apprenticeships

How to prepare for your first apprenticeship

Date Published: 13/04/2023
Category: Workers rights

Here are four steps to getting it right the first time and not being ripped off in the process.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2023/04/13/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-apprenticeship/

Workers’ wages and training need a massive boost

Date Published: 17/08/2022
Category: Industrial Relations

A new report from the Australian Council of Trade Unions calls for the reinvigoration of Australia’s TAFE by guaranteeing a minimum of 70 percent public funding, as well repairing almost a decade of damage to our apprenticeship system.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/08/17/workers-wages-and-training-need-a-massive-boost/

Member Benefits Update November 2018

Date Published: 08/11/2018
Category: Member Benefits Super

In the November Member Benefits Update we pose the question ‘are you missing out on some super?’ We bring you some terrific union member discounts on accommodation, tips on how to be a better saver, there’s an update on our Change the Rules rallies across the country, we highlight some exciting job vacancies here at the ACTU, plus you could win a $100 WISH gift card (which you can spend at Woolies, Big W or Dan Murphy’s).

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/11/08/member-benefits-update-november-2018/

Should Apprentices Be Paid for Going to Training?

Date Published: 12/10/2017
Category: Analysis

Wassim asks: I’m going to start an apprenticeship to be a mechanic next month. I’m worried because I can’t afford to take time off from work to go to TAFE. My sister says I should be paid when I go to TAFE. Is she right? Congratulations Wassim! I have some good news for you –…

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/10/12/should-apprentices-be-paid-for-going-to-training-2/

Apprentice Pay?

Date Published: 02/06/2013
Category: Analysis Workers rights

Question posted by Glenn: I am currently a third year apprentice chef for a pub/ hotel, with no accommodation I am 25 years old and I receive $13 an hour, no extra money for the weekend and I am full time.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2013/06/02/apprentice-pay/