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ALERT NOW: AFP OFFICERS WALKING OFF THE JOB, AFPA PRESIDENT AVAILABLE

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ALERT NOW: AFP OFFICERS WALKING OFF THE JOB, AFPA PRESIDENT AVAILABLE   AFP officers are currently walking off the job for two hours (1pm – 3pm) at locations around Australia. The largest contingent of officers is walking out of the AFP Headquarters in Canberra (Edmund Barton Building, cnr of Kings Avenue & Macquarie Street, Barton).  … Continued

‘Treated like robots, not human beings’: BMA coal train drivers say extreme roster changes leading to fatigue hazard

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Rail crews have said that BMA’s unpredictable and extreme roster changes are leading to fatigue-related hazards for workers operating trains carrying coal across BMA’s Central QLD mines. Queensland District Vice-President, Shane Brunker said that unreasonable shift changes reported to the Union had increased significantly.  “The number of members who have told me they are fearful … Continued

Essential workers taking on second jobs or moving interstate

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Essential workers taking on second jobs or moving interstate Sunday, August 25, 2024 Essential workers in NSW are taking on second jobs or considering a move interstate as the Minns government faces pressure over its recent pay offer to public sector employees. The research will be launched behind State parliament at 10am today, by union … Continued

HSU Statement

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Lloyd Williams, HSU National Secretary said: “The broader Health Services Union is horrified by the charges that have been laid by the Fair Work Commission against Diana Asmar and six other individuals from the Health Workers Union. Our union has no tolerance for misuse of members funds and it’s important to specify that this is … Continued

A Statement from CFMEU Victoria

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The CFMEU is shocked and appalled to learn through the media, rather than direct communications from the Federal Government or the Administrator, that 270 officials have been terminated. These officials are hard working, committed trade union leaders, whose only motivation was to further the conditions of thousands of CFMEU  members. They are proud of having … Continued

A Statement From CFMEU NSW

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The CFMEU is shocked and appalled to learn through the media, rather than direct communications from the Federal Government or the Administrator, that 270 officials have been terminated. These officials are hard working, committed trade union leaders, whose only motivation was to further the conditions of thousands of CFMEU members. They are proud of having … Continued

Appointment of Independent Administrator, CFMEU (Construction and General Division)

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From today, in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Act 2024, the Construction and General Division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has been placed under administration for up to five years. The Attorney-General, authorised by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, has determined a … Continued

Net Zero Economy Authority Bill passes the Senate

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MEU members in power stations and energy regions across Australia are celebrating the passage of the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill through the Senate today. MEU General President Tony Maher said that until now, co-ordinated federal support for coal-power workers and communities has been the missing piece when it comes to climate and energy policy.  … Continued