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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 industrial action in protest of Melbourne’s Crown Casinos’ refusal to discuss their dodgy pay cuts and two-tier wage system offer.

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A New Eureka by Oscar Kaspi-Crutchett

January 16, 2026

Much of the prevailing commentary about how AI will impact workers...

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Events not to miss for 2026!

December 19, 2025

Whether its petitions and surveys, socialising, activist events or simply learning...

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Worker activists have more fun when we act together

December 19, 2025

2025 has been a massive year. Thousands of workers organised; attended...

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5 major wins for workers in 2025

December 19, 2025

In 2025, union members resisted, marched and organised until we secured...

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Psychological health at work: what changes with the new regulations?

December 05, 2025

From 1st December 2025, new psychological health regulations will come into effect in Victorian workplaces. These regulations recognise that psychosocial hazards are just as important as physical hazards, creating new obligations for employers...

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Trades Hall won two awards for conservation and sustainability in 2025

November 27, 2025

Built by the same architectural firm as the State Library of...

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Nearly one in two women has faced gender-based violence in male-dominated workplaces

November 24, 2025

Sexual harassment and gendered violence remain widespread in Victorian workplaces. This...

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Cherysh refuses to be silenced after being sexually assaulted at work in Wodonga

October 30, 2025

Cherysh was living her dream as an apprentice diesel mechanic. Her...

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Sexual harassment at work: the Victorian Government moves to end silencing agreements

October 29, 2025

On 19 November, a long-awaited legislation to restrict the use of...

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Union campaign to give survivors a voice wins nation-leading legislation

October 29, 2025

The Victorian Government will introduce new nation-leading laws to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment matters. NDAs, also called confidentiality clauses, are frequently included in the settlement of workplace...

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Community workers face a giant pay cut and are fighting back

October 24, 2025

Instead of recognition, workers in the community and disability...

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Treaty for Victoria: A historic step toward truth and justice

October 24, 2025

The Victorian Parliament is currently considering the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025,...

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