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Educators launch first Multi-Employer Bargain in Australia
2 days ago
WHEN: 10 am Tuesday 6 June 2023
WHERE: Fair Work Commission, 11 Exhibition St, Melbourne
WHAT: Today United Workers Union members in early education are making an application to commence Multi-Employer Bargaining in…
GREATER VISA PROTECTIONS FOR MIGRANT WORKERS WELCOMED
3 days ago
A proposed package of measures from the Albanese Government aims to address the widespread wage theft and exploitation of workers on temporary visas. Today Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles committed…
MEASURES TO ADDRESS AGED CARE STAFFING WELCOMED
May 15, 2023
What: Media event and pic fac
Where: Curtin Heritage Living, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA 6011
When: Monday 15 May at 9:15 am
Who: Immigration Minister Hon Andrew Giles MP, UWU Aged Care Director Carolyn Smith and aged care workers
Contact: Ash…
Hospital and health care supplier workers walk-off amid pay and redundancy dispute
May 15, 2023
What: Media conference at distribution centre strike
Where: Onelink, 81 Byron Rd, Yennora NSW 2161
When: Monday 15 May at 10:30 am
Who: UWU spokesperson and striking workers
Contact: Jess Flood: 0424 530 019
United Workers Union (UWU) members at a Western Sydney…