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Aviation fire fighters sound the alarm on safety

Aviation fire fighters sound the alarm on safety

Published: 28/10/2022
Category: On The Job

When you’re adjusting your tray table and strapping your seat belt as your plane prepares to land, you assume that on the ground at the airport, there is a fully functioning firefighting team that meets all international standards and regulations ready and waiting. But that's not always the case.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


We did it: paid family and domestic violence leave for all workers

We did it: paid family and domestic violence leave for all workers

Published: 27/10/2022
Category: Women To The Front

Today, parliament passed a bill that will enshrine 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave as a workplace right for every worker in Australia.

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A budget that offers some reprieve for workers but doesn’t finish the puzzle

A budget that offers some reprieve for workers but doesn’t finish the puzzle

Published: 26/10/2022
Category: Working life

The Albanese Government announced funding decisions in the Federal Budget last night that will impact the lives of millions. We’re here to help you pull out the bits you need to know.

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Three things workers need to see in tonight’s Federal Budget

Three things workers need to see in tonight’s Federal Budget

Published: 25/10/2022
Category: Industrial Relations

Prices on everything are going up but our wages have failed to match those increases. The budget is a chance to turn the trend around. But don’t just take it from us. It’s what the experts are saying too.

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Jumping the Gap

Published: 23/10/2022

The gender pay gap remains unacceptably and woefully high.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Have you had to put up with men making the decisions for working women? You should meet Zelda

Have you had to put up with men making the decisions for working women? You should meet Zelda

Published: 21/10/2022
Category: Women To The Front

There are many ways workers spend their lunch break. Some tuck into food in the breakroom. Others leave the desk or worksite and go for a stroll. One woman headed down to a busy building in Melbourne’s CBD and chained herself to the front door of a busy building.

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