wage stagnation

All across the country it’s Action, Action, Action!

Date Published: 14/11/2022
Category: The Bulletin

Everyone has a bad boss story. Robyn Peeples is fictional but I could swear I’ve met him several iterations of him in various workplaces before. 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/11/14/all-across-the-country-its-action-action-action/

Robbin’ People: Tales of a Bad Boss

Date Published: 04/11/2022
Category: The Bulletin

Everyone has a bad boss story. Robyn Peeples is fictional but I could swear I’ve met him several iterations of him in various workplaces before. 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/11/04/robbin-people-tales-of-a-bad-boss/

An election won but the work’s just begun

Date Published: 24/05/2022
Category: On The Job

If Anthony Albanese is going to meet the promise of “no one left behind”, then Tasmania will be the litmus test.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/24/an-election-won-but-the-works-just-begun/

Election 2022 recap: what to remember at the polling booths

Date Published: 20/05/2022
Category: Working life

The last six weeks has certainly been a wild ride, and the 2022 election campaign is finally coming to a close. Before we grab a snag at our local polling centres, here’s a quick revisit some of the highs and lows, the biggest issues and what we should think about when we cast our votes tomorrow.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/20/election-2022-recap-what-to-remember-at-the-polling-booths/

The moment is now to change the government

Date Published: 20/05/2022
Category: On The Job

Tomorrow, working Australians have the opportunity to raise their voices through the power of the ballot box and demand change.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/20/the-moment-is-now-to-change-the-government/

A change in government would mean a pay increase for millions of workers

Date Published: 12/05/2022
Category: On The Job

At a time when rampant price increases are decimating family budgets, the ACTU proposed increase is necessary for workers to make ends meet. Not that Morrison gives a stuff.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/12/a-change-in-government-would-mean-a-pay-increase-for-millions-of-workers/

The average worker could have earned thousands more if it wasn’t for Morrison

Date Published: 02/05/2022
Category: Workers rights

For the first time this century, you will likely be heading to the polling booths with a real income lower than the last time you voted.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/02/the-average-worker-could-have-earned-thousands-more-if-it-wasnt-for-morrison/

Morrison Government outperforms its own poor predictions at a $2000 cost to workers

Date Published: 27/04/2022
Category: Job security

The release of the 2022 first quarter inflation data has confirmed the worst real pay cut for working people this century.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/04/27/morrison-government-outperforms-its-own-poor-predictions-at-a-2000-cost-to-workers/

Morrison puts big business buddies before struggling workers

Date Published: 06/04/2022
Category: Minimum wage

Instead of supporting a real wage increase, Morrison and his big business buddies have refused to engage with the needs of struggling workers. 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/04/06/morrison-puts-big-business-buddies-before-struggling-workers/

What does the 2022 Federal Budget mean for you?

Date Published: 30/03/2022
Category: Break It Down For Me

With flatlining wages, the rising cost of living pressures, and an uneven economic recovery from the pandemic, what does the 2022 Federal Budget mean for you? 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/03/30/what-does-the-2022-federal-budget-mean-for-you/

The Budget magic show full of bogus tricks and illusions

Date Published: 29/03/2022
Category: On The Job

Funny that. After nine years of keeping wage growth low, the Coalition Government have suddenly realised that people with empty pockets aren’t so easily convinced with their economic wand-waving and empty gestures.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/03/29/the-budget-magic-show-full-of-bogus-tricks-and-illusions/

Latest figures show Morrison may have set you back hundreds of dollars

Date Published: 28/03/2022
Category: Job security

We have had nine years of wage stagnation under successive Coalition Government, and we are already struggling to keep up with the cost of living.

So when ACTU Secretary Sally McManus posed this question on Twitter on Thursday, the responses were eye-opening.  

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/03/28/latest-figures-show-morrison-may-have-set-you-back-hundreds-of-dollars/

Don’t buy Morrison’s budget bribes

Date Published: 28/03/2022
Category: On The Job

Australian workers don’t need a pay out, they need a pay rise, something that this government has steadfastly refused to make happen over the last nine years.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/03/28/dont-buy-morrisons-budget-bribes/

“The economy is workers” – why workers and unions are key to a strong economy 

Date Published: 28/03/2022
Category: On The Job

“The economy is work. The economy is workers. Until we put them at the centre of this future building of our economy, we’re not going to solve this problem,” Dr Dean says. 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/03/28/the-economy-is-workers-why-workers-and-unions-are-key-to-a-strong-economy/

“Living on the street” – workers share stories of wage stagnation and rising costs of living

Date Published: 09/03/2022
Category: Working life

Years and years of government economic mismanagement have stacked up.

Insecure work, insufficient disability support, and stagnating wages have left workers with little hope of keeping up with daily prices.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/03/09/living-on-the-street-workers-share-stories-of-wage-stagnation-and-rising-costs-of-living/

As indirect employment rises, working conditions are eroded

Date Published: 19/11/2021
Category: Working life

The erosion of secure working conditions in Australia and around the world takes many forms, not all of which receive equal levels of attention or recognition, writes Lauren Piko

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/11/19/as-indirect-employment-rises-working-conditions-are-eroded/

There’ll be no economic recovery without a wages recovery

Date Published: 14/07/2021
Category: Analysis

It’s time to face the truth. Our wages problem is because of the weak bargaining power of workers, writes ACTU Secretary Sally McManus

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/07/14/no-economic-recovery-without-a-wages-recovery/

What comes after COVID-19?

Date Published: 23/07/2020
Category: Covid-19 Member Benefits

While the Morrison Government contemplates tax cuts for the wealthy and returning to a punitive approach to welfare payments, Australian unions have been thinking hard about what comes after the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/07/23/what-comes-after-covid-19/

Securing jobs and wage growth: the key to economic recovery

Date Published: 02/07/2020
Category: Covid-19 Member Benefits Workers rights

Every Australian can win, if discussions between the government, business, and the union movement address weaknesses in workplace law that started long before the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/07/02/securing-jobs-and-wage-growth-the-key-to-economic-recovery/

Member Benefits Update September 2019

Date Published: 04/09/2019
Category: Member Benefits

The September edition of your member benefits update brings you seven ways to save money and the planet, we pose the question who needs financial planning exactly, we bring you news from the recent awarding to the Australian union movement of the Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste, there are exclusive union member discounts off your next travel adventure plus we have two fantastic DVD titles courtesy of Madman Entertainment to give away in our monthly competition!
Photo: L-R Thomas Mayor, Sally McManus, Martin Kingham, Michele O’Neil, Leigh Hubbard, Ged Kearney and Kate Lee accepting the Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste on behalf of the Australian union movement last month.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/09/04/member-benefits-update-september-2019/

Member Benefits Update August 2019

Date Published: 08/08/2019
Category: Member Benefits Super

The August edition of your member benefits update brings you the latest on how to put your tax refund to good use, we look at the scourge of unpaid super, there’s some great Father’s Day deals available using your Member Benefits program and you could win one of five family (ADMIT 4) inseason passes to see Angry Birds in our monthly competition!

 

Save or splurge? Put your tax refund to good use
How good is tax time? In exchange for a few hours filling out your tax return, you could receive a handy refund cheque.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/08/08/member-benefits-update-august-2019/

Member Benefits Update June 2019

Date Published: 05/06/2019
Category: Member Benefits

In the June edition of your member benefits update we pay tribute to former Prime Minister and former ACTU President, Bob Hawke, we highlight five traps to avoid as a first home buyer, there’s a handy guide on superannuation terminology, plus you can win one of six DVDs in our competition!
Photo: Annie, a HACSU member from Victoria, is proud to be union – read her story here and other union members’ stories on our Facebook page

 

Vale Bob Hawke
It is with immense sorrow and gratitude that the Australian union movement acknowledges the passing of Bob Hawke on 16 May 2019.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/06/05/member-benefits-update-june-2019/

Beat the top five financial stresses of 2019

Date Published: 11/01/2019
Category: Member Benefits

Feeling the pinch of financial stress? Industry super fund-owned bank ME identifies some of the top financial concerns facing Australian households – and what you can do to beat them in 2019.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/01/11/beat-the-top-five-financial-stresses-of-2019/

Member Benefits Update August 2018

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

In the August edition of your Member Benefits Update we welcome the new ACTU President, Michele O’Neil, we help you make the most of tax time, there’s info on the government’s proposal to find your lost super, we’re calling on you to help Australia get the pay rise it deserves, we have some terrific Father’s Day gift ideas you can access through your Member Benefits program, plus you can go in the draw to win one of four double passes to see ‘Madiba the Musical’! 

 

Make the most of tax time

With a juicy refund up for grabs, bank statements can hold the key to tax savings.

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

Your best investment for 2018

Date Published: 12/01/2018
Category: Member Benefits

What’s the single smartest investment for the New Year? That’s easy.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/01/12/your-best-investment-for-2018/

Requesting a pay rise actually works, but few ask

Date Published: 31/10/2017
Category: Member Benefits

In a period of record low wage growth, one of the most successful strategies among workers to increase their incomes − asking for a pay rise – is also one of the least used, according to a new survey by industry super fund-owned bank, ME.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/10/31/requesting-a-pay-rise-actually-works-but-few-ask/

What is causing us financial stress?

Date Published: 01/08/2017
Category: Member Benefits

Rising cost of necessities, low wage growth and future rate rises all causing financial stress.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/08/01/what-is-causing-us-financial-stress/

Member Benefits Update June 2017

Date Published: 07/06/2017
Category: Member Benefits

In the June edition of your Member Benefits Update there’s a great cashback offer from our friends at Tyresales.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/06/07/member-benefits-update-june-2017/