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Unions fear up to 470 public sector jobs would be cut from the Hunter region if a Coalition government fulfils its pledge to slash jobs.

Peter Dutton was asked about the 12,000 local workers who face imminent job losses as traditional energy industry declines.

Jane Hume has confirmed Federal public servants will likely be the first to have their Right to Disconnect repealed if elected.

Dutton wants to build nuclear reactors in regional communities across Australia, but the science stacks up against him.

The Federal Government is funding the development of a future industries facility at the University of Newcastle.

2024 has been a fantastic year for the Union movement, thanks to the hard work and staunch activism of workers. 

The Albanese Labor government has introduced new legislation that will provide better protections to Commonwealth frontline workers.

In a win for workers, jobs, and climate, the Future Made in Australia Bill has passed the Senate and is now enshrined in law. 

ASU members rallied in Newcastle today calling for their skills to be respected and their experience valued.

Hunter Workers warmly welcomes the government’s plans to establish the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.

Teachers need more than thanks: it’s time to listen and work to ensure public schools are receiving the full funding they need.

Around a million workers face the threat of losing entitlements as the Coalition signals its intent to change small business definition.

Today’s public holiday is a reminder of the power of solidarity and collective action.

Data from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations confirms that Labor’s new workplace laws are working to improve wages.

Safe Work Australia's 2024 report shows 200 workers were tragically killed in 2023.

Hunter region residents are largely in favour of renewable energy investment, according to a new survey.

Parents accessing government-funded paid parental leave will start receiving superannuation contributions on their payments from July 2025.

The annual Hunter Workers Women’s Committee fundraiser, the largest fundraising event for the committee of the year, raised more than $2500.

The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) has voiced strong concerns over recent proposals to convert coal-fired power stations into nuclear power.

This year, wide strides in the advancement of workers was made locally and nationally all thanks to the power of Unions.