ASU members rally for Newcastle Day of Action
ASU members rallied in Newcastle today calling for their skills to be respected and their experience valued.
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Oct 30
Hunter Workers welcomes announcement of Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
Hunter Workers warmly welcomes the government’s plans to establish the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
Oct 25
This World Teachers' Day, let's listen and fully fund public schools
Teachers need more than thanks: it’s time to listen and work to ensure public schools are receiving the full funding they need.
Oct 14
Coalition confirms they will consider small business definition change, stripping rights from workers
Around a million workers face the threat of losing entitlements as the Coalition signals its intent to change small business definition.
Oct 7
Labour Day is more than a public holiday, it’s a celebration of the Union Movement’s victories
Today’s public holiday is a reminder of the power of solidarity and collective action.
Oct 2
Private sector EBA pay rises hit 12 year high, thanks to Labor’s workplace laws
Data from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations confirms that Labor’s new workplace laws are working to improve wages.
Sep 27
200 workers tragically killed on the job in 2023, Safe Work Report shows
Safe Work Australia's 2024 report shows 200 workers were tragically killed in 2023.
Sep 26
Hunter locals are supportive of renewables, survey shows
Hunter region residents are largely in favour of renewable energy investment, according to a new survey.
Sep 20
Superannuation to be paid on parental leave from 2025
Parents accessing government-funded paid parental leave will start receiving superannuation contributions on their payments from July 2025.
Jul 16
Fundraiser Trivia Night for Women's Committee a success
The annual Hunter Workers Women’s Committee fundraiser, the largest fundraising event for the committee of the year, raised more than $2500.
Jun 27
Opposition’s nuclear plans no help for coal power workers, says MEU
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) has voiced strong concerns over recent proposals to convert coal-fired power stations into nuclear power.
Dec 31, 2022
Looking back on 2022
This year, wide strides in the advancement of workers was made locally and nationally all thanks to the power of Unions.
Mar 24, 2022
Power to the People: 50+ Years of Union & Community Green Ban Action
Power to the People celebrates the 50th anniversary of the green ban movement and brings together artists, unions and community groups to...
Jan 1, 2022
The New Lambton Pit Strike
133 years ago, thousands of Novocastrians united together to fight for their rights as workers in the New Lambton Pit Strike.
Nov 20, 2021
Hunter Worker's 152nd Anniversary
Anniversary post courtesy of our Library Coordinator Samantha Dagg.
Jul 15, 2021
How the story of "Women of Steel" is still relevant today
The issues raised and fought by women in the 80s aren't all relics of the past.
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