‘Deserted’: police begin first strikes in over 20 years
Police have walked off the job for the first time in two decades to protest the Victorian government's "disrespect" in a long-running impasse over a pay deal.
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Big police pay rise sparks ructions in other wage deals
Police and nurses point to a big pay increase for officers in one jurisdiction while threatening strike action as their wage negotiations deteriorate.
Unions slam wind farm’s safety after blade kills worker
The Danish company building a huge wind farm where a worker was crushed and killed by a turbine blade says safety is its number one priority.
CFMEU members urged to anonymously reveal experiences
Disgruntled construction union members can now anonymously reveal their experiences of unlawful conduct as a corruption investigation continues.
Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands
Sydney Commuters face frustratingly slow light-rail trips as industrial action linked to a wages dispute between drivers and a major private operator heats up.
History, maths face axe as unis hit ‘world of pain’
The university sector says it is in a world of financial pain and could cut up to 14,000 jobs as it deals with a forced drop-off in international students.
Childcare sector ‘sleepwalking’ into market domination
A pay increase will help bolster the childcare sector but there are warnings more must be done to address market concentration and keep costs low for families.
No flight disruptions tipped as Qantas engineers strike
A months-long pay deal stand-off has prompted hundreds of Qantas engineers to take industrial action for 24 hours in Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Union slams ‘false hope’: jobs at risk in nuclear push
Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election.
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Bulk of CFMEU probe evidence relates to coercion
Dozens of incidents within the embattled CFMEU are being investigated after it was placed into administration following criminal allegations.
Fund sent $511k to CFMEU ahead of criminal allegations
APRA dropped an investigation into a super fund that paid over $500,000 to the CFMEU but took action again after reports of the union's alleged criminal links.
Worker rights fight as small business calls for growth
One million employees could lose workplace protections if a contentious legal definition for small business is changed, Labor says while ruling out the push.
Software that could close fire stations leaked to union
The potential use of software by Melbourne Fire Brigade to close stations and "jeopardise" public safety was leaked to a union boss and government minister.
Concerns anti-Semitism probe may spur racial hostility
The Jewish community is calling for a stronger investigation into anti-Semitism on university campuses but others say it could tackle valid criticism of Israel.
Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support
Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.
Bikies targeted in administrator’s CFMEU clean-up
The man in charged with cleaning up the CFMEU has promised to target outlaw bikies and organised criminals in all areas of the construction industry.
‘Unexceptional’: CFMEU organiser’s rant reveals all
Violence and intimidation were so prevalent in the construction arm of the CFMEU's Victorian branch that aggressive threats caught on video were 'commonplace'.
Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight
Strike action by nurses and midwives that will have a large impact on the country's largest hospital system will not be called off despite official orders.
Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations
A former union leader won't face charges over visits to government building sites, although Victoria Police is considering charges over alleged CFMEU fraud.
Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants
Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.
APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund ‘unreasonable’
Moves by the financial regulator to impose stricter conditions on a super fund connected with the CFMEU will be attacked in the Federal Court.
CFMEU launches High Court challenge over administration
The CFMEU has launched legal proceedings in the High Court against the commonwealth after its construction arm was placed into administration.
Criminal charges ‘on the cards’ for health union boss
The Fair Work Commission's case against a health union boss has hit a stumbling block as she applies to stay the proceedings due to possible criminal charges.
Workers fearful over ‘rotten culture’ on building sites
Construction workers are reluctant to make complaints about bad behaviour on building sites, fearing reprisals and lacking confidence any action will be taken.
CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils
More than 50,000 angry protesters rallied against the construction union being put into administration but its chance of winning a legal fight is questionable.
Tens of thousands rally at CFMEU protests across nation
Thousands of CFMEU members across Australia have walked off job sites in unprotected industrial action to protest the union's administrative takeover.
Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU
Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.
Construction workers plan protests over takeover move
Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.
Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss
Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.
Probe into second death in 3 weeks at coal mine
A second fatality in less than three weeks at a coal mine has stoked safety concerns and led to operations being suspended amid a probe.
Pledge to resuscitate pay row talks as ambo chief quits
Weeks after Victoria's paramedics union condemned the state's ambulance board with a vote of no confidence, the chief executive has resigned.