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	Report find’s Workers lose out on AWA’s - 07 February 2006 Despite the Howard Government’s claims that workers will be better off on individual employment agreements, independent research has found that employees on Australian Workplace Agreements earn 2.1% less an hour than those under collective agreements.[ full story ] Southern States branch’s unlawful dismissal win - 20 January 2006 The ETU’s Southern States branch had a big win this week, when Justice Marshall ordered ACI at Spotswood to pay a fine of $16,500 for the unlawful sacking of ETU shop steward Colin Williams. [ full story ] 1300 number to advise building & construction industry members - 12 January 2006 The union has set up a free 1300 number for members in the building and construction industry in response to new industry laws. Call 1300 882 789.[ full story ] Information for members on the new building and construction industry laws. - 12 January 2006 The union has produced information for members about new laws in the building and construction industry. Get your copy of "10 things you need to know" here.[ full story ] Union funds win battle of super choice - 10 January 2006 Union backed industry superannuation funds have received a flood of new members since the introduction of 'Superchoice' legislation, research group SuperRatings revealed today. [ full story ]

Apprenticeships in Crisis
The Government now has to get serious about the skills crisis. It's not just the unions saying there is a problem, now ABS statistics and more in-depth studies are pointing to a critical shortage which is likely to worsen over the next few years.

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New Research Explodes Myth Of The 'Happy Casual Worker”
An important new study released recently exploded the myth that Australia's 2.2 million casual workers are happy being casual with the finding that 75% of respondents would prefer a permanent job.

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Five Grand Extra for Unionists
Figures released by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations for the three months to June, show the gap between union and non-union agreements continuing to widen.

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ETU Members Ban Work in Remote Locations
Members of the ETU employed by Ergon Energy have today commenced bans which could affect the electricity supply in North Queensland locations.

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	Apprentice Sacked on Last Day of Probationary Period Commission agrees that an employer has a case to answer when it sacked an apprentice Sprinkler Fitter, without reason on the last day of his probationary period. [ Full Story ] Territory campaign for more apprentices Northern Territory ETU Organiser, Alan Paton, has been working hard to win more apprentices, as the skills shortage also bites in the territory. [ Full Story ] July 1, Bully's Birthday At a time where, worldwide, workplace bullying is on the rise, John Howard is about to deliver the mother of all birthday presents to workforce bullies. [ Full Story ] [View more news]


India Millions of Indian airport, rail and bank workers strike over inflation, 'anti-worker' policies 20-Aug-2008 Pakistan Pearl Continental Karachi Hotel Workers Step Up Mobilization in Seven-Year Struggle for Union Rights 15-Aug-2008 South Africa Cosatu strike sweeps across the country 07-Aug-2008 Israel Israeli and Palestinian Trade Unions Reach Historic Agreement 06-Aug-2008 Vietnam 14,000 on strike at SKorean footwear plant 27-Jul-2008 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... [>>]

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