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Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances [ACTU] 2026-04-14

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive [AAP] 2026-04-14

Treat petrol station workers with respect [SDA] 2026-04-13

National cabinet must act to make public transport free for all Australians [RTBU] 2026-04-04

TWU and transport industry make emergency application to fast-track fuel relief to truck drivers and operators [TWU] 2026-04-04

ASU Declares Economic Emergency: RBA Rate Rises and Soaring Fuel Prices Pushing Household Budgets to the Brink [ASU] 2026-04-02

Federal public sector union considers asking for four-day work week trial [The Times] 2026-04-02

Unfair junior rates abolished! [Australian Unions] 2026-04-01

Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates for adult workers, with half a million young Australians to be paid more [The Guardian] 2026-03-31

ABC staff strike for the first time in 20 years [IFJ] 2026-03-27

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Workplace safety regulator investigating two suicides among NAB staff 2026-04-15 [The Morning Herald]

Unions seek higher vehicle allowance amid fuel price shocks 2026-04-15 [HRD]

Fair work set to make emergency order on transport fuel crisis 2026-04-14 [TWU]

ANMF seeks urgent increase in travel allowance to help manage soaring fuel costs 2026-04-14 [ANMF]

Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances 2026-04-14 [ACTU]

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive 2026-04-14 [AAP]

SDA calls for a 5% pay rise for millions of workers 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Union Win: Jaycar workers to receive millions in backpay 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Union Win: Chemist Warehouse Attempt to stop bargaining rejected by Commission 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Treat petrol station workers with respect 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Update for the class action against McDonald’s for workers who were denied their rest breaks 2026-04-13 [SDA]

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More consultation needed on costs website to avoid repeating mistakes 2026-04-10 [AMA]

Mineworkers Trust backs the next generation with 2026 scholarship winners announced 2026-04-10 [MEU]

Iran War ceasefire won't solve fuel crisis or supply chain failure 2026-04-09 [MUA]

Employers, unions clash in addressing fuel crisis 2026-04-09 [HRD]

‘Weeks away’: Truckers’ grim fuel warning 2026-04-07 [Newswire]

BAE joins push to boost women in defence manufacturing 2026-04-07 [Iindustry Update]

Chemist Warehouse forced to bargain with workers seeking better pay after losing legal battle: ‘Huge win’ 2026-04-07 [Yahoo]

Petrol station workers abused and in-store profits fall as operators deal with Middle East fuel crisis 2026-04-06 [ABC]

AMA welcomes legislation ending genetic discrimination in life insurance 2026-04-04 [AMA]

Gambling ad reforms fall short of protecting Australians from harm 2026-04-04 [AMA]

PFA launches Green Football Month to build on Our Green Games and The Great Save 2026-04-04 [PFA]

Matildas quartet named in FIFPRO Asia/Oceania Women’s Asian Cup Team of the Tournament 2026-04-04 [PFA]

National cabinet must act to make public transport free for all Australians 2026-04-04 [RTBU]

TWU and transport industry make emergency application to fast-track fuel relief to truck drivers and operators 2026-04-04 [TWU]

Safety shouldn’t stop at the shore: closing the gaps in our offshore safety laws 2026-04-04 [ETU]

2025 Apprentice of the Year Award Ceremony 2026-04-04 [ETU]

IWD 2026 2026-04-04 [ETU]

Why unions are demanding more holiday entitlements for workers 2026-04-03 [3aw]

Uber Eats workers keep riding in Australia's hazardous air with little support 2026-04-03 [Mashable]

Fuel crisis caused by 'just in time' supply chains and deliberate offshoring of refineries and shipping 2026-04-02 [MUA]

ASU Declares Economic Emergency: RBA Rate Rises and Soaring Fuel Prices Pushing Household Budgets to the Brink 2026-04-02 [ASU]

Calls for financial relief for nurses and midwives struggling with cost-of-living pressures 2026-04-02 [ANMF]

Unions call for immediate powers to crack down on supermarket price gouging & increases to workers’ fuel allowances 2026-04-02 [ACTU]

Federal public sector union considers asking for four-day work week trial 2026-04-02 [The Times]

Australia doubles PALM scheme training support, boosting skills for 31,000 Pacific workers 2026-04-02 [Visa HQ]

Eggsplainer: your pay this Easter 2026-04-02 [Australian Unions]

Unfair junior rates abolished! 2026-04-01 [Australian Unions]

Australia to phase out discounted junior wages for young workers 2026-03-31 [9 News]

Fair Work Commission abolishes junior pay rates for young adult employees 2026-03-31 [ABC]

National migrant worker scheme uncovers 'shocking' exploitation in first year of operation 2026-03-31 [ABC]

ABC and unions inch closer towards final pay deal 2026-03-31 [AAP]

Half a million workers affected as FWC ends age-based pay disparity 2026-03-31 [HRD]

National survey exposes safety crisis in offshore oil and gas 2026-03-31 [ACTU]

Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates for adult workers, with half a million young Australians to be paid more 2026-03-31 [The Guardian]

ABC proposes new pay offer to staff after 24-hour strike 2026-03-31 [ABC News]

ABC staff consider seven-day federal budget strike as pay talks continue 2026-03-30 [The Age]

DXC Technology employees to take industrial action over pay rise dispute 2026-03-30 [CRN]

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