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The Silent Silicosis Epidemic

Date Published: 08/12/2022
Category: The Bulletin

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/

How Do I Make My Workplace Safe?

Date Published: 22/05/2018
Category: Analysis Workers rights

Francesca asks:
One of my finds sliced open his hand at work over the weekend.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/05/22/how-do-i-make-my-workplace-safe/

No One Talks To Me At work

Date Published: 01/09/2017
Category: Analysis

K asks: I have been here for two months and no one talks to me.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/09/01/no-one-talks-to-me-at-work/

What are my rights when working in heat?

Date Published: 20/10/2014
Category: Analysis Workers rights

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/

Frequently Asked Questions

Date Published: 05/06/2013
Category: Analysis

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/

Injury at work

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

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/