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Media release | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 The Australian Workers’ Union has tonight strongly endorsed the Albanese Government’s second budget, which the union has characterised as relief for Australian workers today and an exciting future for Australian workers tomorrow. “This forward-looking and compassionate Labor budget is a breath of fresh air compared to the sloppy, … Continued
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Media release | Wednesday 1 May, 2024 The derailment of a TasRail train at Westbury on Monday has again highlighted the need for a zero-tolerance approach to level crossing safety in Australia. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Tasmanian Branch Secretary Byron Cubit today said it was extremely lucky that no-one was physically hurt when … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for major changes to university governance after Swinburne admitted $2.85 million in wage theft from staff. Swinburne University staff were underpaid $2.6 million, while employees at the part-privately owned Swinburne College are owed $250,000. The underpayments, which the university reported to the Fair Work Ombudsman, … Continued
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*** MEDIA ALERT **** What: National Tertiary Education Union members, other staff members, students, and community members will protest at FedUni’s major Victorian campuses next week, calling on the Vice Chancellor to stop the devastating cuts proposed for the university. Who: NTEU Federation University Branch President Mathew Abbott, union members, students, and community … Continued
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The Electrical Trades Union has called for a detailed plan to reverse the decline of apprenticeship commencements and completions, amid concern about the choice of organisations to deliver important support services. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Services, to be rolled out from July 1, is meant to deliver strengthened support for apprentices who are at … Continued
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Media release | Tuesday 23 April, 2024 South Australian rail workers will suspend their current overtime ban on ANZAC Day (Thursday, 25 April) out of respect for veterans and their families. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) SA/NT Secretary Darren Phillips today said rail workers wanted to ensure all South Australians could attend ANZAC Day … Continued
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Media release | Friday 19 April, 2024 Adelaide rail workers have notified rail operator Keolis Downer Adelaide (KDA) that they will stop work for 24 hours on Thursday 2 May. The planned industrial action is a direct result of KDA’s failure to finalise a fair and reasonable Enterprise Agreement with their employees. If it goes … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has called for a national overhaul of university governance after James Cook University admitted to further wage theft. James Cook University is conducting a new review after identifying “historical compliance concerns” with casual staff payments. Early indications are that more than 7,500 current and previous staff are affected, … Continued
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Tuesday 16 April, 2024 Adelaide Metro rail workers will take industrial action again tomorrow in pursuit of a fair and reasonable pay deal from private rail operator Keolis Downer Adelaide (KDA). Workers will stop work for two hours tomorrow (Wednesday 17 April) between 4 pm to 6 pm. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) SA/NT … Continued
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The CFMEU has expressed serious concerns over the appointment of someone closely linked to the Robodebt scandal to a critical ACT public service role. Lisa Carmody has been appointed deputy director of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD). CFMEU ACT has backed the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), which first raised … Continued
