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Professionals in Australia are experiencing a growing confidence crisis as 67% are overwhelmed by how quickly work is changing, with 63% searching for more guidance and support than ever before, according to new research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. Do you feel like you are looking for more professional help (guidance and support) … Continued
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A fresh survey of 2,158 workers conducted by Unions NSW reveals widespread support among workers to reform concessions like negative gearing and capital gains tax on housing. – More than seven in ten (72%) of respondents supported reducing negative gearing tax concessions; – Two thirds (66%) backed reducing capital gains tax concessions on investment … Continued
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Monday 14 October 2024 NSW Equality Bill: Union calls on Alex Greenwich MP to protect school staff and students The union representing teachers and support staff in non-government schools is deeply concerned about NSW independent MP Alex Greenwich dropping protections for LGBTQI+ teachers, other school staff and students from his Equality Bill. The Bill … Continued
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Sunday 13 October 2024 The union representing teachers and support staff in non-government schools is deeply concerned about NSW independent MP Alex Greenwich dropping protections for LGBTIQ+ teachers, other school staff and students from his Equality Bill. The Bill will be debated in Parliament on Monday. At present, non-government school employers can discriminate against school … Continued
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Grain handlers at Graincorp sites across NSW will vote on whether to take industrial action after negotiations broke down with the company, said the union which represents the workers. The 200 workers may decide to refuse to load or unload grain trucks and trains after an application was made to the Fair Work Commission … Continued
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New research from the Monash Business School has found that throughout the job recruitment process women believe artificial intelligence assessments reduce bias, while men fear it removes an advantage. Professor Andreas Leibbrandt, from the Department of Economics, investigated how artificial intelligence recruitment tools affect existing biases in recruitment and argued whether there was a … Continued
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The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) and the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) have today announced their official support for extending workers’ compensation to all gig workers across Queensland.The case for extending workers’ compensation to gig workers is laid out in the latest report from the McKell Institute Queensland, Gig Work and Reform of Workers’ Compensation in … Continued
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Media Release 09 October 2024 Member Vote on CFMEU Split Gets Closer A demerger application was lodged today with the Fair Work Commission by CFMEU Manufacturing Division National Secretary Mr. Michael O’Connor. The application seeks the holding of a secret ballot of Manufacturing Division members to decide whether the Division leaves the CFMEU and becomes … Continued
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Bus drivers have notified Metro Tasmania they will commence protected industrial action tomorrow (10 October 2024) as part of their campaign for better pay and conditions. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Tasmania Secretary Byron Cubit said bus drivers would ‘work to rule’ – meaning they would not perform extra work outside their Enterprise Agreement … Continued
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The Health Services Union (HSU) has secured a significant legal victory in the Federal Court, obtaining an injunction that prevents Health Workers Union (HWU) Victoria Branch Secretary Diana Asmar and her fellow HWU officials, from using union resources to fund their legal defence. The HSU sought the injunction after learning of the serious allegations contained in the proceedings, initiated by the Fair … Continued
