Road is a well-known clothing chain in Australia, which likes to market itself as an ethical business. The local parent company has a highly visible retail profile. In addition to the Country Road […]

Australians are now working more unpaid hours

21 November 2021 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Among industrialised nations, Australia has for some time led as the land with the highest number of hours worked by full-time employees. Australia is also up there with the number of underemployed […]

The new battle on Melbourne waterfront to defend rights at work

13 July 2021 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Last Friday, the Port of Melbourne was shut down by determined members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). They did this to send a message to tugboat operator Svitzer. The dispute […]