Relief as last-minute crisis talks keep trains on track
A planned three-day strike across NSW's urban and inter-city train network has been averted after the union and the government made concessions.
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Sydney trains could stop for four days if no compromise
An escalating dispute between the rail union and the NSW government could lead to train services being suspended for four days, including major weekend events.
ACTU urges private sector ‘wake-up call’ on gender gap
While the gender pay gap is at a record low, the head of the ACTU says private sector companies need to do more to reduce the disparity in their workplaces.
‘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.
Psychology goes in search of new age Aussie farmers
Researchers are looking into whether psychology can help improve workplace practices on Australia's cotton farms, in a bid to better attract and retain workers.
Workplace culture at Parliament House has ‘a way to go’
Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.
Greens MP ‘never welcome back’ after staffer affair
A state Greens leader has expressed frustration at having to deal with more poor behaviour from men after one of her MPs resigned over an affair with a staffer.
Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party
A Victorian Greens MP is the latest member of the political party to be embroiled in controversy after resigning from the party over an affair with a staffer.
PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges
Unions have warned peak bodies in the mining sector are advocating for industrial relations reform to be stripped back in a future coalition government.
Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry
Australia's digital industry is crying out for female workers but research shows they are still finding it tough to get in the door.
Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or AI
Research shows more Australian workers are willing to ask for help from AI and robots at work, and experts say the trend could elevate human jobs.
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.
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.
Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff
Australia's deputy prime minister has responded to bullying claims levelled by his former chief of staff against other people within the ministerial office.
‘The bot will see you now’: why AI could be the new HR
More companies are using artificial intelligence to interview and rank job candidates but the government's proposed mandatory rules could curtail the trend.
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.
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.
Brickies missing millions? Cbus Super recovers record amount for hardest hit industry
If you are a labourer, you could be missing thousands of dollars in unpaid super, according to new research.
CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting
A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights
Truck drivers, food delivery riders and parcel couriers are seeking fairer work conditions, which could pave the way for global reforms.
CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag
The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.
CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms
The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal behaviour in the union.
Laws to demolish resistance by CFMEU bosses to takeover
The scaffolding will be pulled from under the CFMEU as the union's construction division fights administration with legislation about to be introduced.
The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?
Next month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work communication outside their usual work hours. But what exactly will the new laws mean for Australian businesses, managers and employees?
CFMEU-busting law being prepared, new minister says
Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt has tasked his department to have new laws ready to go if the tarnished CFMEU push to fight its administration.
Queensland Premier gets last laugh as State of Origin bet exposes superior conditions for QLD nurses
As the State of Origin rivalry heats up, it's clear that Steven Miles has already scored a major victory in the eyes of the state's nurses.
Labor steps in to break up ‘dysfunctional’ CFMEU
A feud between the CFMEU and the AFL has led the union's manufacturing division to secure federal government support to let them split from the broader body.