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The CFMEU is shocked and appalled to learn through the media, rather than direct communications from the Federal Government or the Administrator, that 270 officials have been terminated. These officials are hard working, committed trade union leaders, whose only motivation was to further the conditions of thousands of CFMEU members. They are proud of having … Continued
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The CFMEU is shocked and appalled to learn through the media, rather than direct communications from the Federal Government or the Administrator, that 270 officials have been terminated. These officials are hard working, committed trade union leaders, whose only motivation was to further the conditions of thousands of CFMEU members. They are proud of having … Continued
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National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members at La Trobe University will ramp up pressure on chancellor and former Victorian premier John Brumby over a damaging plan to cut courses and jobs. Union members will protest outside a conference Mr Brumby is speaking at on Thursday, distributing information explaining the consequences of major restructures and policy … Continued
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A collision between a cement train and a tractor at Spreyton yesterday has once again exposed the dire need for level crossing upgrades on Tasmania’s rail network. RTBU Tasmania Branch Secretary Byron Cubit said there had been three collisions and an alarming spike in near misses at level crossings on the Tasmanian rail network this year already. “It … Continued
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Disability support workers are demanding the National Disability Insurance Agency take responsibility and immediately crackdown on dodgy providers who rip them off. The Australian Services Union estimates that up to 10 per cent of NDIS providers are underpaying their support workers by classifying them at lower award rates, and pocketing the difference of up to … Continued
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Disability support workers are demanding the National Disability Insurance Agency take responsibility and immediately crackdown on dodgy providers who rip them off. The Australian Services Union estimates that up to one in ten NDIS providers are underpaying their support workers by classifying them at lower award rates, and pocketing the difference of up to … Continued
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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
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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
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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
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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
