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Unions welcome historic cost-of-living wage increase

2 Jun 2023 Today’s Fair Work Commission announcement of an 8.6% increase for those on the minimum wage and 5.75% for those on award wages will be welcome relief for the 2.67 million Australian workers directly affected.

Lowest paid workers need a lifeline as inflation up again

31 May 2023 Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics today show that after three months of steady decline, inflation has again jumped – to 6.8% in the 12 months to April 2023. Over the 12 months to March 2023, inflation rose by 6.3%, so today’s figures reveal a rise of 0.5%.

Time to close labour-hire loopholes and restore fairness

29 May 2023 Big business is outsourcing labour in Australia at rapidly rising rates, undermining wages, job security and conditions in all industries. The practice is rife in aviation, mining, manufacturing and transport, as well as hospitality, agriculture, meat processing, security and cleaning.

Industrial Foundations - Online

14 Jun 2022 This course provides the foundational knowledge required to work with the Australian industrial relations system. It covers how laws are made, employment relationships, how to read and understand legislation and develops participants' understanding of the ways unions involve members and strive to resolve workplace issues.

Workplace Union Leaders Delegates Intensive

14 Jun 2022 A course for experienced workplace representatives that builds on their leadership skills in working with members and employers. It covers advanced communication skills, negotiation and campaign skills, current economic and industrial debates and building workplace structures to effectively represent workers.

Core Skills for Delegates - Online

7 Jun 2022 This is a course for new employee representatives. It is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to become an effective workplace representative. It builds skills in representing workers, communicating with workers and employers and promoting co-operative workplace relations.

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Australian Unions @unionsaustralia

Australian Unions is made up of almost two million workers coming together to get things done. If you want to see… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Happy Weekend to everyone except big business lobbyists who wanted a real pay cut for minimum wage workers.
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Today's minimum wage increase is important for so many workers. The next step is to make sure we close the loophole… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

How the day ends. I’m so happy that 2.67mil workers & their families will get some relief with a pay rise on 1 July. This…
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Minimum and award wages will increase from July 1. Find out more: australianunions.org.au/campaigns/awr-… pic.twitter.com/TLKBSWPI90
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Michele O'Neil @MicheleONeilAU

The union movement has fought for and won increases in pay for 2.67 million Australian workers. Today’s announcement of…
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After a huge campaign by union members, one in four workers will now receive a significant pay increase from July 1… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Massive news - Following a campaign by union members around Australia, the Fair Work Commission have handed down th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a pay increase of 8.6% for min wage workers and 5.75% for award workers. This is…
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Here are the six things you need to know about how everyone benefits from fair pay rises > ausunions.io/ufJEL pic.twitter.com/F2N1kyyS3T
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

Today nearly 3million workers find out what pay rise they will get this year. ⁦@unionsaustralia⁩ have been fighting for a…
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Australia's low-paid workers need a survival increase. Read more: ausunions.io/ufJEM pic.twitter.com/LcqKd9Okxc
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

Truth 👇🏼
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Tomorrow is a really big day for workers - the Fair Work Commission will decide how much to increase the minimum an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Senator Nita Green @nitagreenqld

It’s always a good day to get a visit from workers, and when it’s about our Government’s Same Job, Same Pay it’s even bet…
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9News Melbourne @9NewsMelb

A historic moment in the fight for equal pay for women has been immortalised in bronze. A statue of trailblazer Zelda D'Ap…
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Clare O'Neil MP @ClareONeilMP

Good secure jobs and fair wages are fundamental to an economy that works for people, not the other way around. Great to…
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Shayne Neumann @ShayneNeumannMP

I met with union members today to hear their stories of labour hire loopholes used to drive down wages and conditions.…
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Senator Linda White @LindaWhiteAUS

Great to meet with @unionsaustralia delegates today to talk The Voice & industrial relations changes — did their members…

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