Working Life
The case for increasing minimum wage
June 10, 2022
Contrary to misinformation from the business lobby, increasing wages actually helps create more jobs. We…
Presenteeism: what it is and how you can avoid it
June 3, 2022
In the COVID-19 world, the question of coming to work unwell has become a much bigger conversation. But the truth is, we should have been having these conversations long ago, and it shouldn’t just apply to COVID.
Why are we still showing up to work with COVID symptoms?
May 26, 2022
A recent report from the Australia Institute has found that a concerning number of people are showing up to work either symptomatic or after exposure to the virus. Their findings also suggest that the large majority of these people are young workers in insecure jobs.
Yesterday, Australia voted.
May 22, 2022
Last night’s election outcome is a win for workers across the country. But it’s not the end of our campaigning efforts. It’s a new beginning.
Election 2022 recap: what to remember at the polling booths
May 20, 2022
The last six weeks has certainly been a wild ride, and the 2022 election campaign is finally coming to a close. Before we grab a snag at our local polling centres, here’s a quick revisit some of the highs and lows, the biggest issues and what we should think about when we cast our votes tomorrow.
How unions are building queer-friendly workplaces
May 17, 2022
We have had a stellar win for women and LGBTQIA+ workers only yesterday when we won support for 10 days paid family & domestic violence leave in our Fair Work case. We’ve made some huge achievements this year and are striving towards even better workplaces to make sure no one is left behind.
What can you do about wage theft?
May 11, 2022
There are various courses of action you can take if you are experiencing wage theft. The best way to start is to contact your union and use their wage theft recovery services. In fact, in nearly every case of wage theft discovery, investigation and recovery, unions are behind it.
Five ways union membership can advance your career
May 10, 2022
Many union members – at all different stages of their careers – are looking for pragmatic and professional reasons to join. So let’s look at five pragmatic reasons to join your union if you’re looking to advance your career.
What you need to know about insecure work
April 29, 2022
With the Federal Election fast approaching, Scott Morrison’s government is still missing in action in addressing the insecure work crisis.
Reduced poverty and free childcare are possible, but Morrison refuses to act
March 29, 2022
Remember that brief period in 2020 when early childhood education and childcare centres were made free for working parents? That scheme lasted three months before it was taken away again.
So what happened?