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The NSW Teachers Federation has strongly endorsed a NSW parliamentary committee’s recognition that crushing workloads are leading to more psychological injuries, as part of recommendations to conduct a forensic investigation into stress-related psychological injuries in education. The recommendation is among 18 produced by the NSW Legislative Council Standing Committee on Law and Justice in … Continued
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More than 97,000 university staff have suffered a collective $159 million in wage theft, according to a new National Tertiary Education Union analysis. The NTEU’s second Wage Theft Report has revealed the shocking depth of systemic underpayments in Australian universities. The analysis of 55 incidents of wage theft across 32 institutions reveals $158,711,178 … Continued
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The Construction, Forestry, Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has paid tribute to Labor MP Peta Dunkley who has died, aged 50. Ms Murphy died at home on Monday after a brave battle with breast cancer. CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said the Member for Dunkley had been a champion for workers. “This is … Continued
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The Mining and Energy Union is registered with the Fair Work Commission as a standalone trade union effective today, formalising the withdrawal of the Mining and Energy Division from the Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU). MEU General President Tony Maher said it was a historic day for the union, which delivered on … Continued
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There’s greater hope NSW’s essential workforce shortages will improve now that the wages cap has finally been axed, unions say. The NSW Parliament has passed legislation to remove the powers that have allowed Coalition governments to cap the wages of public sector workers. The Parliament has also passed other important measures including allowing … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT HSU NSW and paramedics doorstop Doorstop ahead of debate of a petition in parliament demanding paramedics receive the resourcing and recognition they deserve. WHO: Paramedics will join HSU NSW Secretary Gerard Hayes WHEN: 12pm, Thursday 23 November WHERE: Back of NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street Media contact: Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229 032
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Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Ukrainian medic and advocate Yulia ‘Taira’ Paievska will receive a hero’s welcome when she addresses HSU paramedic delegates, Health Minister Ryan Park and Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko in Sydney on Wednesday. “We are incredibly excited and humbled to meet and learn from Taira while she is in Australia,” HSU … Continued
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Ukrainian medic and advocate Yulia ‘Taira’ Paievska will receive a hero’s welcome when she addresses HSU paramedic delegates, Health Minister Ryan Park and Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko in Sydney on Wednesday. “We are incredibly excited and humbled to meet and learn from Taira while she is in Australia,” HSU NSW Secretary Gerard Hayes … Continued
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Today, the collective heart of the nation’s police is broken and, right now, it feels broken beyond repair. A shooting incident on a Bordertown property at 11:20 last night has left one of our members, Jason Doig, dead and another, Michael Hutchinson, with gunshot wounds. An armed 26-year-old man confronted police who returned fire. That … Continued
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Quotes Attributable to Stewart Little, PSA General Secretary: “The PSA welcomes the verdict. We have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with our member since day one and we welcome the end to what has been a deeply harrowing experience for him,” says Mr Stewart Little. “The PSA has nothing but sympathy for the deceased and his family. However, … Continued
