A significant expansion of access to early childhood education and care should only occur with a clear commitment to quality in the sector, United Workers Union said today.
In the Australian Financial Review today, the…
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…
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,…
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 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…
DHL warehouse workers in New South Wales and Victoria will take strike action today in the form of a four-hour stoppage across 23 different warehouses impacting major brands and medical facilities.
The workers are members of the…
STOP WORK AT MAJOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY COMPANY: CSR
Workers at CSR’s only Australian weatherboard manufacturing facility will down tools taking 12-hour stoppages across three crews from 6 am today and Monday next week.
CSR…
The release of a final Productivity Commission report today promises early educators a long-hoped for goal is within reach: a universal early childhood education and care system, United Workers Union said today.
“In recommending…
United Workers Union has welcomed today’s (EDS: Thursday, September 12) introduction of legislation in Federal Parliament to deliver a pay rise for early childhood educators across the country.
“The early education sector can now…
WORKERS AT SUPER RETAIL GROUP STRIKE AGAINST TWO-TIER PAY SYSTEM, CALL ON CEO ANTHONY HERAGHTY TO RESPECT THEM
Today over 100 Victorian warehouse workers, who move stock for well-known brands such as Rebel Sport,…
The owner of iconic brand King Island Dairy’s decision today to close the dairy was a savage blow for 58 workers at the historic business, United Workers Union said today.
“Global dairy company Saputo’s…
United Workers Union today called for all parties to prioritise the jobs of 8000 workers in Queensland and New South Wales as the future of Star Entertainment Group hangs in the balance.
United Workers…