Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity
The federal government has been accused of putting workplace diversity at risk through its labour loophole laws, but unions beg to differ.
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Labor ‘gooses’ for failing to ban deadly silica stone
The Minns government has faced the largest protest in its existence after angry construction workers demanded engineered stone be banned.
Federal police want pay rise as officers cop job strain
The federal police association is calling on the government for a 20 per cent pay increase to help recruit and retain new members.
Pressure grows on chairman as Qantas scrutiny continues
Business groups and rivals have a chance to weigh in on Qantas at an inquiry into the Qatar Airways knockback as pilots call on chair Richard Goyder to quit.
Pressure grows on Qantas chairman as inquiry continues
Pilots are calling on Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to quit for overseeing "one of the most damaging periods" in the airline's history.
More flights no silver bullet for Qantas woes: union
Extra Qatar Airways flights would not necessarily fix the issues endemic to a workforce wiped out by Qantas, unions say.
Joyce to be summoned by Senate probe on Qantas lobbying
Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce will be summoned to appear at a Senate inquiry examining the airline's role in a government decision to reject extra Qatar flights.
Price-setting ‘missing’ in the inflation story: Fels
Former competition watchdog chair Allan Fels is scrutinising the connection between corporate price setting and profits and current high inflation.
School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract
A decision to end a major government contract has thrust school cleaners into job uncertainty, with a union saying it shows "everything wrong" with the system.
Union workers march, demanding better health and safety
Queensland government officials will continue to meet with union representatives after members marched on parliament for the second time in as many months.
Gas price spike as plant workers down tools on pay deal
Employees have stopped work on three massive Chevron natural gas sites in WA amid a pay dispute, sending prices soaring on European markets.
Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton
The government's workplace reforms are aimed at ending exploitative labour loopholes but Peter Dutton claims they will damage the crucial resources sector.
Mining bosses dig in over ‘extreme’ workplace laws
The mining industry has warned the prime minister against taking the sector for granted and pushing investment elsewhere with "extreme" workplace laws.
Teacher pay offer ‘one step forward, two steps back’
NSW teachers are demanding an enduring commitment to higher salaries and reduced workloads as they criticise the state government's four-year pay offer.
Truckies hit the road to demand transport reforms
Transport workers have taken to major cities to demand the federal government implement better standards following a spate of workers' deaths.
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Union wants super profits tax to pay for social housing
A union boss is challenging the federal government to think big and slap a super profits tax on big businesses to pay for social housing.
Workers left in lurch as labour hire firm loses licence
Fruit pickers and farm workers across two states will be found new jobs after a federal decision over what unions say amounts to modern slavery.
Health workers’ pay offer won’t cost taxpayers extra
Aged care workers, hospital staff and allied health professionals in NSW are being offered an extra $67 a week after a public stoush with the state government.
Interstate deals could guide NSW workers’ next pay rise
NSW has been warned it could add to inflation as experts consider whether the state should look at interstate deals to guide its public sector wage increases.
Aussie filming stalls over US actors’ strike
Actors have called "cut" on the filming of a movie in Australia as the cast stand in solidarity with striking Hollywood colleagues.
‘Unjustified’ toll hike fuels cost of living crisis
Transurban will increase road tolls almost 4 per cent, which the transport unions says will burden motorists during the cost of living crisis.
Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry
The Victorian government will phase out native timber logging in 2024 and has announced a transition package in the state budget.
Rubbish piles up as garbo strikes spread across country
Bins will go uncollected in Sydney and Geelong as Cleanaway garbos turn down a "very competitive" pay and condition offer and call for government intervention.
Rubbish workers to strike in Sydney and Victoria
Waste collection workers across parts of Victoria and Sydney will walk off the job on Wednesday over lost overtime, extended rosters and safety issues.
Legislative change if High Court rules for Qantas
Labor senator Tony Sheldon, an ex-TWU national secretary, said if the High Court court ruled in favour of Qantas the government will respond with legislation.
Glass smashed as thousands rally in union protests
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members have marched through the nation's major cities calling for change.
Union boss’ estranged wife in court on kill plot charge
The estranged wife of construction union boss John Sekta has faced court over allegations she conspired to murder him.
Peak union wants wage boost for lowest-paid workers
More than two million workers on minimum and award wages should get a seven per cent pay rise to keep up with the rising cost of living, the ACTU argues.
Calls to protect payments following builder collapse
Advocates have called for federal reforms to protect worker payments following the collapse of prominent construction companies.
Nurses to sue NSW government over staff shortages
Nurses are taking the NSW government to court using examples of staff shortages they say deprive patients of adequate care.
Garbo strike leaves Sydney stewing in its own stench
Striking garbage workers have left 35,000 bins uncollected in inner-Sydney, wreaking havoc on residents' sense of smell and hygiene.