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CRISIS PACKAGE NEEDED FOR 800 FARM WORKERS FACING LOCKDOWN IN SA
September 26, 2024
The United Workers Union (UWU) is calling for immediate Federal Government income support and job assistance for close to 800 tomato farm workers in South Australia, who are at risk of being stood…
QLD HOLIDAY DESTINATION AIRPORTS TO CLOSE DOWN
September 25, 2024
Air travel from holiday destinations Cairns and Mackay is expected to be disrupted this Friday as security screening officers take strike action.
The security screeners are seeking wage parity with their colleagues at Brisbane,…
ACT GOVERNMENT TO INSOURCE HOSPITAL CLEANERS AND CATERERS
September 25, 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the government has announced the insourcing of hospital cleaners and caterers, a decision that has been warmly welcomed by the Union representing these essential workers.
Today ACT Labor has committed…
STATEMENT ON UNFOUNDED ALLEGATIONS AGAINST UWU
September 24, 2024
Statement attributable to Jo Schofield, National President, United Workers Union:
Complaints of inappropriate behaviour at United Workers Union are comprehensively investigated, and disciplinary consequences imposed where claims are substantiated. This includes with respect to…