News from the working class - We Are Union VTHC

Portrait honouring Gwen Goedecke to be unveiled at Trades Hall

May 04, 2022

A ceremony honouring Gwen Goedecke’s life-long contribution to the Victorian union movement will be held this Saturday at Trades Hall. Acting Secretary Wil Stracke will unveil a portrait sculpture in bronze by artist...

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“Just what the doctor ordered” - A COVID-recovery budget that puts healthcare jobs in focus

May 03, 2022

As the state recovers from a global pandemic, we particularly welcome...

SpringSt

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Building Industry Group declares a Green Ban on The John Curtin Hotel

April 29, 2022

In a historic and bold move, the Building Industry Group (BIG)...

Industrial | Arts | SpringSt

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International Workers’ Memorial Day: 28.04.22

April 28, 2022

Every year, Victorian Trades Hall Council hosts a memorial service to...

OHS | SpringSt

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Union volunteers to run 100 pop-up campaign stalls

April 28, 2022

This Saturday, April 30, hundreds of union volunteers will flood the...

Elections | Auspol

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Clive Palmer, hero of the average Joe

April 12, 2022

You might know Clive Palmer as a billionaire, buyer of yellow billboards, and one-term politician/ founder of the United Australia Party, but do you know his REAL story?

Auspol

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5 quick ways to make your workplace more trans-inclusive

March 31, 2022

ASU member Sam Elkin shares some tips for quick and easy...

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Women Onsite: the chippy with a PhD

March 25, 2022

"Women Onsite has changed my life. I was finishing off a...

Training | Women

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The workers on the frontline of climate impacts

March 23, 2022

In 2022, we’re already seeing how the impacts of the climate...

OHS | Climate

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National Trust and Victorian Trades Hall Council submit joint heritage nomination to save The John Curtin Hotel

March 17, 2022

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has joined the Victorian union...

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Unions welcome Victorian Government’s “sick pay guarantee”

March 15, 2022

Victorian Trades Hall Council welcomes Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement of a two year pilot to guarantee 5 days paid at the national minimum wage, available to casual and self-employed Victorians who need sick...

Industrial | SpringSt

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Historic commitment to clean energy jobs

March 04, 2022

Victorian workers have welcomed the announcement of ambitious offshore wind energy...

Climate | SpringSt

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Too old for a ladder?

February 15, 2022

Dear comrade - Can you tell me whether there is an...

OHS

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