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Recent Media Releases
Industrial disputes continue to fall under Fair Work Act, proving employer groups wrong
June 2, 2011
New figures on the level of industrial disputes released today reveal claims by employer groups are simply incorrect.
Fair Work decision reinforces rights of workers to seek better pay and conditions
June 1, 2011
A decision today by the industrial umpire to allow workers to keep their right to protected industrial action when an employer refuses to bargain with them is a win for Australian workers.
Community leaders join call for carbon price
May 30, 2011
Over 140 Australian leaders and community groups have thrown their support behind Australia saying “yes” to cutting carbon pollution and “yes” to a clean energy economy.
Patrick’s secret plan for war on the waterfront will sabotage national economy
May 24, 2011
Patrick Stevedores’ hardline refusal to negotiate fairly with its workforce will shut down Australia’s shipping terminals and sabotage the Australian economy.
Report confirms fast action on climate is needed to create jobs, drive economy
May 23, 2011
The Climate Change Commission’s new report into the effects of global warming quells any doubt about the urgent need to set a price on pollution.
Fairfax cuts a risk to quality Australian journalism
May 19, 2011
Fairfax’s latest round of job cuts are an unequivocal risk to the future of quality Australian journalism and another example of big business stamping on the rights of workers.
Australian unions condemn latest attack on Fijian workers’ rights by military dictatorship
May 19, 2011
Australian unions are gravely concerned about reports of a fresh round of attacks on the rights of workers in Fiji, including new restrictions on freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Higher apprentice wages essential to maintain a skilled Australian workforce
May 17, 2011
Training wages should be increased to ensure apprentices can meet their living costs and Australia continues to have a skilled workforce.
Decent rise to minimum wage is needed to ease growing cost of living pressures
May 17, 2011
Australian households are feeling the pinch of sharply rising cost of living pressures, according to new official data which bolsters the case for a decent increase to award minimum wages.
Women finally a step closer to equal pay after landmark test case ruling
May 16, 2011
Women who have been traditionally underpaid are a step closer to achieving wage justice thanks to Fair Work Australia’s landmark recognition of the need for equal pay for the nation’s social and community sector workers.
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