By Jim Hayes

On Saturday, thousands took part in events around Australia, observing the national day of action to oppose the proposed Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin. Continue reading Thousands come out against Adani coal mine →

By Joe Montero

The Toyota manufacturing plant in Melbourne closed last Tuesday. For Australia, this is the second last act that will put an end to the 92-year-old car manufacturing industry. The last to go will be the Holden plant at Elizabeth in South Australia. Continue reading Toyota Altona plant closure and the death of the car industry →

If you think cutting wages is the way to create jobs, this little video clip provides a simple explanation why this is not true. Continue reading Video: What happens when they cut wages? →

From the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA)

The Turnbull Government must stand up for Australian jobs in blue water shipping after its administration of coastal shipping rules encouraged a major international employer to dump the crew on another Australian vessel. Continue reading Turnbull allows another Aussie ship to sail over horizon →