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Sexual harassment of migrant women revealed in damning report

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A new report exposes the alarming prevalence of sexual harassment of migrant women on temporary visas in Australian workplaces, highlighting a culture of widespread silence and fear. The survey of more than 3,000 migrant women across multiple industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.  The highest rate was in the construction industry … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT: 0930 REPORT LAUNCH*** Sexual harassment of migrant women revealed in damning report

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Unions will be joined by Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek, NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison and women with lived experience to launch a damning new report exposing the alarming amount of sexual harassment experienced by migrant women in Australian workplaces. Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey will be joined by migrant women workers … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Western Sydney frontline workers rally for pay rises

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Hundreds of community and disability services workers across western Sydney will rally for fairer pay and career growth as part of a national week of action. At least two in three community workers are underclassified meaning they are not earning a salary that reflects their duties, skills, experience and qualifications.  The issue is emerging as a key … Continued

Frontline workers rally for pay rises

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Community and disability services workers across NSW are gearing up to rally for fairer pay and career growth as part of a national week of action (Nov 4-10).   At least two in three community workers are underclassified meaning they are not earning a salary that reflects their duties, skills, experience and qualifications.    The … Continued

LAUNCESTON BUS DRIVERS TO STOP WORK FOR ONE HOUR TOMORROW

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Bus drivers will step up their industrial actions on the Metro Tasmania network from tomorrow, with a one-hour work stoppage to affect services in Launceston TOMORROW (Thursday 24 October). Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Tasmania Secretary Byron Cubit said Launceston bus drivers would stop work for one hour between 1.03pm and 2.03pm, bringing lunch … Continued