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Jul 28, 2022
Unions win fight for 10 days paid domestic violence leave
The Albanese government has introduced legislation that will award 11 million workers the right to 10 days paid domestic violence leave.
Jul 1, 2022
Hunter Workers calls for reinstatement of pandemic leave payments
The Health Minister Mark Butler has announced today that emergency pandemic leave payments will end, a decision that will hit insecure...
Jun 27, 2022
Hunter workers continue fight for fair wages
Hunter workers will join tens of thousands of workers across NSW taking part in strike action this week following a budget announcement...
Apr 29, 2022
This town is a Union Town: May Day
Hunter Workers will be celebrating International Workers Day this Sunday at their annual May Day Rally to take place at Nobby’s Beach Park.
Apr 28, 2022
Hunter Workers to commemorate dead as worker fatalities rise
Hunter Workers will be holding a commemorative gathering at Foreshore Park for International Workers Memorial Day.
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.
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