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The Australian Services Union hopes this will be the last Christmas that disability support workers are shortchanged $200, as the Fair Work Commission hears closing arguments in a wage theft case today and tomorrow. The ASU and other unions are fighting to stop NDIS providers from misclassifying disability support workers as lower-paid home care staff, … Continued
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Union secures record-breaking pay rises and EB outcome for SA police officers The Police Association has negotiated a historic enterprise bargaining deal for its members, with lead negotiator and president Wade Burns saying it’s a necessary outcome in the quest to avert the retention crisis gripping policing in SA. Pivotal to the new arrangement are … Continued
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Workers at Weddin Shire Council have taken a snap action protesting against over casualisaton of the workforce. Members have reported to their union, the United Services Union (USU), staff have been forced to work in casualised positions but working full time hours with no real job security. The arrangement has fuelled ongoing concerns … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has welcomed the Fair Work Ombudsman ordering $23 million in stolen wages to be repaid to University of Sydney staff. The decision marks the second significant win for workers this week after it was revealed the University of Melbourne would repay $72 million owed to staff. Both enforceable … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has called for the Fair Work Ombudsman’s new anti-wage theft model at the University of Melbourne – which underpaid workers $72 million – to be adopted nationally. The university has entered into a comprehensive enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman over the underpayments which affected more than 25,000 staff. … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for an overhaul of university donations disclosures after revelations that two people who made enormous donations were later appointed as chancellors of the institution. Current University of Melbourne Chancellor Jane Hansen AO, who was appointed on January 1 2023, donated $40 million with her husband Paul Little … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union says staff have lost confidence in Australian National University Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell after the latest revelations about her leadership. College deans have been hauled in to change management meetings, with at least one encouraged to resign, the Australian Financial Review reports. Earlier in the week, the AFR reported Professor … Continued
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Monash University faces the Federal Court from 4 December after yet more allegations of widespread wage theft from casual academics. On Wednesday 4th December, 8.30am, casual teachers at Monash University will hold a protest action outside the Federal Court on William Street, Melbourne. Staff are asking the University to settle the case and return … Continued
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The United Services Union (USU) has filed proceedings in the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) against Coffs Harbour City Council regarding the service levels of lifeguards at the city’s beaches. The Union will allege before the IRC that lifeguards are regularly short-staffed, with some required to work up to 30 days straight, and … Continued
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Today across Victoria AWU members working for Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) employed by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) begin protected industrial action. This action is being taken in order to have the ability to bargain for fair wages and conditions, which under the Victorian Government’s wage policy is not possible. This morning saw up … Continued
