2005
John Howard is on the nose with the Australian people
Date: 23 November 2005
The truths about the IR Reforms have turned the tide against John Howard, newspaper polls revealed yesterday
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The protest might be over but the fight has just begun!
Date: 21 November 2005
The November 15th day of action was a huge success - but the real fight has only begun.
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National day of action a huge success – thanks to you!
Date: 16 November 2005
The November 15th national day of action was a roaring (cheering and chanting) success, with over half million people coming out in protest of the Howard Government's draconian Industrial Relations reforms.
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Employers say don't cut apprentices wages
Date: 09 November 2005
A new study by the University of Western Sydney has found that employers are basically happy with the current apprenticeship system. Significantly the Study has found that employers do not support radical changes to the apprenticeship system such as lower pay rates and shorter apprenticeship terms.
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Calling All Tradies!
Date: 06 October 2005
Are you looking for a change? A chance to make a difference? PALMS Australia is looking for qualified tradespeople to volunteer in assisting developing communities around the world.
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Australia’s Biggest Ever Workers’ Meeting To Take Place 15 November
13 October 2005
Do you want to show the Howard Government how you feel about the proposed Industrial Relations changes? November 15th has been announced as the National Day of Community Protest against the proposed reforms and it is destined be the biggest meeting of Australian Workers ever.
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The end of the properly qualified plumber, electrician and carpenter
Date: 21 September 2005
CEPU National Secretary Peter Tighe discusses how John Howard's plans to address skills shortages will cut apprentice wage rates and break up traditional trades.
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Leaked Telstra Redundancy Plan Shows Trust Fund Farce
Date: 15 September 2005
A leaked Telstra document revealing plans to lay-off more than 10,000 workers raises questions about the value of the $2 billion trust fund guarantee when there won't be the workers to carry out the work.
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Government and bosses agree - family friendly policies are good business
Date: 11 August 2005
The Howard Government talks about supporting policies which are geared to modern workplaces and the needs of today's families. But in reality the Government's policies are taking us back to a time when the boss reigned supreme and workers had no rights.
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More Rights for Parents Won by Unions at IRC
Date: 10 August 2005
Two years of unpaid parental leave after the birth of a child and the right to ask for part-time work until the child is at school have been won by the ACTU in the Work and Family Test Case.
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IR Protest Family Fun Picnic Day Draws Thousands
Date: 09 August 2005
Unions NSW estimated that more 30,000 people attended a family fun day at Sydney's Olympic Park on the weekend to protest against the Federal Government's new industrial relations laws. The day featured free rides and the kids' musical group "The Hooley Dooleys".
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Church leaders join the chorus of protest about the IR changes
Date: 8 August 2005
It's not just unions who are worried about the impact of the new industrial laws on workers and their families. Church leaders are expressing their concerns that the Government's new laws could damage family life and erode working conditions - conditions that should be a right in a civilised society.
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Industry Funds lead the way
Date: 29 July 2005
According to industry expert, SuperRatings, latest research says industry funds are the top performing super funds. Couple these higher returns with the fact that industry funds have lower fees and return all profits to members, it's no wonder industry funds are the fund of choice for union members.
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PM confirms working families will be worse off under workplace changes
Date: 08 July 2005
The Prime Minister John Howard today confirmed that Australian working families can and will be worse off under his proposed changes to Australia's industrial relations laws.
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Join CAN & Keep Informed
Date: 07 July 2005
To keep informed about the campaign to protect your rights at work sign up with CAN
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What can you do about the attack on your rights at work
Date: 07 July 2005
Tell your MP that you're NOT HAPPY with the Howard Government's attack on your rights at work
If you live in a marginal seat held by a Liberal, National or Independent MP, make sure you tell them exactly what you think of Howard's workplace reforms.
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Union solidarity shakes Howard’s foundations
Date: 06 July 2005
Newspaper polls across the country have shown a huge drop in John Howard's approval ratings following last weeks national week of action.
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The ETU comes out fighting
Date: 05 July 2005
Thousands of ETU members joined nation wide protests last week to show the Howard Government that we are are not going to take their industrial relations reforms lying down.
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Super Choices - Make sure you make the right choice
Date: 29 June 2005
Stop! Before you make your super choice make sure you know about the benefits of industry funds and what the new laws mean for you
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Building Taskforce's New Police Powers Start this Week
Date: 23 June 2005
From 22 June 2005, the Howard Government's industrial police force, the Building Industry Taskforce, has even wider powers than before to compel electricians and other building workers in the building and construction industry to answer questions and produce documents. This power covers events or actions as far back as the 9 March 2005.
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Get Involved!
Date: 07 June 2005
If you're angry about Howard's IR agenda, or just curious to find out what all the fuss is about, labour councils around the country are hosting meetings which union members can go to and get involved! Here are some ways you can get involved in the campaign to protect your rights at work.
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The Devil is in the Detail: IR Changes at a Glance
Date: 30 May 2005
The Howard Government's propsed IR changes mean a reduction in entitlements and bargainning power for workers. We take a look at the proposed changes compared to the current position.
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Howard’s IR Revolution - What it means to CEPU Members
Date: 28 May 2005
The Federal Government has set out in broad outline the changes it wants to make to Australia's IR System. A copy of the Prime Ministers Statement is attached.
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Howard's IR Reform Package - Rhetoric and Reality
Date: 27 May 2005
For over 100 years Australian workers workers have been able to rely on basic workplace rights to provide them with decent living standards. This is now under threat.
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The Promise of Choice and Flexibility is an Illusion
Date: 27 May 2005
The Howard Government is hailing its industrial relations reforms as a win for choice and workplace flexibility. But the promise of choice is an illusion and the idea of flexibility which benefits workers, a pipedream.
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Australians Work Harder, For Less
Date: 22 February 2005
Labour reforms cause increased working hours, and massive loss of working conditions.
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Donate to the Union Tsunami Appeal
Date: 04 January 2005
If every member of a trade union gave just $2, it would raise over $4,500,000 for the victims of the Tsunami.
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Senate rejects Howard Government's proposed Building Industry Laws
Date: 23 June 2004
"Vindicated is how we feel, said National Secretary, Peter Tighe, on hearing about a Senate Committee's rejection of the Howard Government's Building and Construction Industry Improvement Bill.
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