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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
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As part of a national week of action, dozens of students and workers will rally demanding the federal government end placement poverty. Students Against Placement Poverty is calling on the government to fully fund placements, make unpaid placements illegal, and update accreditation requirements to better recognise prior learning and professional experience. WHO: ASU NSW & … Continued
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Hundreds of electrical workers vital for the completion of essential renewable energy and power transmission projects will participate in major industrial action as Transgrid refuses to move on wages. On Friday, about 400 Electrical Trades Union members will strike for 24-hours, with dozens set to rally loudly outside of Transgrid’s Eastern Creek depot in western … Continued
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Media release | Thursday, 11 April 2024 The Australian Trucking Association should stop trying to blame trains for the failure of truck drivers to abide by road rules. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Assistant National Secretary Shayne Kummerfeld said the ATA’s call for flashing beacons and side-lights on trains to be made compulsory by … Continued
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Media alert | Thursday, 11 April 2024 Adelaide Metro rail workers will meet to discuss their campaign for better pay at Bonython Park today (Thursday 11 April). Workers will stop work for four hours today after their employer, Keolis Downer Adelaide (KDA), took legal action to prevent them from taking low-level industrial action which would … Continued
