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Electrical Trades Union (ETU) Ausgrid members across Sydney and parts of regional NSW will take strike action, outraged by the company’s refusal to offer a wage rise that recognises the rise in the cost of living. Up to two million Ausgrid customers could face inconveniences as part of the industrial action, which could kick … Continued
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Electrical Trades Union (ETU) Ausgrid members across Sydney and parts of regional NSW will take strike action, outraged by the company’s refusal to offer a wage rise that recognises the rise in the cost of living. Up to two million Ausgrid customers could face inconveniences as part of the industrial action, which could kick … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for urgent national action after the Australian National University became the latest institution embroiled in a wage theft scandal. The university has admitted underpaying 2290 workers $2 million over 11 years, blaming a systems error for casual timesheets not being processed. ANU also may not … Continued
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Unions NSW has declared new safeguards for migrant workers on temporary visas as a huge victory in the fight against workplace exploitation after years of campaigning for the changes. This week, the federal government’s two-year trial of a ‘workplace justice visa’ has officially gone live meaning exploited temporary migrant workers can now stay in Australia … Continued
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John Setka will step down as the Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the CFMEU. His decision is in response to the ongoing and relentless stories written with multiple allegations whether true or not about this great union. “I have proudly served this union in the capacity of an official for close to 40 … Continued
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Federal parliament’s decision to pass legislation designed to interfere with which workers the CFMEU represents could set a dangerous precedent, the union warns. The bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday, will allow the CFMEU’s manufacturing division to hold a ballot on leaving the powerful construction union. The bill restores Coalition-era powers to undermine unions … Continued
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Media release | Monday, July 1 2024 New rights for volunteer union delegates are set to make workplaces more, not less, cooperative, according to a new analysis by the Australia Institute. The changes coming into effect from today – under the federal government’s Closing Loopholes Act – guarantee the rights of volunteer union delegates to … Continued
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Media release | Tuesday, 25 June 2024 The Australian Services Union will ask the Fair Work Commission to intervene in its fight to secure basic leave entitlements for ACT community services workers. Tuesday’s application will seek to stop the ACT government shortchanging community sector workers on paid parental, family and domestic violence leave available to … Continued
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The CFMEU has warned the Albanese Government’s proposed laws designed to intervene in the union’s composition could set a dangerous precedent. Legislation introduced to federal parliament on Monday will allow the CFMEU’s manufacturing division to hold a ballot on leaving the powerful construction union. The bill restores now-repealed Coalition-era powers to undermine unions and … Continued
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Statement from CFMEU National Secretary Construction and General Zach Smith, CFMEU National Secretary Christy Cain and MUA National Secretary Paddy Crumlin: The CFMEU celebrates the great contribution of Stan Sharkey to the union, the construction industry and the working class. Stan passed away in Sydney on Thursday night after a long illness. … Continued
