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Noosa Shire Council Workers On Strike

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Noosa Shire Council workers are on strike today calling for a fair pay rise that keeps pace with neighbouring local governments. Striking workers from the Australian Workers’ Union and the Australian Services Union will gather outside the Noosa Council Chambers on Pelican St in Tewantin at 9am to hold a public rally. AWU members are calling … Continued

Family Friendly Workplaces movement expands internationally with the introduction of Global Work + Family Standards

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SYDNEY, Australia, Tuesday 11th March 2025 – After four years of successfully driving policy change in Australia and helping over 650 organisations assess and enhance their family-friendly work practices through benchmarking, the Family Friendly Workplaces movement is now expanding internationally. In partnership with the UK’s leading national charity, Working Families, this pioneering initiative will now offer … Continued

Greater Hume Council Workers Respond to “Toxic Workplace” Claims

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Workers at Greater Hume Council have expressed disappointment at recent media characterisations labelling their workplace as “toxic”.  The claims, which appeared in an article in The Border Mail discussing the departure of the General Manager, do not accurately reflect the dedication and professionalism of council staff. “Despite the challenges of recent years, our team has consistently … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Housing Minister to Tour Australia’s Last Glass Manufacturer Amid Crisis

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WHAT: Housing Minister Claire O’Neil will tour Oceania Glass facilities and meet with workers following the company’s entry into administration. AWU officials will hold a press conference following the tour. WHEN: Today, Friday, February 21, 2025 Tour begins: 12:00 PM Press Conference: 12:30 PM WHERE: Oceania Glass 95 Greens Road Dandenong South, VIC WHO: The Hon. Claire O’Neil MP, … Continued

Owners of Donut King stores served with criminal charges over alleged child employment breaches

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The owners and operators of Donut King stores located in Rosebud Plaza and Berwick, face 70 criminal charges in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria over alleged breaches of Victoria’s child employment laws. The state’s child employment watchdog, Wage Inspectorate Victoria, alleges that between 1 January and 6 July 2024 Minto Nominees Pty Ltd, trading as Donut … Continued

Skills training critical to closing national employment gap, says atWork Australia

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Training is more than a pathway to employment – it’s a fundamental driver of confidence, capability and career progression, and is key to enhancing an individual’s ability to engage and progress in the workforce.  Employment services provider atWork Australia has identified that long term unemployment is often connected to lower education completion rates. Almost a … Continued

Closing the Gender Gap in Technology, E-Commerce and Cyber: How Parents Can Help Shape a Better Future

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[Melbourne, Vic]– As industries like technology and e-commerce evolve to embrace digital innovation, the gender gap remains a critical issue, with women significantly underrepresented in leadership and technical roles. The new Empower Her Future Program, developed by Business in Heels and powered by SEDA, is stepping in to create systemic change—and parents have a vital … Continued