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Recent Media Releases
Unions press for wage rise for low paid as research shows most Australians support more wealth equality
May 15, 2011
New research showing Australians strongly favour a more equal distribution of wealth bolsters the case for a $28 a week wage rise for the nation’s lowest paid workers.
Challenging times for Australian workers makes union membership more important than ever
May 6, 2011
A big increase in private sector employees has been paralleled by union membership numbers during the 12 months to August last year, new figures show.
Low-paid workers win access to bargaining system, but legislation still needs improvement
May 5, 2011
Low-paid award workers have a platform to improve their wages and conditions following an historic decision by the industrial tribunal.
But the decision also highlights shortcomings in the legislation that must be improved.
JobWatch closure would be a devastating blow to vulnerable Victorian workers
May 5, 2011
The Victorian Government must reconsider its decision to discontinue funding to Australia’s only service providing free advice and legal representation on workplace issues.
Historic national workers ‘census’ to help shape future of Australian workforce
May 2, 2011
Workers around Australia will have a say in shaping a better future for Australia’s workforce and their families by taking part in the largest ever national survey of workers which opens today.
Financial reforms a welcome step towards creating income security in retirement
April 28, 2011
Long-awaited reforms to financial advice will go a long way to securing more adequate income in retirement for working Australians.
Business push to water down OHS laws would jeopardise workers’ safety
April 28, 2011
International Workers’ Memorial Day is a solemn reminder why Australia’s workplace health and safety laws must not be weakened simply to appease employers.
Get serious about job security, workers tell Qantas
April 21, 2011
Qantas must show greater respect towards its loyal and dedicated workforce by providing commitments not to outsource or send jobs overseas, or set up dodgy corporate structures to evade its obligations.
New OHS regulations must make protecting workers the priority, not business profits
April 13, 2011
Workplace safety is at risk from a business push to water down new OHS regulations.
New Victorian anti-bullying laws welcome but employers cannot shirk responsibility
April 5, 2011
New penalties for workplace bullying to be introduced by the Victorian Government are welcome but employers must be accountable for providing safe workplaces in which bullying does not occur in the first place.
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