Whyalla steelworks must not be allowed to close
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 […]
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Victoria’s dairy workers on strike for decent wages and conditions
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 […]
The American autoworkers strike is important for the United States and Australia
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 […]
Wage theft is a major problem that must be corrected
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 […]
Visy workers are fighting for a liveable deal
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 […]
An increase in the minimum wage is both justified and necessary
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 […]
Industrial relations change will fail to answer rising cost of living
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 […]
Country Road workers take industrial action for equal and decent pay
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 […]
Australians are now working more unpaid hours
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. […]
The new battle on Melbourne waterfront to defend rights at work
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 […]