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NSW sheriffs walk off the job, crippling courthouses

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Thursday, 15 August 2024 Hundreds of sheriffs have walked off the job across NSW over a staffing crisis and poor pay, crippling the ability of courts to function. Thursday’s strike has crippled dozens of courts in regional NSW where sheriffs walked off the job for a full day. In Sydney, Public Service Association General Secretary … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** NSW sheriffs to strike for fair pay

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Thursday, 15 August 2024 Hundreds of NSW sheriffs will walk off the job across the state on Thursday over a staffing crisis and poor pay.  Media is invited to film workers walking off the job at the Downing Centre Local and District Court from 10am. The walk out is expected to cripple or shut dozens … Continued

Michael Greenfield Resigns from CFMEU NSW Effective Immediately

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Michael Greenfield today advised the CFMEU NSW Executive that he will step down as Assistant Secretary of the branch effective immediately. His decision comes in response to weeks of sensationalised media reporting and relentless government scrutiny, which has placed unbearable pressure on his family. Michael Greenfield said, “I have always maintained my innocence in relation … Continued

Federal police industrial action to disrupt Parliament House security

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Monday, 12 August 2024 The Australian Federal Police Association has warned parliamentarians about upcoming industrial action that will affect security at Parliament House. AFPA wrote to all Members of Parliament and Senators about Protected Industrial Action that would affect them and their staff, including: The removal of AFP appointees from key locations including Canberra Airport … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT*** Federal police industrial action to disrupt Parliament House security

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Monday, 12 August 2024 Australian Federal Police Association President Alex Caruana will hold a doorstop about industrial action that will affect security at Parliament House. Who: Australian Federal Police Association President Alex Caruana Where: Mural Hall, Australian Parliament HouseWhen: 10am Monday, 12 August 2024  What: The Australian Federal Police Association has written to all parliamentarians … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT*** Federal police industrial action to disrupt Parliament House security

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Monday, 12 August 2024 Australian Federal Police Association President Alex Caruana will hold a doorstop about industrial action that will affect security at Parliament House. Who: Australian Federal Police Association President Alex Caruana Where: Mural Hall, Australian Parliament HouseWhen: 10am Monday, 12 August 2024  What: The Australian Federal Police Association has written to all parliamentarians … Continued

Regional Victoria facing devastating TAFE job cuts

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More than 60 critical TAFE jobs in northern Victoria are set to be scrapped under a major restructure which would have devastating economic and social impacts. Regional Victoria’s largest vocational education provider Goulburn Ovens TAFE (GOTAFE) is planning to cut 61 professional staff in a proposed restructure that will directly impact a total of 117 … Continued

Universities’ outrageous job cut threat must be ruled out

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has labelled Universities Australia’s threat to 14,000 jobs a cruel and unfair attack on higher education staff. At a Senate inquiry on Tuesday, Universities Australia warned 14,000 staff could face job cuts under the federal government’s proposed changes to international student numbers. NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes said … Continued

La Trobe University’s job cuts plan sparks Open Day anger

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National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members at La Trobe University will launch a major protest during Bundoora Open Day over management’s plan to axe courses and slash jobs. NTEU members will attend Sunday’s Open Day in large numbers to distribute information about what the cuts will mean for students. La Trobe management’s plan would: Result … Continued

AWU strongly endorses green fuel investments

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REISSUE  Tuesday, 30 July 2024 The Australian Workers’ Union strongly endorses today’s MOU between IFM Investors, Ampol, and Graincorp to explore the establishment of low carbon fuel production in Australia, and is calling for swift action from government to back industry in.  This announcement comes as the government weighs up how to support the industry’s … Continued