News from the working class - We Are Union VTHC

No more workplace cover-ups

February 03, 2023

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are commonly used in the settlement of workplace sexual harassment cases. NDAs enable harassers to continue with impunity and allow employers to hide health and safety risks from their employees....

Women

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ASK RENATA: As a courier franchisee, am I protected from heavy lifts?

February 03, 2023

‘As a courier franchisee (sold as ‘business owner’) am I required...

OHS | Industrial

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Super Scams

February 02, 2023

Scams are on the rise in Australia. As one of your...

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VISY workers in Shep hit the grass

February 02, 2023

AMWU members are downing tools, and plant operations will grind to...

Industrial

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How union members in one workplace made history... and will save lives

February 02, 2023

Today, paid family and domestic violence leave becomes a workplace right...

OHS | Women | Auspol | Industrial

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Ansell PPE supply chain campaign update

January 27, 2023

Australia Asia Worker Links (AAWL), Victorian Trades Hall Council, and other unions in Australia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and the UK have been campaigning for several years to improve labour standards in the PPE...

labour rights | ansell

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Why every apprentice should join their union

January 26, 2023

You're a new apprentice and you're excited and proud to start...

Apprentices | young workers

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Victorian election result, offshore wind, Gladstone economic transition: the latest just transition news

January 18, 2023

APHEDA "climate justice starts with workers" appeal Victorian election outcome Offshore...

Climate

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Secure Jobs, Better Pay

December 05, 2022

Last week, the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill passed through the...

Auspol | Industrial

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Apprenticeship reforms a “huge win” for Victorian workers and apprentices

November 08, 2022

Victorian Trades Hall Council applauds today’s announcement that a re-elected Andrews...

Elections | YWC | Industrial | SpringSt

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Victorian Plan

October 28, 2022

Since early August, volunteers have been braving the weather to have conversations in their local communities, mobilising support around around workplace issues in the lead up to the State Election. They've been collecting petition...

Industrial | SpringSt

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Young Workers' Experience of Age Discrimination

October 25, 2022

Since the Young Workers Centre (Centre) was launched in 2016, we...

YWC

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Power to the people: public ownership in the public interest

October 20, 2022

Victorian Trades Hall Council has hailed the Victorian Government’s announcement of state-owned...

Elections | Industrial | SpringSt

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