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Looking back on 2024
2024 has been a fantastic year for the Union movement, thanks to the hard work and staunch activism of workers.Â
Dec 31, 2024


The Federal Government has introduced new protections for public frontline staff
The Albanese Labor government has introduced new legislation that will provide better protections to Commonwealth frontline workers.
Dec 2, 2024


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 29, 2024

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.
Oct 2, 2024


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.
Sep 20, 2024


10 days domestic violence leave now available to all employees
All full-time, part-time, and casual employees now have the right to access 10 days paid family and domestic leave, as of Tuesday, August 1.
Aug 1, 2023


Wage increases for workers takes effect July 1
Nearly 3 million workers in Australia will receive a well-deserved boost in their earnings this week.
Jun 30, 2023


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.
Dec 30, 2022


Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill a win for workers
Labor’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill passed in the Senate late last night, updating and modernising Australia’s industrial relations laws.
Dec 1, 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 28, 2022
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