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Almost 300 school cleaners have exposed the impossible workloads they face in NSW schools, reporting high injury rates amid contractors cutting back hours.
As they…
PRYSMIAN STRIKE SET TO DISRUPT CABLE SUPPLY ACROSS AUSTRALIA
August 21, 2023
United Workers Union (UWU) members at cable manufacturer, Prysmian, in Western Sydney began indefinite strike action this morning following the company’s refusal to guarantee…
Jumbo-sized letters signed by 1,000 workers from Sydney’s The Star Casino will be delivered today to NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Gaming…
Today United Workers Union members in early education are taking a National Day of Workplace Action to call on the Federal Government to commit…
AGED CARE WORKERS’ PAY RISE ADDRESSES NEGLECT
July 1, 2023
A new survey shows more than three quarters of residential aged care workers will receive July 1 pay rises that lift a full-time aged…
In the lead up to protected industrial action, bosses from Hussey Farms in Victoria have issued threats to workers and attempted to intimidate them…
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SIMON CREAN
June 26, 2023
Today United Workers Union and the union movement are mourning the loss of Simon Crean who died suddenly whilst in Europe on Sunday, aged…
Today, United Workers Union (UWU) members at a Dandenong medical and pharmaceutical distribution centre began strike action in pursuit of a pay increase to…
What:
Rally of Melbourne Airport Cleaners
Where:
Melbourne Airport outside of Terminal 4 entrance
When:
2:00pm Thursday 15 June 2023
Who:
UWU officials, Melbourne Airport cleaners and other aviation workers
Contact:
Carolyn Smart:…
WHEN: 10 am Tuesday 6 June 2023
WHERE: Fair Work Commission, 11 Exhibition St, Melbourne
WHAT: Today United Workers Union members in early education…
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…
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…