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New South Wales University of Sydney staff to strike as union clash over AI and job security deepens

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New South Wales University of Sydney staff to strike as union clash over AI and job security deepens [News.com.au] 31-08-2026


New South Wales Bunnings launches extraordinary attack on South Australian workers’ bargaining rights [SDA] 30-08-2026


New South Wales MUA stands with RAFFWU and workers’ right to organise [MUA] 29-08-2026


New South Wales Monash report on misogyny in schools highlights systemic issues [AEU] 28-08-2026


New South Wales Housing reform for workers, by workers [Australian Unions] 25-08-2026



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Why declining productivity and rising inequality won't be met with bold reform 2026-08-31 [ABC]

New South Wales University of Sydney staff to strike as union clash over AI and job security deepens 2026-08-31 [News.com.au]

Qantas Airways ground crews vote to strike over 'rock bottom' pay 2026-08-31 [Reuters]

New South Wales Advice regarding industrial action next week 2026-08-30 [PSA]

New South Wales Pokies package will reduce harm 2026-08-30 [Unions NSW]

South Australia Unions call for stolen statue of suffragist and union leader Mary Lee to be restored 2026-08-30 [SA Unions]

Sex workers belong in every part of our communities, including our churches 2026-08-30 [Scarlet Alliance]

FWC rejects delay to adult pay for over 18s 2026-08-30 [SDA]

Victoria SDA WIN: Workplace Protection Orders Pass Victorian Parliament 2026-08-30 [SDA]

South Australia Bunnings launches extraordinary attack on South Australian workers’ bargaining rights 2026-08-30 [SDA]

Victoria Eight-year probe finds no corruption in United Firefighters Union 2026-08-30 [Green Left Weekly]

Victoria Uni of Melb NTEU strike for sick leave for casuals, safe workloads 2026-08-30 [Green Left Weekly]

Nominees announced for the 2026 Austraffic PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year Awards 2026-08-30 [PFA]

Pacific Seasonal workers warned over contracts 2026-08-30 [FBC]

Portable Long Service Benefits That Move With You 2026-08-29 [HACSU]

Virgin’s bumper profits must deliver fairer rosters and more secure jobs 2026-08-29 [TWU]

Victoria MUA stands with RAFFWU and workers’ right to organise 2026-08-29 [MUA]

Queensland Ferry workers strike as RiverCity Ferries puts profits ahead of safety 2026-08-29 [MUA]

ASU wins historic right to request work from home, vows to keep fighting 2026-08-29 [ASU]

Unions win vehicle allowance increase for aged care and community workers 2026-08-29 [ANMF]

FSU submission: Ending violence against women and children 2026-08-29 [FSU]

Unions win vehicle allowance increase 2026-08-29 [ACTU]

Thousands of FedEx workers to strike today as company says it will lock workers out 2026-08-28 [TWU]

Monash report on misogyny in schools highlights systemic issues 2026-08-28 [AEU]

National survey highlights scale of sexism and misogyny in schools 2026-08-28 [Education Matters]

Queensland Brisbane's CityCat services halted for full day as union strikes against RiverCity Ferries 2026-08-28 [News 24]

Jetstar airport workers to vote on industrial action 2026-08-28 [Australian Aviation]

Queensland Ferry workers strike as RiverCity Ferries puts profits ahead of safety 2026-08-28 [MUA]

Attacks on super put Australian retirements at risk 2026-08-28 [IEU]

The secret Aussie robot plans causing a worker backlash 2026-08-28 [News.com.au]

Qantas slammed for short-term profits as US-Iran war hits earnings 2026-08-27 [NT News]

New Zealand Pacific workers raise labour concerns 2026-08-27 [FBC]

Supermarket supply chains face scrutiny over sham contracting 2026-08-26 [Prime Mover]

Queensland Youth detention workers strike over overcrowding 2026-08-26 [The Mandarin]

Western Australia Port Hedland unions place wage deal counterproposal to BHP ahead of September 8 talks 2026-08-26 [Mining.com]

New Zealand Pacific workers’ complaints put labour mobility protections under scrutiny 2026-08-26 [PMN]

Victoria Coles reveal 85 per cent surge in verbal, physical attacks on Victorian staff in two years 2026-08-25 [News 24]

Victoria Labor heads for crushing defeat in Victorian parliament as Greens, Australian Jewish Association team up to condemn ‘divisive’ unions bill 2026-08-25 [News 24]

Housing reform for workers, by workers 2026-08-25 [Australian Unions]

FedEx Faces Strike: Transport Workers Protest 2026-08-25 [TWU]

Western Australia Port Hedland unions place wage deal counterproposal to BHP ahead of September 8 talks 2026-08-25 [Mining Weekly]

FedEx workers to stop work to demand job security protections 2026-08-25 [HRD]

New Zealand Wage growth is higher in Australia. Could this regulatory fix help Kiwi workers catch up? 2026-08-25 [The Conversation]

Sex workers and adult entertainment workers deserve to be safe at work 2026-08-24 [Scarlet Alliance]

Bargaining is officially back on the menu at McDonald’s nationwide 2026-08-24 [SDA]

Higher wages and better hours locked in at Priceline Retail 2026-08-24 [SDA]

Provider registration only half the job on NDIS reform 2026-08-24 [HSU]

New South Wales Workers at Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) take action 2026-08-24 [MUA]

Time to delivery a better pay rise for ACTPS Sonographers 2026-08-24 [CPSU]

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