Entitlement update for Qantas workers
MARCH 28, 2020 – The Qantas Engineers Alliance Unions have been seeking clarity from Qantas on questions of entitlements during stand downs since they were first announced a week and a half ago.Throughout this process, Qantas has shown a lack of respect and compassion to its workforce, and we are frustrated to report this continues to […]
Union condemns Ovato agreement termination
JULY 30, 2020 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has condemned print and packaging company Ovato for their announcement that they have applied to cut workers’ pay and conditions. The AMWU has been working with Ovato since March to negotiate reduced working arrangements because of the impact of COVID-19 on the business, but the company […]
Union calls for worker voice in industry roadmaps
OCTOBER 2, 2020 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) said that today’s National Press Club Address by the Prime Minister was “a step in the right direction”, but called for worker representatives to be included in the development of the Government’s proposed two, five, and ten-year industry roadmaps. “COVID-19 has shown that workers are the most […]
Union wins at Darrell Lea
Six former employees of iconic Australian confectionary company, Darrell Lea, have been dudded of half a million dollars ordered to be paid to them by the Fair Work Commission (FWC).Read more Share on
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