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DELAYS AT SYDNEY AIRPORT AS SECURITY CONTRACTOR PROFITS
December 22, 2022
Massive delays are expected at Sydney Airport over Christmas due to poor management by the security operator Certis Security.
In the lead-up to Christmas, Sydney…
Striking food manufacturing workers from Pampas were joined be their families and supporters from across Melbourne to take part in a family funday which…
NEW IR LAWS: A PATH TO BETTER PAY AND SECURE JOBS
December 2, 2022
The Albanese Government has today secured the passing of their Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill marking the end of decade-long wage suppression.
Workers now have…
PAMPAS PLOY BACKFIRES, PUTS LIVES AT RISK
November 26, 2022
The United Workers Union (UWU) has called on Pampas management to return to the bargaining table and to stop weaponising emergency services following claims…
United Workers Union National Secretary Tim Kennedy on yesterday’s workplace fatality
November 25, 2022
"We are deeply saddened to hear that a worker, father and husband died at Tip Top bread factory in Chullora yesterday.
“The union has reached…
WORKERS CALL FOR BAKERS DELIGHT TO ‘KEEP IT REAL’ AMID PAMPAS DISPUTE
November 24, 2022
Food manufacturing workers from Pampas in Melbourne today rallied outside one of the pastry makers biggest customers – Bakers Delight – to highlight the…
Christmas mince pies in danger as pastry makers at Pampas walk off the job indefinitely over “crummy deal”
November 21, 2022
WHEN: TODAY 10am , 21 November 2022
WHERE: 11-13 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray VIC 3012
WHO: Pastry workers and United Workers Union spokesperson Andy Giles available to speak to media at…
VICTORIAN COURT’S SECURITY STOP WORK FOR FAMILY AND FAITH
November 21, 2022
MEDIA ALERT
WHEN: 1 pm Monday 21 November 2022
WHERE: County Court of Victoria - 250 William St, Melbourne
WHAT: Security guards at the…
UWU WELCOMES NEW FUTURE OF EARLY EDUCATION IN VICTORIA
November 20, 2022
Quotes attributable to Helen Gibbons, Director Early Education, United Workers Union:
“United Workers Union welcomes today’s announcement by the Victorian Government for a better future…
JOINT STATEMENT FROM UWU, WESLEY MISSION, NCOSS ON GAMBLING HARM – GAMBLING REFORM IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
November 17, 2022
A joint statement from the United Workers Union, the NSW Council of Social Service and Wesley Mission on gambling harm
The United Workers Union, the…
PFIZER WORKERS STRIKE A SECOND TIME
November 17, 2022
Skilled manufacturing workers from Pfizer’s pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Mulgrave rallied at Pfizer’s corporate office in central Melbourne today following an impasse in bargaining.
From…
AGED CARE PAY RISE WELCOME, BUT EXPOSES BROKEN SYSTEM
November 4, 2022
Statement attributable to Carolyn Smith, Aged Care Director, United Workers Union:
Today’s Aged Care Work Value Case decision recognises aged care workers have been underpaid…