Unions
Australia becomes first country to ban engineered stone
February 15, 2024
The ban is the culmination of a years-long campaign by unions, clinicians, and workers. Experts say that engineered stone “exploded” through the mid-2000s as a cheaper and more durable alternative to marble and granite. It is used predominantly in kitchens and bathrooms. The campaign started after problems were identified around 2015, as silicosis cases rose…
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Unions
Australia becomes first country to ban engineered stone
February 15, 2024
The ban is the culmination of a years-long campaign by unions, clinicians, and workers. Experts…
Unions
Corporate Australia booms at the expense of their custo...
February 15, 2024
Experts say the rising cost of living is causing “growing anguish” among working people, while…
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ANMF launches landmark Nurses Award work value case
February 9, 2024
The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has filed a landmark…
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Unions welcome new protections for migrant workers, dec...
February 9, 2024
Australia’s labour movement has hailed the passage of the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill…
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Millions receive early Christmas present with passage o...
December 8, 2023
Millions of Australian workers received an early Christmas present with the passage of key parts…
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Nurses and midwives’ rightful place is at the centre...
December 1, 2023
We need to challenge the prejudice against nurses and midwives using the full extent of…
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Union commitment to closing the gap continues
December 1, 2023
A partisan campaign derailed the Voice campaign but the NSWNMA and other unions remain committed…
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Increases in parental leave
December 1, 2023
New laws introduced to federal parliament in October will allow for families to access 26…
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Price gouging grips Europe
December 1, 2023
Corporate profiteering is driving European inflation as wages lag badly, says prominent Asian financial service…