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Myanmar human rights abuses can be stopped � here�s how [Australian Unions] 2023-02-01

Historic day as Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave to come into force [ACTU] 2023-01-31

NTEU supports Invasion Day rallies across the country [NTEU] 2023-01-24

ANMF Welcomes Medicare Reforms [ANMF] 2023-01-24

If you haven’t joined a union, it’s time you paid to benefit from union deals [The Conversation] 2023-01-23

Softening labour market shows need for further action on secure jobs [ACTU] 2023-01-20

Union membership in Australia hits a new low of 12.5% - but it can be turned around [Labour Law Down Under] 2023-01-17

New year, new protections for job hunters [Australian Unions] 2023-01-13

Queensland Qld hospo empire ordered to reimburse hundreds of underpaid employees [The Australian] 2023-01-12

The disgusting problem women tradies face on-site [Australian Unions] 2023-01-12

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Western Australia Police Union calls for specific ramming law after Lake Clifton incident 2023-02-01 [The Wave]

Virgin staff call pay offer ‘insulting’ as airline rejigs team to prepare for possible re-listing 2023-02-01 [Asian Aviation]

Workers In Australia Will Now Receive 10 Days Paid Family And Domestic Violence Leave 2023-02-01 [Women's Health]

Workplace reforms back on agenda when parliament returns next week, Tony Burke says 2023-02-01 [The Guardian]

Australia Myanmar human rights abuses can be stopped � here�s how 2023-02-01 [Australian Unions]

Australia Unions welcome new government sanctions two years on from Myanmar military coup 2023-02-01 [ACTU]

National Cultural Policy is a big step forward for the sector 2023-01-31 [MEAA]

Seven months of negotiations and Virgin Australia still not playing fair, it’s time for action 2023-01-31 [ASU]

Historic day as Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave to come into force 2023-01-31 [ACTU]

Hospitality giant accused of going to shocking lengths to avoid paying casuals penalty rates 2023-01-31 [The Guardian]

Federal government to intervene in transport union’s high court fight against Qantas 2023-01-31 [The Guardian]

Thousands of Crown Resorts workers receive pay increase after union negotiations successful 2023-01-31 [Asia Gaming Brief]

Woodside ordered to bargain with unions on pay deal 2023-01-31 [Reuters]

200 new QAS paramedics a much-needed boost 2023-01-30 [UWU]

Queensland QEII Staff win Yossi Berger Safety Award 2023-01-30 [AWU]

Explainer: Minimum Medical Standards and Heat Policy 2023-01-30 [PFA]

My MEAA story: Jana Castillo 2023-01-30 [MEAA]

Transforming education 2023-01-30 [AEU]

Australian ballkid secrets you should know (even if you don’t watch tennis) 2023-01-30 [Australian Unions]

Queensland Bus Drivers To Strike Across Gold Coast & Tweed For 24 Hours 2023-01-30 [Triple M]

Queensland Over 1,000 Frontline Healthcare Workers To Be Recruited Across Queensland 2023-01-30 [Triple M]

‘The pay does suck’: Why it’s so hard to get a childcare spot 2023-01-30 [WA Today]

You wouldn’t steal from your workmate: will unions’ bargaining levy push succeed? 2023-01-30 [The Morning Herald]

Australia Sailors on abandoned ship Yangtze Fortune in limbo while anchored on Victorian coast 2023-01-29 [abc]

Western Australia COVID-19 cements new wave of online activism for issues including climate, racism, fair pay and LGBTIQA+ advocacy 2023-01-27 [abc]

New South Wales Parklea Prison strike: Officers share stories of abuse, assault, and safety fears 2023-01-27 [news]

Western Australia Voice Yes Briefing 2023-01-24 [UnionsWA]

NTEU supports Invasion Day rallies across the country 2023-01-24 [NTEU]

Optus retail bargaining: A bargaining claim that reflects your views 2023-01-24 [CWU]

ANMF Welcomes Medicare Reforms 2023-01-24 [ANMF]

The time is now 2023-01-24 [AEU]

If you haven’t joined a union, it’s time you paid to benefit from union deals 2023-01-23 [The Conversation]

The Uber Files 2023-01-22 [Australian Unions]

Australia Unpaid seafarers rescued after months stuck on abandoned cattle ship 2023-01-21 [The Age]

Aviation workers under immense pressure must be prioritised as Virgin considers IPO 2023-01-20 [TWU]

Inpex fight wins AWU Campaign of the Year 2023-01-20 [AWU]

AWU backs calls for carbon tariff to protect local industry 2023-01-20 [AWU]

The CBAMs and the Safeguard Mechanism: explained 2023-01-20 [AWU]

Softening labour market shows need for further action on secure jobs 2023-01-20 [ACTU]

Western Australia Top state unionists push ACTU on fees for non-members 2023-01-20 [WA Today]

Work rights and support during floods and heavy rains 2023-01-19 [Australian Unions]

How to deal with heatwaves at work 2023-01-19 [Australian Unions]

Ubisoft workers threaten strike 2023-01-18 [News]

Wharfie workers unite! Mural a vital symbol of shared history 2023-01-18 [Arts Hub]

My MEAA Story: Luke Plumb 2023-01-17 [MEAA]

Jobs and Skills Summit 2023-01-17 [AEU]

Union membership in Australia hits a new low of 12.5% - but it can be turned around 2023-01-17 [Labour Law Down Under]

Wage theft harms two thirds of workers. Here is how to check if that’s you. 2023-01-17 [Australian Unions]

Summer Series – Foodbank and the working poor 2023-01-17 [Australian Unions]

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