This week’s Disputes Report has landed. I’ll be on holidays next week - see you in a fortnight! #ausunions
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More info on the junior rates application by the SDA here
www.fwc.gov.au/hearings-dec...
Decision summary: www.fwc.gov.au/documents/si...
Decision (281 pages): www.fwc.gov.au/documents/si...
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The Fair Work Commission has issued its decision to abolish junior pay rates for young adult employees in the retail, fast food, and pharmacy sectors while maintaining them for minors under 16.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03... #auslaw #ausbiz #ausunions
Union members at the ABC are walking off the job today for 24 hours from 11am to protest a low pay offer which would leave them behind financially at time when the price of everything is going up. ABC staff provide a vital service, they deserve decent pay. #auspol2026 #AusUnions #ourABC
Yesterday Victorian public school teachers went on strike for the first time in 13 years, today union members at the ABC will go on strike for the first time in 20 years. All the details and much more in this week’s report. #ausunions
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'CPSU members have endorsed a range of protected industrial actions including work bans, stoppages and a 24-hour strike from 11am on Wednesday 25 March. Members of MEAA have also strongly supported a protection action ballot.'
www.cpsu.org.au/CPSU/Content...
🧵 Putting together a thread of statements put out by Australian unions regarding the 2026 War in Iran. I was collecting these for myself, and thought others might find it useful. Let me know if your union puts out a statement and I'll add it. #ausunions
Teachers, nurses & public sector workers, fighting back against automation and some green shoots of unionism in the Pilbara. It’s all in this week’s report. #ausunions
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A short report this week. #ausunions disputesreport.substack.com/p/industrial...
Neither @jeremyrockliff or @JoshWillie1 mentioned #childsafety #childprotection #fostercare #outofhomecare @Tasmania_COI in their State of the State addresses
Do better #politas!
Video on @CPSUTas Facebook page.
#priorites #child #youth #safety #unionstas #ausunions #tasmania
Never forget that Eric Abetz is a grub. That and plenty of industrial action (and a lockout) in this week’s Disputes Report. #ausunions
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"…the #ACTU, seems to have gone to ground since May last yr, when secretary #SallyMcManus joined president Michele O’Neil to condemn #starvationtacticsinGaza… but has been otherwise quiet in public on #Israel & #Gaza for the past 9 mths.” #ausunions #junkets #ALP #super #complicityingenocide #auspol
On Wednesdays we publish our weekly round up of industrial disputes and union news 🩷 #ausunions
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My love for you @oaf.org.au knows no bounds for calling out politicians like this. Labor cares about climate change?
Yeah, right.
Unions donated millions to campaign for Labor last election, and this is what you got @sallymcmanus.bsky.social.
#Australia #climate #AusUnions #AusPol
While organised crime can't be tolerated, it was a great victory for building workers when the CFMEU drove the AWU out of civil construction in Victoria. Wages there rose to CFMEU standards.
CFMEU coverage & EBAs must be defended. #ausunions #springst
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This week’s Disputes Report is here! #ausunions
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Mostly reports on public sector workers this week as well as some union election news. I also share some articles I’ve read this week about general strikes. #ausunions
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This week’s Disputes Report is here including a brand new segment: PABO Watch! #ausunions
I’m still technically on holidays but couldn’t help myself from thinking about the year ahead. Here’s my 2026 Watch List. #ausunions
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Short memory Susssssan?
Why did the Liberal National Party shut down the anti-Terror Task Force under #ScottMorrison and #PeterDutton? #HomeAffairs #NationalSecurity
#LNPDirt #AusUnions #auspol
It’s the last Disputes Report of 2025! Lots of disputes, a special general meeting, a name change and even a look at some ABS stats! #ausunions
The year may be winding down but industrial action does not seem to be winding down at all!
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Op-Ed from the Canberra Times
ICYMI - my op-ed making the case for more public holidays in Australia www.canberratimes.com.au/story/912288... #auspol #ausunions
Good morning comrades! Here’s this week’s Disputes Report (with some bonus reporting on one Queensland Labor Conference resolution). #ausunions
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I wrote a note over on substack about the forthcoming VAHPA special general meeting which will discuss the proposed merger between VAHPA & HACSU and how we can support VAHPA rank and file organising. #ausunions
Queensland’s teachers strike again, more industrial pushback for the Rockliff government in Tasmania and not one but TWO disputes with multinational Holcim. All that and more in today’s Disputes Report. #ausunions
Australia is bringing in ‘world first’ minimum pay for food delivery drivers – here’s how it will work. Deal between companies and union, which includes an hourly wage and accident insurance, still requires approval from the industrial umpire.
www.theguardian.com/business/202... #ausunions #auslaw
The Transport Workers Union has reached an agreement with Uber Eats & DoorDash for minimum safety net pay rates & other conditions for delivery drivers & riders. The union says it is a "significant step" towards improving fairness in the gig economy.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... #ausunions #auslaw
Another busy week for workers. Find out what’s happening industrially around the country in this week’s Disputes Report! #ausunions
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