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Recent Media Releases
Workplace victims groups join with unions in call for stronger health and safety laws
September 17, 2009
Family members of people who have died at work have joined with unions to lobby the Federal Government over new health and safety laws.
Don’t drop the ball on corporate reform and regulation of executive pay: unions
September 15, 2009
One year after the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers and the onset of the Global Financial Crisis, governments must not drop the ball on business regulation to prevent financial mismanagement and corporate excess.
Fewer hours and falling employment show stimulus spending must be maintained
September 10, 2009
The loss in August of 7000 full-time jobs a week and an increase in underemployment show that it is too early to begin winding back efforts to support the Australian economy.
Senate report confirms need to abolish coercive powers in building and construction industry
September 10, 2009
Unions have welcomed the recognition by a Senate committee today that there is no place for coercive powers in any workplace and that all workers should be subject to the same laws.
Lack of jobs and cuts to hours mean more families are in financial distress: unions
September 8, 2009
Reports of growing financial stress among working families highlights the need to do more to address rising unemployment and underemployment.
Unions will pursue new legal avenue to ensure workers are not worse off from award changes
September 3, 2009
Workers who are adversely affected by the introduction of modern awards will be able to pursue ‘take home pay orders’ to ensure they are not worse off under the changes.
Workers send powerful safety message at nation-wide rallies
September 1, 2009
A strong turnout at rallies around the country sends a message that workers will not back down in their push for stronger national health and safety laws.
Modern award system must leave no workers worse off, say unions
August 28, 2009
Unions will seek to ensure that no workers are left worse off as a result of the latest variations to modern awards requested by the Federal Government.
Australian women are underemployed and underpaid, warns major new report
August 24, 2009
High levels of underemployment and chronic low pay for Australian women are set to worsen as a result of the global recession warns a major new report to be released today.
Cochlear workers vote for new collective agreement; time for company to negotiate
August 20, 2009
Bionic ear manufacturer Cochlear should immediately begin bargaining with unions following a clear vote by employees in favour of a union collective agreement.
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