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No jobs on a dead planet: what climate activism has to do with LGBTQIA+ workers’ rights

No jobs on a dead planet: what climate activism has to do with LGBTQIA+ workers’ rights

Published: 24/06/2022
Category: Women To The Front

Workers in unions have always stood up for LGBTQIA+ rights, and this includes fighting for climate justice, as climate change is an LGBTQIA+ issue as much as it is a worker’s issue.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


A nationalised energy sector is the only way to put consumers first 

A nationalised energy sector is the only way to put consumers first 

Published: 24/06/2022
Category: Working life

When you have the constant threat of an eviction notice hanging over your head, the last thing you need is to be told you’re not needed at work next week. 

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The secret union history of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

The secret union history of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Published: 23/06/2022
Category: Human Rights

When the police formed their barrier along Oxford Street in Sydney, it was far from the first time gay rights activists had faced police violence.

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Union calls for review of Australia's failing energy market

Union calls for review of Australia's failing energy market

Published: 23/06/2022
Category: On The Job

As many Australians workers feel the cold bite of winter, they’re struggling to understand why they might be facing blackouts and power cuts while trying to stay warm. 

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Minimum wage increase well within the means of Australian businesses

Minimum wage increase well within the means of Australian businesses

Published: 22/06/2022
Category: Minimum wage

"If you said workers should continue to have real wage cuts and pay for an inflation rate they didn’t cause, I think that’s morally bankrupt," said Sally McManus.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Lives remain ‘in limbo’ on World Refugee Day

Lives remain ‘in limbo’ on World Refugee Day

Published: 20/06/2022
Category: Human Rights

“Will we finally be seen as normal people?”

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A wage rise is great but what happens now?

Published: 20/06/2022
Category: On The Job

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Politics not as usual with Lech Blaine

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The 'mental load' leads to burn out for women

Published: 17/06/2022
Category: Women To The Front

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