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CPSU alarmed by ACT Government appointment 2024-04-16 [CPSU]

Parliament House sparkies pull the plug on short APS pay deal 2024-02-27 [The Mandarin]

Union says new commissioner will 'definitely' solve problems in ACT's emergency services 2024-02-17 [PS News]

Unions representing ACT Health workers call for one-off cost of living payment 2023-12-08 [Riotact]

Health Professionals Seek Cost-of-Living Relief Pre-Xmas 2023-12-06 [CPSU/PA/HSU]

Fines in landmark wage theft case fail to reflect seriousness of abuses 2023-11-21 [UWU]

ACT government prepared to 'go it alone' in banning engineered stone if national agreement isn't reached 2023-11-12 [ABC]

ETU members march on Evoenergy headquarters to demand a better deal 2023-11-01 [ETU]

Electrical trades union continue action 2023-10-25 [The Times]

Industrial Action Escalates as Allied Health Professionals leave ACT 2023-10-21 [CPSU]

CPSU welcomes Clare Holland House Insourcing 2023-06-27 [CPSU]

NTEU Decides on a Half-Day Strike for Thursday, Bush Week 2023-06-23 [Woroni]

What happens when an EV catches fire? ACT firies say it's 'sobering' 2023-03-06 [Riotact]

Govt Pay Rises Can't Leave Workers Behind 2023-02-05 [CPSU]

Engineering Registration Bill Introduced 2022-12-04 [PA]

Paramedics and Transport Workers' Union call for better working conditions, rostering and support from Emergency Services Agency 2022-11-25 [ABC]

Anti-poverty activists criticise Labor’s job summit 2022-09-29 [GreenLeft]

Voice recognition will replace health workers, union claims 2022-09-20 [Canberra Weekly]

A fair go for GSOs: workers take action in ACT 2022-08-20 [UWU]

Parliament staff demand urgent workplace changes to fix ‘toxic culture' 2021-03-27 [The New Daily]

Hundreds of Canberra teachers and nurses work as casuals — a number 'far beyond what is acceptable' 2019-11-07 [ABC]

‘Suck it up': Parliament staff claim bullying is rife and complaints ignored 2021-02-17 [The Morning Herald]

Union calls for recognition of ‘systematic bullying and sexual assault' in Australian parliament 2021-08-09 [The Guardian]

Government Climate Strategy Misses “Just Transition” 2019-09-16 [UnionsACT]

UnionsACT endorses “Students Climate Strike” 2019-09-16 [UnionsACT]

UnionsACT Statement to ‘Secure Local Jobs Bill' Assembly Inquiry 2018-09-14 [Unions ACT]

School cleaners celebrate success of ‘backsourcing' their jobs 2020-02-12 [UWU]

Incensed hospital cleaners protest 5¢ wage offer and moves to block lawful action 2020-10-30 [UWU]

Hard to Breathe: Canberran workers' rights, WHS and smoke 2020-02-15 [Unions ACT]

ACT government's commitment to ethical procurement welcomed 2021-12-10 [UWU]

UnionsACT supports ACT Govt's anti wage-theft laws 2019-08-22 [UnionsACT]

Casino Canberra Loses Fight Over Claims It Discriminated Against Employee 2022-04-19 [Casino]

'Extremely unfair' policy which saw Canberra nurses forced to take personal leave ahead of COVID leave overhauled 2022-01-20 [ABC]

Ruling ends worst case of worker abuse 2021-10-21 [UWU]

UnionsACT Gendered Violence in the Workplace Report 2021 2021-10-05 [UnionsACT]

Union calls for reversal of savage job cuts 2021-09-21 [UWU]

Union members working in federal parliament demand protection, respect at work 2021-03-25 [GLW]

Union members working in federal parliament demand protection, respect at work 2021-03-25 [Green Left Weekly]

Parliament house workers demand change 2021-03-25 [ACTU]

Garbage truck drivers strike: Inner-north suburbs affected as pay negotiations continue 2020-11-20 [The Times]

Calvary hospital cleaners ramp up fight for fair pay 2020-11-13 [UWU]

Garbage truck drivers' union accuses contractor of 'taking advantage of the pandemic' over pay dispute 2020-11-02 [The Times]

Canberra Airport guards stood down for Covid-19 questions 2020-10-19 [UWU]

Keep ACT Public Services in Public Hands 2020-09-26 [CPSU]

Massive win for union members 2020-09-08 [CPSU]

United Workers Union welcomes launch of Early Childhood Strategy for the ACT 2020-09-01 [UWU]

Now is the time for support for workers, not cuts 2020-07-23 [UnionsACT]

Casino Canberra misspends JobKeeper 2020-06-11 [UWU]

UnionsACT Statement on ACT Stimulus 2 Package 2020-04-03 [UnionsACT]

Jobkeeper wage subsidy leaves 26,000 Canberra workers without support 2020-04-03 [UnionsACT]

This month in labour history

This month in labour history

2-04-1874 Workers at Moonta Mines begin a two-week strike that successfully prevents their wages being cut by maangement. [more]

21-04-1856 A day long strike by Melbourne stonemasons wins the enforcement of the eight hour day. [more]

25-04-1856 A day-long strike by stonemasons led to the establishment of the 8-hour day. [more]