One story for the workers, another for the stock exchange
October 28, 2020
The CEPU in South Australia is standing up for a fair enterprise agreement (EA) at SA Power networks (SAPN) and Enerven this year.
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Queenslanders urged to vote wisely on 31 October
October 28, 2020
The Queensland election on 31 October is a crucial vote for the state’s future with the elected government taking the reins for a fixed four-year term.
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ETU knocks off baseline agreement!
October 28, 2020
Unions fought back this month against a dodgy labour hire agreement, winning an appeal to stop it at the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
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Important updates for apprentices
October 28, 2020
Funding for apprentices and young people in the recently announced federal budget falls short of Australia’s needs, and leaves public institutions like TAFE out in the cold.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Albanese's energy plan will drive job growth
October 09, 2020
Anthony Albanese’s commitment to rebuilding and modernising the national electricity transmission system will turbocharge Australia’s transition to renewable energy and provide sorely needed jobs for national economic reconstruction.
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Quick win strategies to rebuild your super
September 29, 2020
There are ways to rebuild your super after an investment switch or market volatility: some quick and some over time. We’ve touched on some of the key strategies.
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Media release: NBN should have been done properly the first time
September 25, 2020
The Liberals have finally admitted they botched the NBN when they built it to the node rather than the home. The Communications Minister will today confirm fibre optic cable will be expanded to a further two million homes at a cost of $3.5 billion.
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Media release: Morrison energy plan is more hot air
September 25, 2020
Scott Morrison’s latest energy plan is another roadblock on Australia’s path to a job-rich, clean energy future.
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Virgin Unions win court application to protect members' confidentiality
September 08, 2020
As you may be aware the ACTU Virgin Unions Group have secured an order from Justice Middleton of the Federal Court of Australia to ensure the confidentiality of unions on the voting and records of last week's 2nd creditors meeting.
A copy of these orders can be found here.
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RT HEALTH IS UNDER THREAT
September 03, 2020
Railway & Transport Health fund (RT Health) is under threat of being privatized, prioritising the interests of shareholders instead of its members.
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