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The Construction, Forestry, Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has expressed its deepest condolences over the loss of Victorian Senator Linda White. CFMEU Construction and General Division National Secretary Zach Smith paid tribute to her incredible achievements. “The CFMEU expresses its deepest sympathies to Linda’s family, friends and comrades across the labour movement,” he said. “Linda was … Continued
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The Annual General Meeting of Unions NSW has resolved to push for a phased reduction in poker machine numbers over the next five years to bring the state closer to the number of pokies per head of population in Queensland and Victoria. A motion passed at last night’s AGM calls for NSW to reduce … Continued
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Media release | Thursday, 29 February 2024 Rail workers will be seeking mandatory safety cameras at level crossings, and increased penalties for drivers who cross in front of a train, at next week’s national level crossing safety summit. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Assistant National Secretary Shayne Kummerfeld has spoken with South Australian Transport … Continued
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The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) said today that South32’s announcement it had found a buyer for its Illawarra coal mines could be good news for secure jobs in the region. MEU South West District Secretary Andy Davey said workers at Appin and Dendrobium were informed this morning of the sale. “People will be feeling … Continued
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Media release | Thursday, 29 February 2024 The Labor Party’s commitment to improving the pay and conditions of Metro workers, recruiting more drivers, and criminalising the abuse of public transport workers will create a stronger public transport network for all Tasmanians. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Tasmania Branch Secretary Byron Cubit today said Labor … Continued
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Mining and Energy Union and international representatives to address media in Cairns on Wednesday 28 February at 10:30am. The Mining and Energy Union Queensland District has organised a Global Health and Safety Conference that will bring together international representatives for a weeklong congress about the prevalence of respiratory disease in the mining industry. The Conference … Continued
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Electricians and trades staff who keep Parliament House up and running will walk off the job for 24 hours on Monday over poor pay. Members from the Electrical Trades Union, Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union and CFMEU will demand fairer wages at a rally on the front lawns as both Houses sit. ETU NSW & ACT … Continued
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Unions NSW endorses a recommendation to transform SafeWork into a standalone regulator following a 12-month inquiry led by former judge Robert McDougall KC. “We endorse the government’s ongoing efforts to reform and rebuild a broken system,” Unions NSW Secretary, Mark Morey said. “Transforming SafeWork into an independent statutory corporation is an important step. … Continued
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Apprenticeship review must focus on mentoring, wages to lift abysmal completion rate The Federal Government’s review of apprenticeships must consider how rock bottom wages and the complete absence of industry based mentoring contribute to four in ten electricians not completing their training, jeopardising the clean energy transition. Australia needs an additional 32,000 electricians by 2030, … Continued
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Unions NSW, a long time campaigner against migrant exploitation, has declared the passage of a suite of reforms through the Senate as a massive step forward for justice and fairness. The reforms repeal the criminal offence of working in breach of visa conditions, and confirm that workplace protections apply to all workers in Australia, … Continued
