Fresh action as NSW train dispute drags on NSW rail commuters will travel for free next week, as unions and the state government return for a Fair Work Commission hearing. AAP · Sep 13, 2022
Fair Work Commission hearing over NSW rail dispute adjourned after less than an hour The Fair Work Commission gives government lawyers more time to put together their case to stop more industrial action from impacting Sydney's rail network. ABC News · Sep 6, 2022
Hearing on NSW train dispute pushed back The Fair Work Commission hearing to help resolve the NSW rail dispute has been put off until Friday, after government lawyers said they needed more time. AAP · Sep 5, 2022
Sydney train strikes: Union boss hopes federal intervention puts ‘go slow’ on NSW government action The RTBU is seeking to force the state government back to the bargaining table on Tuesday The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022
Will Alan Joyce shut down Qantas again as strikes hit airline? A former high-level Qantas staffer fears CEO Alan Joyce may again ground the airline's entire fleet if unions push ahead with industrial action. The New Daily · Sep 5, 2022
Victims of violent crime forced to wait for forensic examinations in Victoria due to 'dire' shortage of doctors Some victims of violent crime in Victoria are waiting more than a day for examinations due to a shortage of forensic officers. Experts says the system is in crisis and the delays risk causing further harm to people already reeling from life-changing trauma. ABC News · Sep 5, 2022
Train strike dispute: NSW government threats won’t stop further disruptions, unions say Dominic Perrottet says he will only seek to tear up workers’ agreement if industrial action ‘inconveniences’ commuters The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022
NSW government to investigate federal minister's letter to Fair Work Commission The New South Wales government is probing if the federal government may have tried to improperly influence the Fair Work Commission, as the state gears up for a showdown with the rail union in the tribunal on Tuesday. ABC News · Sep 4, 2022
NSW says federal Labor’s ‘brazen intervention’ in rail dispute could constitute ‘improper influence’ Federal Coalition also takes aim at Tony Burke, who last week said he wanted to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2022
Federal government dismisses 'breathless hysteria' over changes to employer bargaining rules The federal government rejects suggestions any moves to widen access to multi-employer bargaining will lead to more strikes and business shutdowns across the country. ABC News · Sep 4, 2022
Close of business: NSW government gives rail union Friday deadline to end industrial action Government to seek termination of enterprise agreement unless further action is ruled out before weekend The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022
Labor 'ready' for bargaining reform despite industry pushback Legislative changes have been flagged by the government despite some concerns from industry groups. The Canberra Times · Sep 1, 2022
Albanese government to commit to multi-employer bargaining despite business concerns Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘sufficient common ground’ has been reached at jobs summit although employer groups fear industry-wide strike action The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022
Fresh ultimatum in premier's union threat The NSW rail union says it won't endorse Premier Dominic Perrottet's "take it or leave it" offer to end a dispute that has caused months of chaos for commuters. AAP · Aug 31, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2022 Labor pledges ‘immediate’ workplace changes at jobs summit – as it happened This blog is now closed
ABC News · Aug 31, 2022 Sydney news: Nurses and Midwives Association members to strike today MORNING BRIEFING: The union says it is striking over calls for safe working conditions. Meanwhile, convicted killer Chris Dawson returns to court today.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2022 Australia’s jobs and skills summit: who’s going and what’s on the agenda? Labor hopes together business, unions and the community sector will be able to find ways to lift wages, spur productivity and ease skills shortages
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2022 Unions and business agree on need for higher wages as jobs summit looms ACTU and business council want to revive ‘key principles’ of enterprise bargaining deal that was dumped in 2020 after industry backlash
ABC News · Aug 24, 2022 Shell, unions reach agreement in Prelude gas facility industrial dispute Shell has reached an in-principle agreement with unions after a months-long industrial dispute which shut down its floating gas facility off the Kimberley coast.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022 Workers could be part-paid with fruit and veg as farmers seek to ‘streamline’ pay deals National Farmers Federation argues ‘non-monetary benefits’ should be included in workplace deals ahead of jobs summit
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022 If the PM wants wage rises, he should start with the 1.6 million people on state payrolls If Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really wants to boost wage growth, there’s a simple way to do it.
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022 Unfair dismissal rulings show personal circumstances matter in vaccine refusals While legal challenges against federal and state vaccine mandates have come to nothing, in recent months two Australian workers have won unfair dismissal cases after being sacked for not complying with their employer’s vaccination orders.
ABC News · Aug 19, 2022 A Fair Work ruling aimed at delivering better conditions for home care workers means Maggie could lose her independence Maggie, 77, uses a wheelchair and has been receiving help to stay in her own home through a home care package, however, a recent Fair Work Commission decision is putting her independence at risk.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 18, 2022 The Albanese Govt Is Looking At A Big Potential Shake Up For Gig Economy Workers Tentatively hopeful news.
ABC News · Aug 17, 2022 Aged care sector welcomes Pacific workers but needs 35,000 more each year to address shortages Australia is pinning its hopes on Pacific workers to help fill shortages across the economy — particularly in aged care — but industry says a history of poor conditions and sheer numbers mean that's unlikely to make a significant dent in demand.