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The Woolies worker strike is over — but their right to act is still practically illegal

The Woolworths strike is yet another example of the staggering disparity between employer and employee under Australian industrial relations law.

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Woolies nabs union deal to end warehouse strike

Striking has ended at Woolworths' distribution centres after workers who had walked off the job for 17 days accepted a fresh offer from the supermarket giant.

AAP

Woolworths takes $50m hit as strike leads to empty shelves

The supermarket giant filed an urgent application with the Fair Work Commission to end industrial action blocking distribution centres

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Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10

Is Australia's longest-serving Labor government on the edge of the electoral abyss after 10 years, or are there enough runs on the board to win another term?

AAP

Union boss trial may be halted due to criminal charges

The boss of the Health Workers Union has maintained the Fair Work Commission's case against her should be stayed because she may face criminal charges.

AAP

Women are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age

Australia’s gender pay gap has been shrinking year by year, but is still over 20% among Australia’s private companies, a new national report card shows.

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Union hits out at major developer over new agreement without silica dust, extreme heat clauses

Union calls them 'recidivist offenders'.

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Pay rise for public doctors heads to arbitration after two years of talks

Negotiations have been ongoing for more than two years.

The Canberra Times

'This is not going to be easy' workers told at Newcastle rally

Disability and community services sector told to expect a fight

Newcastle Herald

Sleepover shifts a break or work, commission to decide

Unions have criticised a move to change the definition of sleepover shifts carried out by care workers.

AAP

Labour hire workers in line for boost to wages

New laws requiring labour-hire workers to be paid the same as other employees have come into effect.

AAP

'Exploding with prisoners': union fights inmate shift

The union for Northern Territory prison guards has flagged it will go to the Fair Work Commission to stop inmates being shifted to relieve overcrowding.

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Gender pay gap in focus of feminised workforce review

The federal government backs a review of wages in sectors with a large female workforce, but argues any pay increases would need to be gradual.

AAP

Union fights against push to appoint administrators

The Victorian branch of the Health Services Union is fighting a Federal Court application to place it into administration.

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Victorian building unions threaten strike action over ‘sustained attack’ on pay deals

Fair Work Commission has delayed new proposed agreements to check employers have not been coerced into them

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Virgin’s accessing of hotel CCTV after employee’s Grindr hookup raises privacy concerns, legal experts say

Cabin crew member’s sacking has been overturned by the Fair Work Commission but experts say case raises questions about workplace surveillance

AAP

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.

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Builders and the Fair Work Commission are delaying CFMEU members’ pay deals, union leader says

Electrical Trades Union secretary says it’s ‘appalling’ that agreements struck before the CFMEU was placed into administration ‘aren’t getting through’ the FWC

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You Could Soon Get A Legal Right To Work From Home Under New Rules From The Fair Work Commission

Get into your trackies cause Aussies could soon have a legal right to work from home if the Fair Work Commission approves proposal!

AAP

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.

The Conversation

Australians now have the right to disconnect – but how workplaces react will be crucial

From today, Monday August 26, many employees in Australia get a new right, called the right to disconnect from work.

AAP

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.

The Conversation

‘Gig workers’ get minimum standards from Monday. Here’s what will change

Monday August 26 is when the government’s updated Fair Work legislation comes into force.

The Conversation

Australia’s gender pay gap has hit a record low – but we still have work to do

Australia’s gender pay gap – a key measure of economic inequality between men and women – has fallen to a record low of 11.5%.

The Conversation

Why are child carers still paid less than retail workers? And how can we help fix it?

So certain is the Australian government that childcare workers are being poorly paid that it is handing them an extra 15% – 10% this December, followed by a further 5% in December 2025 – and speaking as if there’s more to come.

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