After almost two weeks on strike, workers at Country Road Group will return to work today after securing an agreement that includes a substantial pay rise.
The mainly women workers from the Truganina warehouse…
MEDIA ALERT:
WORKERS ON STRIKE AGAINST UNSAFE, UNFAIR WORKPLACE
What: Workers go on strike protesting poor treatment by DIY and gardening essentials manufacturer Vinidex.
When: Workers on strike from 6am TODAY, May 20.
Who: Delegate Richard…
Statement attributable to Tim Kennedy, National Secretary, United Workers Union:
“Today’s announcement from Qenos that 150 good, secure jobs will go is a big loss for Melbourne’s West and all the families that will…
The Queensland Police Union President, Ian Leavers has come out today criticising the Queensland Ambulance Service.
United Workers Union National Ambulance Coordinator Fiona Scalon said: “Our ambulance members see themselves as the ambulance service…
In a win for Queensland’s emergency service workers, they no longer need to prove they developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while on the job.
The Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment…
Statement attributable to Jo Schofield, National President of the United Workers Union:
United Workers Union stands in solidarity with the students fighting for action on the climate crisis.
Climate justice is an issue for our…
The Morrison Government’s attempt to show a commitment to women in this Budget ultimately does not reach the women it’s supposed to benefit, the United Workers Union said today.
“If the Coalition was…
United Workers Union welcomes $100 million funding boost to tackle emergency department demand in Queensland.
Key elements of the funding include:
$39.6 million for additional beds, particularly in areas with the most…
The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work report on aged care funding reveals once again the terrible human cost paid for years of neglect, Carolyn Smith, Aged Care Director of United Workers Union,…
MEDIA ALERT
WHEN: TODAY 2 pm Friday 7 May 2021
WHERE: United Workers Union office – 38 Woods Street, Darwin (Level 2)
WHAT: St John Ambulance paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers and patient transport officers expose…
The United Workers Union (UWU) welcomes additional Federal money for early education but the Federal Government’s recent announcement offers no solution to a growing crisis in the sector.
“The Federal Government’s announcement of $1.7billion…
MEDIA ALERT
WHEN: TODAY 9:30 am Monday 3 May 2021
WHERE: Corner of Turbot and Wharf Street, Spring Hill at Brisbane’s Labour Day March.
WHAT: Frontline pathology workers expose the exploitation driving unsafe practices and unfair…