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With two-thirds of workers in Australia having experienced wage theft, chances are it could be happening in your industry too.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2023/06/15/how-employers-get-away-with-stealing-wages/
It’s not just a little bit of unpaid overtime here, a bit of cash-in-hand there. New research found that two thirds of workers in Australia are not receiving their full salary.
A zombie agreement is a collective agreement made under old legislation but continues to operate as they have not been terminated or replaced by another Agreement.
There are various courses of action you can take if you are experiencing wage theft. The best way to start is to contact your union and use their wage theft recovery services. In fact, in nearly every case of wage theft discovery, investigation and recovery, unions are behind it.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/11/what-can-you-do-about-wage-theft/
the recent public holidays, there’s no better time to brush up on your rights as a casual worker in Australia.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/03/do-you-know-your-rights-as-a-casual/
It’s been less than a fortnight since the federal election was called and already the Morrison Government has provided some helpful reminders of how they’ve let down workers.
Scott Morrison’s Government is trying to establish a new Agriculture Visa for migrant workers which would once again lock in a culture of underpayment and exploitation of migrant workers in Australia.
The best way to avoid having your wages stolen in the first place is to be a union member.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/02/28/the-ultimate-guide-to-getting-paid-what-youre-owed/
While new anti-wage theft legistlation is welcomed, restoring union rights is what will stop it in its track, writes Francis Leach
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/07/05/restoring-union-rights-is-the-way-to-stop-wage-theft/
Continued wage theft has been waved through by the Morrison Government after it scrapped its own legislation to deal with the issue last week.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/03/25/morrison-government-green-lights-wage-theft/
A federal Senate inquiry will today hear that the Government’s proposed Industrial Relations Omnibus Bill will be a disaster for workers who are already struggling to make ends meet amidst the worst economic downturn this century.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/03/11/wage-theft-back-if-ir-bill-passes/
Australian dinner plates are carrying an uncomfortable secret.
The abundance of high quality, relatively cheap fruit and vegetables that we are serving up at mealtimes comes at a much higher price to those whose job it is to harvest it.
This episode; a Victorian Aboriginal owned social enterprise that is a dynamic fashion label managed by health professionals and the Federal Government’s latest industrial relations bill.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/12/13/clothing-the-gap-and-the-new-3/
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/
Wage theft has dominated the news cycle in recent months – but that’s not the only scandal taking place in dodgy workplaces across Australia.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/09/30/unpaid-super-the-silent-wage-theft/
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/
Each year in Australia, employers are failing to pay billions of dollars in superannuation to their workers yet we don’t hear much about this.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/08/06/unpaid-super-the-hidden-wage-theft/
Thanks to a ginger group of backbenchers, the super guarantee is back in the spotlight and the promised increase to 12 per cent is once again under threat.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/08/02/hands-off-our-super/
In the March edition of your Member Benefits Update find out about what’s happening in your state for International Women’s Day, learn how to improve your credit health, there’s a great deal for union members on car hire, find out if your super is being paid on time plus there’s our FREE footy tipping competitions for union members to join!
Above image courtesy of We Are Union Women
Improve your credit health
You stay active, try to eat from a variety of food groups and aim for a decent amount of sleep each night.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/03/06/member-benefits-update-march-2019/
You would be angry if you weren’t paid your wages on time – so why wouldn’t you be upset over your missing superannuation?Right now 1 in 3 Australian workers who are eligible to receive super payments are missing out on what they’re entitled to with a total cost of almost $6 billion per year and growing.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/02/28/is-your-super-being-paid-on-time/
Jordan asks: I am currently working for a company that is not paying our tax or super and doesn’t give us pay slips.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/08/07/underpaid-wages/
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 Sonia: My husband is a disability support worker who attended a compulsory training course in work hours and was told he was not going to be paid for that time.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2013/06/02/no-pay-for-compulsory-training/
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.
