Hospital patients and rising cost of living front of mind for nurses and midwives on strike
Going on strike in any industry is a last resort. But NSW nurses and midwives have had to do it not once, not twice, but now three times this year.
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Landmark ruling a huge win for gig workers
The net has started to close on big-tech companies who have denied their workers’ rights with sophisticated sham contracting, following a landmark workers compensation decision in Sydney. Xiaojun Chen died while delivering food for the Tech platform Hungry Panda. He has been recognised as an employee of the company under New South Wales workers’ compensation scheme.
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How your Super savings are shaping the economy
Australia's industry super funds have become one of the country's biggest and most powerful forces in determining investment decisions and the shape and nature of our economy.
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No jobs on a dead planet: what climate activism has to do with LGBTQIA+ workers’ rights
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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A nationalised energy sector is the only way to put consumers first
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
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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