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The "missing piece" of climate and energy policy

Australia's peak union body has called on the Federal Government to establish a national energy transition authority in the federal budget.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 28, 2023

ACTU head backs four-day working week

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is backing a trial for a four-day work week with full pay, declaring the policy a winner for employees and the economy.

The New Daily · Mar 28, 2023

'Great idea': Why union boss backs four-day work week

A trial for a four-day work week at full pay for Australian workers has been spruiked as a "great idea" by the union movement.

AAP · Mar 28, 2023

Labor agrees to amend workplace bill

The Albanese government has agreed to amend its proposed workplace laws in the wake of criticism from business, unions and crossbench senators.

AAP · Nov 6, 2022

Flexible arrangements are the future of office work, are workplace laws about to catch up?

When Sydney recruitment officer Annabelle Gonzales heads into the office, she packs lunch for herself and her furry friend Lola.

ABC News · Oct 26, 2022

Parental leave changes 'a step forward'

Better parental leave benefits for Australian families have been described as a major improvement, but unions say more needs to be done.

AAP · Oct 15, 2022

Wage suppression, a weak workforce, and undervalued jobs: Can multi-employer bargaining fix them all?

Multi-employer bargaining is part of a suite of policies designed to lift workers' wages, writes Gareth Hutchens.

ABC News · Sep 4, 2022

Already trained and ready to work: mothers integral to workforce shortages

Mothers could help fill workforce shortages, but the cost of child care means there is no financial benefit for many of them to return to work.

ABC News · Aug 29, 2022

Push to fast track childcare subsidies

The federal government is being urged to take action to remove barriers to women's employment to unlock more than $110 billion in economic output.

AAP · Aug 29, 2022

Increasing paid parental leave to 52 weeks would give billion-dollar boost to economy, unions say

In the lead-up to Labor’s jobs and skills summit, unions have also called for payments to match actual wages and the inclusion of superannuation

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022