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The CFMEU is considering launching a High Court challenge over the dismissal of two former officials who broke union rules. The Federal Court on Wednesday rejected the CFMEU’s appeal to a ruling that found Andrew Quirk and Brian Miller should not have been dismissed from the union. The CFMEU argued the two men … Continued
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Sexual harassment in higher education workplaces has jumped more than 52%, according to the shocking results of a new staff survey. The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has today released the preliminary findings of its 2023 survey on sexual harassment, sexism, and gender-based bias in higher education. More than 2000 people participated in … Continued
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The Downer Group must backtrack on plans to outsource the work of 31 electricians and plumbers from the Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera and RAAF Base Amberley this Friday, a move directly at odds with the Government’s Closing Loopholes legislation. Downer intends to slash its permanently employed in-house workforce from 47 tradespeople to only 16 … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT Hundreds of paramedics will attend a mass meeting at Sydney Trades Hall from 2pm Tuesday, ramping up their campaign for professional recognition and pay. Sydney MP Alex Greenwich will take delivery of a petition with more than 10,000 signatures demanding the Government urgently adopt professional pay rates. The skills and value of paramedics has skyrocketed over the past decade as they have taken … Continued
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***Media Alert****Picture/filming opportunity Trade unionists will be joined by leading ‘Yes’ campaigner, Thomas Mayo, for a phone bank campaign session. Media are invited to attend to shoot footage of the campaigning. What: trade union phone canvassing for ‘Yes’Where: Sydney Trades Hall, 377-383 Sussex Street, Sydney When: 1730 todayContact: Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229032
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The National Tertiary Education Union will proceed with a multi-million dollar wage theft claim against Monash University in Federal Court, after the university’s second attempt to dodge repaying staff in the Fair Work Commission failed. A Full Bench of the Commission on Thursday rejected Monash’s appeal against Deputy President Bell’s decision in June, which … Continued
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Australia’s energy transition will fail unless the federal government aggressively trains more electricians, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has warned, as a major new report points to the immense scale of the challenge. The ETU has pointed to a severe skills shortfall that poses a major threat to the nation’s climate goals. Australia needs an … Continued
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The CFMEU has declared Jacinta Allan will be a Victorian Premier that continues to play a crucial role in the construction industry. CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said Ms Allan had been an advocate for workers throughout her political career. “Jacinta Allan has shown all the right signs she will be an excellent premier who … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has welcomed the Fair Work Ombudsman launching legal action against UNSW over the latest wage theft scandal to hit universities. The Ombudsman alleges UNSW breached the Fair Work Act between 2017 and 2022 by failing to pay staff wages at least monthly for all hours worked. In the … Continued
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Sydney Water workers will vote this week on whether to take industrial action as management continues to refuse to negotiate with them on a fair deal on conditions and pay. From today, Australian Services Union members will vote in a protected action ballot on a suite of measures including ongoing work stoppages up to 72 … Continued
