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Have you been discriminated against because you are taking a prescribed medication?

March 13, 2026

Two Victorian crossbenchers are introducing a private members bill to stop workers being discriminated against if they are taking medication – including ADHD prescriptions, medicinal cannabis or pain medication – and they are...

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“I know I’m worth more”: structural inequalities behind the gender pay gap in Australia

March 11, 2026

Since the 1880s, women in Australia have fought...

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Union movement welcomes work from home start date

March 04, 2026

Victorian Trades Hall Council welcomes today’s announcement that the Allan Government...

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Lower your energy bills with more efficient and comfortable homes

February 19, 2026

Whether you rent or own a home, workers deserve to...

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IWWD 2026: join us to build collective power and solidarity!

February 11, 2026

This March, we're building power at work! There's something...

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Six films to tickle your union

February 11, 2026

With such a busy start to the year there is always time for some rest (and some awe-inspiring moments of unions in the movies)! What better way to chill out with comrades than...

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Workers fight back to save world-leading VicHealth

February 11, 2026

Supported by the Community Public Sector Union members and Friends of...

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Public education in crisis: lowest-paid educators fight back

February 05, 2026

Victoria, known as ‘the education state’, has failed to reach an...

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26 January: What's the story behind the date?

January 30, 2026

Invasion Day Rally on 26 January 2026, in front of the...

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Be the ally you never knew you could – new training!

January 23, 2026

Ever find yourself in the face of injustice at work and...

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How Carnival Cruises avoids Australian labour laws and pays its staff $2.50 an hour

January 23, 2026

On January 21, 2026, the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and the union movement took action in solidarity with the workers on board Carnival Cruises. The union has been raising the alarm about the...

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Thousands of health workers on strike over fair pay and safe workloads

January 23, 2026

After 13 months the Victorian Government is yet to make a...

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New Years Crown chaos as hundreds mobilise against pay cuts

January 16, 2026

Over New Years Eve weekend workers acting for fairness and job security took protected...

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