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Interest Rates Rise A couple weeks ago, the Reserve Bank of Australia increased interest rates for the ninth consecutive time. It was news delivered along with a grim warning. It wouldn’t be the last of such increases; there were several more to come. RBA Governor Phil Lowe sticks by his decision and is quick to remind…
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2023/02/20/rates-railroads-and-relief-for-refugees/
Nowhere in any of those meetings, were any workers for the company made aware of a substance called silica.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/12/08/the-silent-silicosis-epidemic/
Since Qatar was awarded the right to host the World Cup, over 6500 migrant workers – human beings held in indentured labour – have died.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/11/27/thered-be-no-fifa-world-cup-without-workers/
It’s an appalling reality that a worker is killed on the job once every two days in this country. That is one of the shocking findings of a new ACTU report into the work, health and safety failings that have occurred under the Morrison Government.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/04/28/morrison-missing-on-worker-safety/
Of course, it was all smirk and mirrors, and as we head into the third year of an increasingly gruelling pandemic, Australian workers are under no illusions about whether the Prime Minister is putting their health and safety first.
The world of work will never be quite the same after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. How it will look and what impact it will have on workers is still to be determined.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/11/29/making-our-workplaces-safe-is-a-race/
Work is a significant factor in people’s mental health. We know that meaningful, rewarding, good work can impact positively on our mental health. Equally we know that issues such as high workloads, customer and client aggression and poor workplace relationships can adversely impact on workers’ mental health. Just like physical health and safety hazards, such…
We all know it, but now we’ve got the numbers to prove it. Union workplaces are safer than non-union workplaces.
To help protect yourself from bullying in the workplace, we explain what bullying is and isn’t, and what to do if it’s happening to you.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/09/15/are-you-being-bullied-at-work/
According to a new decision by the Fair Work Commision, putting on PPE should be done on work time, not personal time, writes Francis Leach.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/06/07/wearing-ppe-at-work-is-part-of-the-job/
When former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins shared her account of sexual assault in the workplace, it sent shockwaves through Parliament and the wider community.
But for many women, what emerged from the headlines was a distressingly familiar story of toxic workplace cultures, unacceptable tolerance of sexual harassment, and a complete failure of those in charge to protect victims.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/02/22/what-to-do-if-you-are-sexually-harassed-at-work/
The October edition of your member benefits update brings you five reasons on why it’s a good time to be a first home buyer right now, we have info on unpaid super (the silent wage theft), there’s some bargains to be had with home and contents insurance, we report on why Health and Safety Reps are crucial in the war on workplace stress and we have a $100 WISH gift card to give away in our monthly competition!
Photo: L-R Our AFL Footy Tipping winner and CPSU member Toby Hunt, CPSU National Organiser, Ella Factor and Andrew Wallace from ME presenting Toby with his winnings last month
Five reasons it’s a good time to be a first home buyer
A lot is happening in the market to turn a first home buyer’s frown upside down.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/10/02/member-benefits-update-october-2019/
Warren asks: I’ve been called in for a meeting tomorrow morning.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/09/12/ive-been-called-in-for-a-meeting-about-safety/
Eva asks: I am a cleaner and we clean toilets and showers.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2015/02/03/how-do-i-complain-about-unpleasant-odours/
Casey asks: I’m working at a kitchen that is non-ventilated and is already reaching 33 degrees.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2014/10/20/what-are-my-rights-when-working-in-heat/
My employer says I can’t join the union, is that true? Do I have to tell my employer if I join?
No.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2013/06/05/frequently-asked-questions/
Question posted by John: I injured the tendons in my hand at work and I had to work the next day and my hand swelled up.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2013/06/02/injury-at-work/
On this day in 1856, Melbourne's Stonemasons fought for – and won – the 8-hour workday as a nationwide industry standard.
Unfair rostering disadvantages workers in insecure work: unions are calling for for roster justice.
