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3 days ago

Looking back on 2024

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

Dec 2, 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.

Oct 30, 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 2, 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.

Sep 20, 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.

Aug 1, 2023

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.

Jun 30, 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.

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.

Dec 2, 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.

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.